1. What is Manhaj?
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/28
2. What's the difference between ’Aqīdah and Manhaj?
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/29
3. What's required for one to be upon the correct Manhaj?
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/34
4. What is the meaning of "Salaf"?
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/36
5. What constitutes the "Manhaj of the Salaf"?
https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/38
6. How to deal with differing within…
As promised, this is the book that was recommended for further reading on the issue of Taṣwīr.
The book was complied by a senior American student called Abdur-ra'uf Shakir hafidhahullah
I asked Abu Fajr about the author and he relayed from brother AbdulHakeem Al-Amreeki (Abu Rayhana) that he is a: “Sunni Salafy”
BENEFIT 25: The difference between "issues of Khilāf" and "issues of Ijtihād"
The difference between the two is as follows:
THE 1ST DIFFERENCE:
"issues of Khilāf" are broader than "issues of Ijtihād", because not every differing is valid/recognised, thus the differing may be an issue of Khilāf, but not an issue of Ijtihād.
For example: There are two views in an issue; one side substantiates their view using an authentic ḥadīth while the other side uses logical reasoning (ra'yi) or analogy…
BENEFIT 24. Distant learning vs. physical attendance
Someone asked Aḥmad Ad-Daynūri: How did Al-Mubarrid become more knowledgeable than Tha’lab regarding Sībawayh’s book?
He replied: Al-Mubarrid read it to the scholars while Tha’lab read it to himself.
[Paraphrased from Mu’jam Al-Udabā' (1/206)].
“Our criticism of Hamas in issues of Manhaj does not prevent us from supporting them and the Muslims in Palestine to the best of our ability; Gaza in particular. Rather, it is obligatory for us to support them in every way we can, because their enemy is the enemy of Islām and the Muslims; i.e. the Jews. And it's feared that failure to support the Muslims there based on partisan or ideological reasoning may lead to…
Benefit 23: I've come to realise that Salafiyyah is the truth, but what's next?
Imām Al-Ājurrī raḥimahullāh stated [Ash-Sharī’ah (1/450)]:
من كان له علم وعقل، فميز جميع ما تقدم ذكري له من أول الكتاب إلى هذا الموضع علم أنه محتاج إلى العمل به، فإن أراد الله به خيرا لزم سنن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، وما كان عليه الصحابة رضي الله عنهم ومن تبعهم بإحسان من أئمة المسلمين في كل عصر، وتعلم العلم لنفسه، لينتفي عنه الجهل، وكان مراده أن يتعلمه لله تعالى ولم يكن مراده أن يتعلمه للمراء والجدل والخصومات،…
Benefit 22: Why is it important to know the principles of the Salafi Manhaj?
It's very important for a person to have awareness of these principles because whoever adheres to them and acts upon them is following the way of the Salaf Aṣ-Sālih, and whoever disagrees with one or more of them has left and deviated from the way of the Salaf Aṣ-Sālih. May Allāh be pleased with them all.
It's also important because these principles serve as a yardstick to determine and distinguish who is a true…
Benefit 21: If opposing a fundamental principle removes a person from the fold of Salafiyyah, then we need to know, what is a 'fundamental principle'?
ANSWER:
▪️Imam Ash-Shatibi rahimahullah said: “Any commandment that is sanctified by the Sharee’ah is considered a principle from the fundamental principles of the religion, and whatever is addressed in a less significant manner is considered to be from the secondary and complementary affairs.’ [Al-Muwafaqat (1/338)]
▪️Ibn Abi Zayd Al-Qayrawani said: “They are those affairs which the Muslims regard as aspects of…
“The root cause for most innovations returns back to two matters:
1. Adding into the religion by introducing something and setting that as a requirement in the religion though it was not legislated by Allāh nor his Messenger (ﷺ).
2. Subtracting [from the religion] by rejecting something that was legislated by Allāh or His Messenger as a requirement in the religion by means of false misinterpretation (Ta’weel).”
[‘Eethārul Haqq ‘alal khalq’ (page 85)]
Benefit 20: What removes a person from Salafiyyah?
