Category: Characteristics of the People of the Sunnah and the Community
Humility/Modesty - تواضع
"Tawādu‘": humility, manifestation of submissiveness. Opposite: arrogance, haughtiness. It is derived from "wad‘", which means: putting down and lowering. Other meanings: humbleness, docility, gentleness
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The Footstool - كرسي
"Kursi": a bed, something that one leans or sits on. Other meanings: knowledge; hence, scholars are called "karāsi".
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Reviving the Religion - تجديد الدين
Seeking to revive the teachings and rituals of Islam and restore them to their original form as practiced during the time of the early Muslim generation (the Salaf; the righteous predecessors) through teaching people the Sunnah (guidance of the Prophet, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and warning them against "bid‘ah" (religious innovations).
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Adherence to mainstream Muslims - لُزُومُ الجَماعَةِ
Adhering to the truth and following it, remaining firm upon mainstream affairs, and not rebelling against the rulers.
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Steadfastness - ثَباتٌ
"Thabāt": stillness, stability. Original meaning: continuity, permanence. Opposite: end, coming to a halt. Other meanings: uprightness, adherence.
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Repelling - تَنْفِيرٌ
"Tanfīr": pushing away, repelling. Original meaning: impelling someone to run away and escape. Opposite: endearing, giving good news.
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Adherence/Clinging - اِعْتِصامٌ
"I‘tisām": holding onto something. Other meanings: strength, protection.
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Community/Nation - أمة
"Ummah": a group, a group of people who were sent a messenger, whether or not they believed in him. Other meanings: a great scholar, law, religion.
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Established/Constant matters - ثوابت
"Thawābit" (sing. thābit): what is constant and stable. It is derived from "thubūt", which means permanence. Other meanings: things that are enduring, well-established, and correct.
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Established intercession - شفاعة مثبتة
Tījāniyyah
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Ruling by what Allah revealed - الْحَكْمُ بِمَا أَنْزَلَ اللهُ
Tījāniyyah
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Moderation - اقتصاد
Approaching something moderately and gently in a way that makes it possible for one to practice it constantly.
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People of the opinion - أهل الرأي
Those who are qualified to offer the ruler or those in authority counsel and advice, like the scholars, elders, and others.
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Middle - وَسَطٌ
Attributes that are moderate and fall exactly in the middle between two extremes.
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Slaughtering death - ذبح الموت
Death will be brought on the Day of Judgment in the form of a ram and will actually be slaughtered then.
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