𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗷 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (6)

How to deal with issues of differences amongst the Salaf If the Salaf differ concerning an Āyah, ḥadīth, or ruling, whereby we have 3/4 different views in the matter, then in this case: 1⃣. We cannot go beyond the views of the Salaf in the issue and introduce a new view contrary to their's, because the truth is confined to their views, and anything beyond that is falsehood! 2⃣. However, it's allowed to combine between their views by choosing the strongest feature of each view. For example: how does one go down into sujūd; hands first or knees? There's 2 views in this matter, and we cannot go beyond these 2 views. So it's not permissible for one to invent a 3rd view stating that he goes into sujūd by placing the hands and knees on the ground at the same time. But if someone says, he bends over and goes down with his body, then before reaching the ground he places his hands on the ground, this view is allowed because he has combined between the 2 available views. 3⃣. We must combine between their opinions if possible; and this is possible from two angles: 1. If the differing views relate to khilāf tanawwu’ (https://t.me/madrasatuna/1263); as is the case with the tafsīr of the Salaf, where different views are presented, but rather than contradicting one another, these views are all in line with one another. 2. If the differing views relate to khilāf taḍhād, we have to combine between the evidences if possible. 4⃣. If that's not possible, we must determine which view is stronger and adopt that. ____ ▪️NOTE: the issues of differing amongst the Salaf are issues wherein there's room for manoeuvre! This means a person adopts whichever view he believes to be strongest, but he must not behave harshly to anyone who adopts a different view to his, and this issue should not lead to separation and disunity. @almanhajussalafi