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sulaiman-salafi:

The scholars are our seniors, in knowledge and in age. Consequently, they precede us in speaking about this religion. So before you run your mouth, interpreting ayaat and ahadeeth based upon your intellect, think to yourself: Who, from Ahlul ‘Ilm, has preceded me in this statement?

Ideally, there should be no difference between Sunni & Salafi. In this day and age however, numerous sects have arisen and claim themselves to be Sunni/from Ahlus Sunnah wa’al Jama’ah when their speech & actions are not accordance with the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). To add more they explicitly promote innovation into the deen (bid’ah). For example, Sufism, Deobanism, the Tableeghi Jamat, so on and so forth. Therefore, it is obligatory for one to differentiate themselves from such sects and those who do not follow the Qur’an & Sunnah as the earliest generation of Muslims (i.e. the Salaf-us-Saalih) understood it. This is the reason why every Salafi is Sunni, but not every Sunni is Salafi.

As Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala reminded the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam),

إِنَّ الَّذِينَ فَرَّقُوا دِينَهُمْ وَكَانُوا شِيَعاً لَّسْتَ مِنْهُمْ فِي شَيْءٍ إِنَّمَا أَمْرُهُمْ إِلَى اللَّهِ ثُمَّ يُنَبِّئُهُم بِمَا كَانُوا يَفْعَلُونَ

“Verily, those who divide their religion and break up into sects (all kinds of religious sects), you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) have no concern in them in the least. Their affair is only with Allâh, Who then will tell them what they used to do.”

(Surah Al-An’am, 6:159)

Please see this answer for a more detailed response, and here is brief definition of Salafiyyah. In addition, the following links provide further information about what it means to be Salafi:

1. Fundamentals in the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 1)
2. Fundamentals in the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 2)
3. Fundamentals in the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 3)
4. Answers to Common Misconceptions on Naming with Salafiyyah

Inshaa’ Allah I hope the above was able to answer your query! Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have additional questions/concerns.

All good in this answer is from Allah, and any mistakes are from myself.

mercurial-peevish:

The word “Wahabism” is in fact nothing but a meaningless appellation which is used by people in two cases: The term “Wahabism” is often used to describe those who closely stick to the verses of the Qur’an and the narrations of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) in all religious affairs. Consequently, instead of directly attacking Islam for those things that do not appeal to their desires, they call anyone who follows these texts “Wahabis.” 

Another different and contemporary usage has appeared for this term. Anybody who belongs to any of the current Qutbist type groups or movements that call for political overthrows, endless blind purported Jihads which are based upon principles other than those found in Islam and led by people who have no knowledge based background in Islamic scholarship, are entered into a giant umbrella group called “Wahabism.” This is done even though these followers of Sayyid Qutb despise the Salafi/”Wahabi” scholars and their creed. 

Hence, in the first case, “Wahabism” is used to mean “anything I don’t like about Islam,” and in the second case, “anything I don’t like about what the contemporary Qutbist movements do; things that have no basis in Islam.

What is a Salafi and What is Salafism? 

The reader will notice that the word “Wahhabi” is always indented with quotation marks here at TheWahhabiMyth.com. Those who are labelled with this word do not themselves use this term, as it is used as a means of belittlement. The reasons for the rejection of this term are clearly outlined throughout this book. The correct way of referring to them is by terming them Salafis, as they are those who adhere to the way of the Salaf - the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) and his companions. 

Following the way of the Salaf is the way which has been legislated in the Quran and Sunnah, the very sources of Islam. The Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) said to his daughter Fatimah: 

“Indeed, I am for you a blessed Salaf.”

When asked about which was the correct and acceptable way of understanding Islam, the Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace) replied by saying:

“That which I and my companions are upon.”

Similarly, Allah says in the Quran that He is pleased with the companions 

“and also those who follow them exactly (in faith).”

As such, He said regarding the Prophet (may Allah raise his rank and grant him security) and his companions: 

“So if they believe as you (i.e. the Salaf) believe, they are indeed rightly guided.”

All of the orthodox scholars of Islam followed the way of the Salaf in understanding religion. Early scholars such as Imam al-Awzaa’ee, who died 157 years after the Prophet’s emigration to Medina, said: “Be patient upon the Sunnah, and stop where the people (i.e. the Salaf) stopped, and say what they said, and refrain from what they refrained from, and follow the path of your righteous Salaf; for verily, sufficient for you is what was sufficient for them.” 

Today, one of the famous Sunni schools of jurisprudence is named after a scholar named Abu Haneefah. Millions of Muslims all over the world ascribe themselves to his school of jurisprudence; those who the media would term “mainstream” Muslims. Regarding adherence to the Salafi methodology, he said,

“Adhere to the narrations and way of the Salaf, and beware of newly invented matters (in religion), for all of it is innovation.”

zombiejihadi:

Tawassul: It’s types and it’s rulings. By: Shaikh Muhammad Nassiruddeen al-Albaanee

Highly recommended read to gain the true Sunni perspective on this subject.

hakuna-mataataa:

What is a Salaf?

