We should all know by now that Salafiyyah is not a new religion or an innovated sect! Salafiyyah is merely true orthodox Islām. Thus, the founder of true orthodox Islām is the same founder of Salafiyyah.
Sheikh Aḥmad An-Najmi raḥimahullāh said: “Salafiyyah does not have a leader except the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ). For indeed the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) is the Imām of Salafiyyah; he their role-model, just as the…
السلفية ورد ما عارضها من الشبهات
الخلفية الخفية
Faithful Excerpts in the Obligation of Ascribing to Salafiyyah And a Refutation
of What Opposes it from the Hidden, Khalafi Doubts
Written by the Pen of
Abū Usāmah Salīm ibn ’Eid
Al-Hilāli As-Salafi Al-Athari
Translated by Faisal Ibn ’Abdul Qādir Ibn Ḥasan Abū Sulaymān
found that he has benefitted others and done well with this great book in refuting the innovators who perceive that it is unlawful to ascribe to Salafiyyah. So we say to them, oh those who cover the t
Sheikh Ṣāliḥ Al Fawzān said: “Salafiyyah is the saved sect and they are Ahlus-Sunnah Wal Jamā’ah and not a sect from the sects that are known as sects today.”
Sheikh Bakr Abū Zaid said: “Be a serious Salafi, upon the way of the pious predecessors from the companions (may Allāh be pleased with them) and those after them. From those who sufficed with their narrations in all the matters of the religion in Tawḥīd,…
BENEFIT 12: Is it an innovation to call oneself 'Salafi'?
When the Prophet ﷺ was on his death bed, he said to his daughter Fāṭimah raḍhiyallāhu ’anhā:
((ٱتقي ٱلله وٱصبري فنعم ٱلسلف أنا لك))
“Fear Allāh and be patient, for verily I am a blessed Salaf for you.” [Bukhari & Muslim]
This proves that the word 'Salaf' is not an innovation.
Furthermore, Imām As-Sam’āni (D. 465 H.) said in his book 'Al-Ansāb': “Salafi (سلفي)...is an ascription to the Salaf and taking on their…
BENEFIT 11: Is it Wājib to ascribe oneself to Salafiyyah?
No, it is not obligatory to ascribe oneself to Salafiyyah by name. Rather, what is obligatory upon a person is to follow and adhere to the Salafi Manhaj.
"Salafi" is a title of honour and distinction, but it is not a must to call oneself "Salafi"!
What indicates this is the fact that the Salaf did not use this title/label; and that is because they had no reason to do so, as Muslims during that era were all upon…
The reality of a matter is in its substance not in its name
A Salafi is one who follows the manhaj of the Salaf and adheres to their understanding. If he does not find anything from the Salaf in an issue, he takes from the understanding of the followers of the Salaf.
The claimants to Salafiyyah today are many. Some do so for ulterior motives, such as fame, acceptance, fear, etc.
You will find people writing on…
What do people mean when they say, “I am Salafi”?
Question:
Some of the Du‘āt say: “I refuse to say that I am salafi out of fear that people will think I am a Hizbi (partisan).” Is this statement correct or do I have to explain what Salafiyyah is to the people?
Sheikh Albāni raḥimahullāh responded:
A discussion took place between me and an Islamic writer who is with us upon the Qur’ān and Sunnah. I ask our…
7⃣. The great scholars generation after generation all called to following the way of the Salaf.
Al-Awzā’i states: “Be patient upon the Sunnah and stop where the people (i.e. The Salaf) stopped and speak with what they spoke, avoid what they avoided and traverse the way of the Salaf, what is good for you is that which was good for them.” [Ash-Sharī’ah, p.58]
He also said: “Stick to the narrations of those who preceded (Salaf) even if the people reject you! And beware of the opinions of men even if their…
Do we have to follow the manhaj of the Salaf?
Yes, we must follow their way because:
1⃣. Allāh commanded us to do so:
﴿يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اتَّقُوا اللهَ وَكُونُوا مَعَ الصَّادِقِينَ﴾
“O believers! Fear Allāh and be with the truthful.” [Sūrah At-Tawbah: 119]
Ibnul Qayyim raḥimahullāh said:
«قال غير واحد من السلف: هم أصحاب محمد ﷺ»
“More than one from among the Salaf said: They are the Companions of…
What do we do if there's no statements from the Salaf in a particular issue?
If we want to commentate on an Ayah, explain a hadith, or pass Judgement on a matter, and there's no authentic statements from the Salaf in this regard, what's obligatory upon us according to the manhaj of the Salaf is to return to the well-grounded scholars who are known for their adherence to the Salafi Manhaj.
إذا لم نجد قولا للسلف…
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…
What constitutes Manhaj As-Salaf?
What is meant by Manhaj Salaf As-Sālih, which must be adhered to in order to understand the texts, is what they were upon collectively - not individually. Or what they agreed upon - not what they differed concerning.
And their agreement on a matter comes in two forms:
The first form:
They all say the same thing and are vocal about this, like in the issues of Creed (’Aqīdah);…
Definition of 'Salaf'
● LINGUISTICALLY:
It refers to someone/something that came before.
Example:
سلفُ الرجلِ: آباؤه المتقدمون
A man's Salaf is his forefathers
{...إِلَّا مَا قَدۡ سَلَفَ}
“with the exception of what preceded (this ruling).” [Sūrah An-Nisāʾ: 22-23]
• BENEFIT: سِلْف/سِلَف is a name of a place. An individual ascribed to this place is السِّلَفِيّ (with a kasrah on the سِ), for example:
إسماعيل بن…
Requirements for one to be upon the correct Manhaj
There are 3 requirements:
1⃣. Acquiring beneficial knowledge
2⃣. Implementing beneficial knowledge
3⃣. Remaining steadfast upon that
The evidence for these three requirements is the saying of Allāh ﷻ:
﴿ٱهۡدِنَا ٱلصِّرَ ٰطَ ٱلۡمُسۡتَقِیمَ (6) صِرَ ٰطَ ٱلَّذِینَ أَنۡعَمۡتَ عَلَیۡهِمۡ غَیۡرِ ٱلۡمَغۡضُوبِ عَلَیۡهِمۡ وَلَا ٱلضَّاۤلِّینَ (7)﴾
“Guide us along the…
What is the difference between ’Aqīdah and Manhaj
From the definition of manhaj (https://t.me/almanhajussalafi/28), we realise that 'manhaj' is synonymous to true Islām, which includes ’Aqīdah and all other aspects of Islām.
• Sheikh Ṣāliḥ Al-Fawzān ḥafidhahullāh was asked: “Is there a difference between ’Aqīdah and manhaj?”
He responded: “Manhaj is broader than ’Aqīdah, manhaj (methodology) occurs in ’Aqīdah,…
What is 'Manhaj'?
● LINGUISTICALLY:
نهِج ينهَج - ونهَج ينهِح (نَهْجًا)، أي وضُح
to become clear
المَنْهَجُ: الطريق الواضح
• Manhaj: A clear path
والنَّهْجُ: سُلوكُ ذلك الطريقِ
• Nahj: To tread that clear path
● TECHNICALLY:
المسلَكُ الواضح المستقيم الذي كان عليه المسلمون في صدر الإسلام
The clear and straight path that Muslims adhered to at the beginning of Islām; i.e. the path of the righteous…
All praise is due to Allāh. We praise Him. We seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allāh from the evils of ourselves and from the wickedness of our own deeds. Whomever Allāh guides, none can mislead him, and whomever He sends astray, none can guide aright. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allāh alone with no partner, and I bear witness that Muḥammad is His slave and…
