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.” …
Read More »Saying “I am Salafi” – When is it, and when is it not allowed? – Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh ibn al-Uthaymin [1421H]
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” …
Read More »The Reprehension On Using Innovative Names like Super Salafis
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 …
Read More »[Biography] Allamah Shaikh Ehsan Ilahi Zaheer [1407H]
Compiled, Translated and Annotated Abu Hibban & Abu Khuzaimah Ansaari First published 2001 His Birth He was born on the 31st May 1945 corresponding to 18 Jumaada al-Oolaa 1364H on Thursday in the City of Sialkot (Pakistaan). His Education and Studies He studied in Jaamia Islaamiyyah Gujranwala and Jaamia …
Read More »Ascription to the Salafi Manhaj
Compiled & Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Contents From the Qur’aan Who were the Salaf? The Scholars of the Past & Present used the Terminology ‘Salaf’ The Linguistic Meaning: Ascribing to the Manhaj of the Salaf The Necessity of the Title ‘Salafeeyah’ to Distinguish from Ahl–ul–Bida’ Is Not Using the …
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