Principles of Salaffiyeah

Common Misconceptions about Salafis

Why Salafi? Isn’t “Muslim” enough?

Are Salafi’s a new sect?

Obligation of Understanding Proof According to the Salaf us Salih

Other Titles Used by the Salaf [The Legislative names of Ahlus sunnah]

Differences between Sunnis and Salafis [1] [2]

How do We know Salaffiyeah is the Right Path?

List of Salafi Scholars

List of Benefical Websites

Questions? Ask a Salafi!:

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nowandthehereafter:

Shaykh Muhammad ‘Umar Baazmool (may Allaah preserve him) was asked the following question:

Please I would like to know if there is anything wrong with not subscribing to a math-hab. I learn from both the Salafees and Sunnees (ie. I try to adhere to the Qur’aan and the Sunnah) but I don’t like to claim either of the two because I fear that pride that might grow in me and cause me to avoid the truth if it comes from another source. In other words, I don’t want to be like some people who follow a math-hab and don’t want to change when the proof is against them. Please advise me.

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To add more, as is apparent in the Sunnah, the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has disassociated himself from those who corrupt his Sunnah, and gives glad tidings of Paradise to those who uphold it:

The Prophet (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “He who turns away from my Sunnah is not from me.”

[Reported by al-Bukhaaree (Eng. trans. 7/1-2, no. l), Muslim (Eng. Trans. 2/703, no. 3236) and An-Nasaa’ee]

Abu Hurairah (radhiAllahu ‘anhu) said that Allaah’s Messenger said, “All of my Ummah will enter Paradise except those who refuse.” It was said, “Who will refuse?” He replied. “Whoever obeys me enters Paradise and whoever disobeys me has refused.”

[Reported by al-Bukhaaree (Eng. trans. 9/284, no. 384)]

The Prophet (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Islaam began as something strange, and it shall return as something strange as it began. So Tooba (a tree in paradise) to the strangers.” It was asked, “who are the strangers?” He replied, “those that purify and correct what the people have corrupted of my sunnah”

[Tabaraanee in al-Kabeer (6/202)]

Here is an explanation on the Hadith about the 73 sects by the ulema/scholars, which should hopefully provide further clarification.

Dear brother/sister in Islam, please know that to claim the inauthenticity of Hadith without reason is treading dangerous ground, as this not only places in a state of disbelief, but is contrary to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Allah is Most Merciful, but acknowledgement that there is One god is not the only pillar of belief that permits entrance into Jannah, as criteria for who will enter Jannah (Paradise) and Jahannam (Hellfire) has been made explicity clear in the Qur’an & Sunnah. For example, an individual cannot consistenly lie, cheat, harm others, all the while believing that his belief in one God will permit him entrance into Paradise. 

Tawheed encompasses far more than the belief in the Oneness of Allah, it is acting upon this belief in every aspect of one’s life. Please see the following excellent article explaining what exactly Tawheed is (it is lengthy but worth the read!).

1. Tawheed Comes First

Also, the following links will In shaa’ Allah help in understanding the fundmentals of the Salafi manhaj (way/methodology of the Salaf-us-Saalih):

1. Fundamentals of the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 1)
2. Fundamentals of the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 2)
3. Fundamentals of the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 3)

Finally, since I know there are numerous misconceptions/misunderstandings about what exactly being a Salafi is, and what it means to adhere to the way of the Salaf, the two articles below do an excellent job in dispelling confusion:

1. Answers to Common Misconceptions on Naming with Salafiyyah
2. The Creed & Call of As-Salafiyyah

May Allah guide us all to the truth, help us adhere to it, and attain a place in Jannah.

Please do not hesitate to ask if you have more questions/concerns! Take care & have a great rest of your day. :)

All good in the answer above is from Allah, and any mistakes are from myself. Allahu A’lam wa billahi at-tawfeeq.

To answer your second question, one must understand that Salafi = Sunni. Both are legislative names for Ahlus sunnah wa’al Jama’ah, and their meaning is one and the same. It is unfortunate however, that divisions have formed within Ahlus sunnah wa’al Jama’ah causing various sects/hizbs to have arisen. For this reason it is obligatory to distinguish oneself from the people of falsehood, and as some scholars state, recommended to specifically state that one is Salafi in order for one’s aqeedah & manhaj to be clear. To learn more, please see this, and this, as well as the following:

1. Why Ascribe ourselves to the Salaf?

One who is upon the Salafi manhaj adheres to the understanding of the Qur’an & Sunnah as per the Salaf-us-Saalih, and as the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) informed us in more than one Hadith:

“And this Ummah will divide into seventy-three sects all of which except one will go to Hell and they (i.e. the Saved Sect) are those who are upon what I and My Companions are upon (i.e. those who follow My Way and the Way of my Companions.)”

[Reported by At-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

If one submits to Allah, and loves Him and the Prophet (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), why would he/she wish to marry someone outside the manhaj? It would undoubtedly be harmful to both one’s dunya & akhira. For this reason the ulema are in unanimous agreement and always encourage one to marry one upon Salafiyyah/Sunniyyah (i.e. those who follow the Qur’an & Sunnah based on the methodology of the Salaf).