Imam Ash-Shāṭibi raḥimahullāh said:
هذه الفرق إنما تصير فرقا، بخلافها للفرقة الناجية في معنى كلي في الدين، وقاعدة من قواعد الشريعة، لا في جزئي من الجزئيات، إذ الجزئي والفرع الشاذ لا ينشأ عنه مخالفة يقع بسببها التفرق شيعا، وإنما ينشأ التفرق عند وقوع المخالفة في الأمور الكلية، لأن الكليات تقتضي عددا من الجزئيات غير قليل ... ويجري مجرى القاعدة الكلية كثرة الجزئيات فإن المبتدع إذا أكثر من إنشاء الفروع المخترعة عاد ذلك…
Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu’kari ḥafidhahullāh writes in his book, 'Mukhtaṣar Uṣūl Ahlis-Sunnah' (P. 11):
“When we say 'Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah,' what is meant is not only students of knowledge and preachers; Rather, this term encompasses everyone who follows their path (i.e. The path of the Salaf) from the common Muslims, their merchants, the people of authority, and others who are not polluted with innovation.…
Benefit 18: Why don't Salafis celebrate the Prophet’s birthday?
ANSWER:
They don't celebrate the Prophet's birthday because:
● There's not a single Āyah in the Qurʿān endorsing this celebration.
● There's not a single ḥadīth from the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ endorsing this celebration, whether authentic or inauthentic.
● There's not a single Athar from any of the Companions regarding this celebration, whether authentic or inauthentic.
● The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ did not…
Ibn Abbās and Mujāhid both said:
((ليس أحد بعد النبي ﷺ إلا يؤخذ من قوله ويترك))
“There is no one after the Prophet ﷺ except that his speech is accepted or rejected.” [Al-Qirā'ah Khalfa Al-Imām pp. 213]
Sheikh Fawzan hafidhahullah was asked concerning the above statement, which is also commonly ascribed to Imām Mālik raḥimahullāh: Is this statement applied only in jurisprudential matters and not creedal matters?…
Benefit 16: Do not focus solely on the outward Islamic appearance and neglect the inward Islamic cores
Sheikh Muḥammad Amān Al-Jāmi raḥimahullāh said:
“It is upon our youth to occupy their spare time with the study of these books that treat the sicknesses of the heart and cause the person to strive to adhere to the way of the Salaf Aṣ-Ṣāliḥ in uprightness, and not merely in appearance.
An outward appearance alone is like a costume, which is of no benefit. The short garment [above the ankles] and the full beard are…
Dispelling some of the doubts related to the science of Jarh wa ta'deel | Abu Fajr
2:22 - Don't lend your ear to the people of misguidance!
5:44 - Whoever manifests evil/innovation is abandoned and warned against
8:06 - Is Jarh wa ta'deel still applicable today?
12:57 - Should Jarh wa ta'deel be excercised today?
14:33 - Sheikh Salih Luhaidan
17:55 - Jarh wa ta'deel is not confined to hadith reports
20:15 - Doubt related to Sheikh Fawzan's speech
23:10 - Do scholars of Jarh wa…
As for [generalising] even though the world is mixed-up and you cannot distinguish this one from that one, [then this is incorrect]. You need to determine who the people of truth are...That is why the
[From the tape (لقاء مع أهل اليمن)]
📜 Source:
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Question: Is the default condition of a Muslim adherence to the Sunnah or innovation? May Allah reward you with goodness.
Sheikh Yahya…
BENEFIT 15: Is Salafiyyah the Aṣl (default state) of a Muslim?
No, it is INCORRECT to affirm Salafiyyah as the default state of a Muslim. If a person is Muslim, we affirm for them Islām and As-Salāmah (a state of innocence & blamelessness), but we do not automatically affirm Salafiyyah for them until they adhere to Salafiyyah; because 'Salafiyyah' is a praiseworthy description that is additional to Islām.
Imām Al-Barbahāri raḥimahullāh said: “It is not permissible for a…
Our esteemed Sheikh, Yaḥyā Ibn ’Alī Al-Ḥajūri ḥafidhahullāh said:
الأصل الذي عندنا أنها دعوة واحدة، سلفية جنوبا وشمالا، وفي سائر أرض الله الواسعة، دعوة واحدة سلفية.
“The principle with us is that it (Salafiyyah) is one Da’wah. [There is one] Salafiyyah in the South and North [of Yemen], and the rest of Allāh’s vast earth. [It is] one Salafi Da’wah.”
📜 Source:
https://t.me/sh_yahia_duroos/7649
BENEFIT 14: There is only one version of Salafiyyah!
Salafiyyah is not ascribed to personalities, schools, nor locations. It is merely an ascription to the Sunnah and the Salaf!
Thus, there's no such thing as:
- Salafiyyah Baaziyyah (ascribed to Sh. Ibn baz)
- Salafiyyah Uthaymeeniyyah (ascribed to Sh. Uthaymin)
- Salafiyyah Albaaniyyah (ascribed to Sh. Albani)
- Salafiyyah Waadi'iyyah (ascribed to Sh. Muqbil)
- Salafiyyah Jaamiyyah (ascribed to Sh. Muhammad…
