Fundamental Knowledge

From Al-Ajwibah al-Mufidah of Jamal bin Farihan al-Harithi Translated by Abu Iyaad as-Salafi   Question. Is one who calls himself a “Salafi” to be considered a partisan (hizbi) Answer. There is not harm [1] in labelling oneself with Salafiyyah when it is in truth. However, if it is merely a …

Shaikh al-Albaani: “When it is said to you, ‘What is your madhhab’, what is your reply?” Questioner: “A Muslim”. Shaikh al-Albaani: “This is not sufficient!”. Questioner: “Allaah has named us Muslims” and he recited the saying of Allaah Most High, “He is the one who has called you Muslims beforehand.” …

  Question: What is the ruling on ascribing to the Salaf as-Sâlih and saying that one is Salafî in ‘Aqîdah (creed)? Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymîn: It is obligatory to subscribe to the Salaf since they followed that which the prophet (sallâ Allâhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) followed. As for calling oneself “Salafî” …

Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Hibban & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari   In recent times people have and are commonly using innovative terms like Super Salafis in order to abuse and belittle Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah. The usage of this term ‘Super Salafi’ has a questionable intent which does not extend …

Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Hibban & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari   The Messenger of Allaah (Sallalahu Alayhee Was-Sallam) said to Ibn Abbaas, “….When you ask for anything then ask Allaah (only), if you need help then seek it from Allaah, and know that if all the people gathered and intended …