May Allah grant us all righteous spouses who will aid us in this life, and help us work toward our Hereafter.

In shaa’ Allah, I hope the above answers your question!

All good in this response is from Allah, and any mistakes are from myself and/or shaytan.

[Fundamentals of the Manhaj Part 1]
[Fundamentals of the Manhaj Part 2]

Clinging to the way of the Salaf, was from the Manhaj of the Salaf!

A question that must arise when one calls to the way and methodology of the Salaf is:

“Was it from the manhaj of the Salaf to call to the manhaj of the Salaf?”

Hopefully the following narrations will bring clarity to this issue.

Upon the Authority of Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) who said:

“Indeed we follow (i.e. the prophet and those who preceded us) and we dont initiate, we imitate (i.e. the prophet and those who preceded us) and we dont innovate, and we will never go astray as long as we hold on to that which they have left”

[Collected by Imaamud Daarimi in his ‘Sunan/Musnad’ (205) and Ibn Nasr in ‘As Sunnah’ (28) and At Tabaraani in ‘Mu’jamul Kabeer ‘8770]

Upon the Authority of Ubai Ibn Ka’b (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) who said:

“Cling to the Path (The Sabeel) and the Sunnah for indeed there is no servant upon the path (sabeel) and the Sunnah who remembers Allah and his eyes shed tears due to fear of Allah, that will ever enter the fire. Certainly moderation upon the Sunnah and that which is good, is better than striving (hard) in opposition to the Path (Sabeel) and the Sunnah”

[Collected by Al Lalakaa’ee (1/87) and Al Khateeb in ‘Al Faqeeh wal Mutafaqih’ (1/147)]

Look how here Ubai Ibn Ka’b used the same expression (that is As Sabeel (the Path) and As Sunnah (the Sunnah)) that Ibn Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) used in his tafseer of the word ‘Minhaaj’ in the statement of Allah:

“…To each (nation) among you we prescribed a law and a ‘Minhaaj’…”

(Suratul Maa’idah, verse 48)

Indicating they understood what ‘manhaj’ was and the importance of clinging to it.

Upon the authority of Uthmaan Ibn Haadhir Al Azdi (rahimahullah) who said: 

I entered upon Ibn Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhumaa) and said “Advise me” so he said: “Remain Upright, Follow and do not Innovate, Follow the narrations of the first generation and do not innovate”

[Collected by Ibn Nasr in ‘’Sunnah’ (29) and by Ibn Battah in ‘Al Ibaanatul Kubraa (157, 158, 200)]

Muhammad ibn Seereen said:

“They used to say, If a man is upon (following) the narrations (i.e. of the Salaf) then he is upon the path”

[Collected by Ad Daarimi (140, 141) and Al Khalaal in ‘As Sunnah’ (1102)]

Abul ‘Aaliyah said:

“Cling to the first affair that they (i.e the Salaf) were upon before they (the Muslims) began to split (i.e. into groups and sects)”

[Collected by Abu Nu’aym in ‘Al Hilyah (2/218) and Al Marwazi in ‘As Sunnah’ (26)]

Imaamul Auzaa’ie mentioned:

“Cling to the Narrations of those who have passed, even if the people reject you, and be aware of the opinions of people, even if they are beautified with speech. For certainly the affairs will become clear and you will find yourself upon a straight path.”

[Collected by Adh Dhahabee in siyar ‘Alaamun Nubalaa (7/120)]

Imaam Ahmad (rahimahullah) mentioned:

“The foundations of the Sunnah as far as we are concerning are: To cling to that which the companions of the Messenger -Sallallahu ‘alaihi Wa Salam were upon, and to follow them and to leave innovation”

[Usoolus sunnah Imaam Ahmad p. 25-27 Maktabah Ibn Taimiyah print]

Al Imaamul Aajurri mentions in ‘As Shari’ah’ 1/301:

“The sign of one who Allah wants good for, is that he follows this path: the book of Allah The Sunan of the messenger of Allah, and the sunan of his companions and those who follow them upon goodness. Likewise that which the Imaams of the Muslims were upon from every land to the another, those who are from the Ulamaa, the likes of Al Awzaa’ie, Sufyaan Ath Thowri, Maalik ibn Anas, Ash Shaafiee’, Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Al Qaasim bin Salaam and those who are upon their path and staying away from every path these Ulamaa have dispraised”

And that continues to be the case till this very day.

— By Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

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saifussalaf:

This doubt was very beautifully answered by Imaam al-Albāni in his discussion with someone on this subject, recorded on the cassette entitled, “I am Salafi”, and here is a presentation of the vital parts of it:

Shaikh al-Albāni: “When it is said to you, ‘What is your madhhab’, what is your reply?”

Questioner: “A Muslim”.

Shaikh al-Albāni: “This is not sufficient!”.

Questioner: “Allāh has named us Muslims” and he recited the saying of Allāh Most High, “He is the one who has called you Muslims beforehand.” (al-Hajj 22:78)

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