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Since it is God who has instituted all laws of nature - which, in their aggregate, are called sunnat Allah ( "the way of God") - this "sealing" is attributed to Him: but it is obviously a consequence of man's free choice and not an act of "predestination".
Qwaider Planet 2009
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The concept of natural law in classical Islamic thought is known as the sunnat Allah or the "ways of God."
unknown title 2009
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In Delhi, Fathepuri Masjid Shahi Imam Maulana Mufti Mukkaram Ahmed led the prayers and appealed to the Muslim brethren to follow the right path showed by the Prophet Mohammed and the 'sunnat' of Prophet Abraham and be ready to sacrifice everything for the sake of 'Allah'.
unknown title 2009
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The Catholics felt compelled to submit to the ritual of sunnat, or circumcision.
Terror Islands 2007
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As a general rule, throughout Al-Islam, the Farz (obligatory) prayers may be recited everywhere, no matter how impure the place may be: but those belonging to the classes sunnat (traditionary) and nafilah
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah 2003
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Farz, wájib, sunnat, mustahab and mubáh actions -- Harám or unlawful acts.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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Such a recital is a mustahab, not a sunnat or farz order.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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Connected with the Hajj there are three actions which are farz, and five which are wájib; all the rest are sunnat or mustahab.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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He may omit the sunnat and nafl rak'ats if he chooses; but the three witr rak'ats he must recite at the Salát-ul-'Ishá.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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It is a sunnat order that the head of the household should himself slay the victim.
The Faith of Islam Edward Sell
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