الغاية تبرر الوسيلة
Sheikh Albāni rahimahullah states:
This is from the Principles of the disbelievers - the end justifies the means. I hope you understand this well because many Islamic groups base their actions on this principle - the end justifies the means.
Sometimes the affair of some of these groups reaches to an extent where they slander other Muslims in order to annihilate them, simply because they do…
How can we produce Salafi students of knowledge who are firmly grounded in knowledge, practicing, sincere to Allāh, humble, beneficial to themselves and the Ummah, supporters of the Sunnah, and fighters against innovation?
By the virtuous Sheikh, the noble scholar, Al-Muhaddith,
Abu Usamah Saleem ibn ‘Eid Al-Hilali — may Allāh preserve and protect him
Tuesday, 8th of Dhul-Qi‘dah 1446 AH, corresponding to 5th May…
Usually the bad manners you experience is more of a cultural and personal issue rather than Salafiyyah.
❌ Hypocrisy: Ironically, the talking heads who push against Salafiyyah actually ascribe themselves to false methods by ascribing themselves to "Ashari, Maturidi, Deoband, Ikhwani, Sufi, Shia, A Walee", etc. And they practice clear methods that oppose the understanding of the Sahabah. Don't be fooled.
There is no harm in ascribing to a name that accurately describes the correct understanding and method of Islam. The…
❔ Doubt 1: Allah named us 'Muslims' so why should we call ourselves anything else?
This is an argument often used to discourage the use of valid terms that help clarify the proper method of understanding Islam. They cite the verse,
هُوَ سَمَّاكُمُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ مِن قَبْلُ وَفِي هَٰذَا
"...It is Allah Who named you Muslims (i.e., ‘the ones who submit’) in the earlier Scriptures and in this Quran..." (22:78)
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▪️Reason 1: Ikhwanis declare every Muslim who does not join them to be disbelievers.
Hassan Al-Banna, founder of the Ikhwanis, stated:
«فمن اراد أن يلحق بنا فهو مسلم! ومن وقف ضدنا فقد حكم على نفسه بالكفر!!»
"Whoever wishes to join us is a Muslim, and whoever stands against us has declared himself a disbeliever!"
[التأريخ السري للاخوان المسلمين، ص(١٨٦) طبعة مركز ابن خلدون]
He also said:
«إننا نُعلنُ في وضوحٍ…
In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
I came across a post by the noble Shaykh Jamāl Al-Ḥabashī—may Allāh grant him success. He is from the land of Ethiopia and is known for his virtuous efforts in calling to Allāh. He oversees many masājid established upon knowledge and the Sunnah. Likewise, there are many other masājid affiliated with the esteemed Shaykh Abrār Al-Ḥabashī—may Allāh also grant him success. Both scholars have made commendable…
In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
All praise is due to Allāh, the Lord of the worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon the noblest of prophets and messengers—our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and all his companions.
To proceed:
In recent days, Sheikh Ṣāliḥ As-Suḥaymī—may Allāh grant him success—has arrived in our country, Ethiopia, along with those accompanying him. He is someone whom we have long known to be upon the Sunnah.
However,…
All fair-minded people in Gaza, Palestine, and beyond, condemn Hamas and its agenda and those allied with it for the events that unfolded. Yet some boast that even Russia praised their plan and intend
When you see the destruction in Gaza—the tall buildings reduced to rubble with men, women, and children beneath—it brings heartbreak. All of this, they claim, is for the sake of a few prisoners. They spend hundreds of thousands, lose lives, equipment, hospitals, masājid, and infrastructure—all for fifty or a hundred captives? This is recklessness and folly.
They are not striving in the path of Allāh, but in the…
In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
The questioner says: Peace and mercy of Allāh be upon you.
Response: And peace and mercy of Allāh be upon you as well.
Some members of the Muslim Brotherhood raise a doubt which they believe counters the criticism made by Ahlus-Sunnah regarding Hamas's actions in the recent war. They argue that Hamas lacks sufficient equipment and manpower to fight the…
BENEFIT 448: Distinguishing Between Cultural and Religious Practices as It Relates to Tashabbuh
Sheikh Sulayman Ar-Ruhaili hafidahullah said:
Brothers, the fundamental principle is this: any act performed as a form of worship by Jews or Christians is prohibited for us to imitate, and this ruling does not change due to widespread practice or popularity.
