Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (130) | The meaning of advice from the Book of God Almighty
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The meaning of sincerity toward the Book of Allah the Exalted.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"The religion is sincerity."
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We asked, "To whom, O Messenger of Allah?"
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He replied, "To Allah, His Book, His Messenger,
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to the leaders of the Muslims, and to their common folk."
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Narrated by Muslim.
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Sincerity toward the Book of Allah the Exalted
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includes believing that it is the speech of Allah the Exalted and His revelation,
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that nothing from the speech of creation resembles it,
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and that no one is capable of producing anything like it.
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It includes honoring it and reciting it as it ought to be recited,
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by articulating its letters correctly and beautifying them,
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and by having khushu' (humility and focus) while doing so.
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It includes affirming the reports contained within it,
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and adhering to the rulings it contains.
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It includes magnifying it, taking heed of its admonitions and parables,
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and reflecting upon its wonders.
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It includes knowing its sciences,
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such as its clear (muhkam) and ambiguous (mutashabih) verses,
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its general (amm) and specific (khas) rulings,
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and its abrogating (nasikh) and abrogated (mansukh) verses,
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and all else pertaining to that.
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Defending it,
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by refuting the interpretations of those who distort it,
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and responding to those who attack it.
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It includes ruling by it and seeking judgment through it,
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and rejecting any laws or statutes that contradict it.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.