Question : What is the correct methodology for advising, particularly with regard to advising the rulers? Is it by publicising their evil actions from their evil actions from the mimbars or by advising them in private? I would like to know what the correct methodology is concerning this matter? Answer …
Read More »I am Salafi but I am not Fanatical in the Manhaj – Shaikh Ubayd ibn Abdullah al-Jabiri
Translated Raha Batts Question: This question is about a phrase; may Allaah treat you well, it says: What is your opinion about it; it is the phrase: I am Salafee, but I am not fanatical towards the Minhaj? Answer: This person is either ignorant or playing games; one of the …
Read More »Calling Oneself Salafi – Shaikh Saleh ibn Fawzan
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 …
Read More »Allah Has Named us Muslims, So Why Ascribe to the Salaf? – Shaikh Muhammad Nasir ud din al-Albani [1420H]
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” …
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