There are, however, practices that Jews and Christians engage in as customs rather than acts of worship. These are originally considered prohibited if they…
BENEFIT 447: Expressing Gratitude to Allah for the Blessing of Islam When Encountering Disbelievers, Living or Dead
Imam Ibn Ḥibbān (may Allah have mercy on him) said in his Ṣaḥīḥ:
Mention of the Instruction for a Muslim to Praise Allah, Exalted and Most High, for Guiding Him to Islam When He Sees Someone Who Is Not Upon Islam or Their Grave
Hadith 847 – Aḥmad ibn ʿAlī ibn Al-Muthannā narrated to us, he said: Al-Ḥārith ibn Surayj An-Naqqāl narrated to us, he said: Yaḥyā ibn Al-Yamān narrated to us, from Muḥammad ibn ʿAmr, from…
Question: Should names and translators be known for sourcing and knowing who to refer back to specially when opening a Salafi Da'wah Channel?
Shaykh Abu Usama Muhammad Al Majeedi (حفظه الله )
I say: Yes, my dear brother, a person must write his name.
Ibn Sireen (رحمه الله) said:
“This knowledge is religion, so look to whom you take your religion from.”
He also said: They used to ask about the chain of narration…
Akhi, why don't you write your name under your translations?
Answer:
If the point of including my name is for the sake of reliability and to remove anonymity, then I believe it is sufficient that the piece is posted on an official channel such as this.
But if the point of including my name is to showcase my translation ability, then I feel embarrassed to do this.
How dare I write, "translated by Abu Fulān..."…
Sheikh Salih Āl Ash-Sheikh hafidahullah stated:
A believer in Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ is not naive or foolish. We did not believe out of ignorance. We did not believe through blind-following. We did not believe in a state of confusion. We believed through knowledge. We believed through understanding. We believed through study and reflection. We believe in Allāh—Glorified and Exalted be He—because we perceive His…
Sheikh Zaid Al-Madkhali rahimahullah states:
Know that fanaticism should be shown only toward the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, for he is infallible and does not speak from his own desires. As for fanaticism toward individuals—whether they are right or wrong—this is not befitting for students of knowledge.
On another note, when it comes to examining Sheikh so-and-so or Sheikh so-and-so, as the questioner mentioned, we…
BENEFIT 443: Perhaps you are in a state of confusion because you previously rejected the truth!
Allāh Almighty said: “Nay, but they have denied the truth when it came to them, so they are in a confused state.”
Sheikh Uthaymeen raḥimahullāh commented:
The meaning is that because they rejected the truth, they became entangled in confusion—things became unclear and perplexing to them, and we seek refuge in Allah from that. This is similar to His saying: “And We turn their hearts and their eyes away [from…
BENEFIT 442: When does a Student of Knowledge Have The Right to Declare Tabdee'?
Question: A questioner asks: Honourable Shaykh, is it permissible for a student of knowledge who has made significant progress in seeking knowledge and has studied the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā‘ah in matters of criticism, to declare someone an innovator based on his knowledge, if he deems that person deserving of such a judgment?"
Sheikh Rabee waffaqahullah:
There are certain clear and manifest…
Therefore, purification must precede cultivation. This is a foundational, Prophetic method, and it is the way of our Lord as established in His Book. It is the path of the Prophets and Messengers, and
So when the Prophet ﷺ saw that the man had a talisman, he reached out and tore it off. Only then did he accept his pledge, then proceeded to teach and nurture him. This is the proper sequence: purification, followed by affirmation, followed by education.
Source:
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/1694
Sheikh Abu Hazim Nafi' Al-Amoodi hafidahullah said (slightly paraphrased):
"...In this is a refutation of those who merely gather people indiscriminately, whose main concern is assembling large numbers. It was never the way of the Prophet ﷺ to merely assemble people. His primary concern was Tasfiyah (purification) before Tarbiyah (cultivation). This is an authentic Prophetic methodology: the process of purifying…
