An Introduction to the Salafi Da'wah

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Umm Aysha

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An Introduction to the Salafi Da'wah


Introduction

The Salafi Da'wah is that of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. It is the Religion of Islam - pure and free from any additions, deletions or alterations. It is to adhere to the Path of the Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and of the True Believers (as-Salaf us-Salih). As-Salaf is a collective term referring to the Pious Pioneers in Islam and all those who follow in their footsteps in belief, actions and morals.

Allah has said (what means): Whoever contends with and contradicts the Messenger after guidance has been clearly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that of the Faithful Believers, We shall leave him in the Path he has chosen and land him in Hell, what an evil destination! [An Nisa 4:115].

Shaikh ul-lslam ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) commented on this ayah: "All who contradict and oppose the Messenger (S), after the right path has been clearly shown to them, have followed other than the Path of the Believers. And all who follow other than the Path of the Believers have contradicted and opposed the Messenger (S). If one thinks that he is mistaken in following the Path of the Faithful Believers, he is in the same position as one who thinks that he is mistaken in following the Messenger (S)."

Who are the "Salaf?"

As-Salaf us-Salih (or briefly: the Salaf) refers to the first and best three generations of Muslims. They are the Companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet (S), their immediate followers (Tabiun), and the followers of the Tabi'in. These were praised by the Prophet (S): The best of people is my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them [Bukhari and Muslim]. The term Salaf applies also to the Scholars of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah after the first three blessed generations who followed their way in belief and practices.

Allah (T) said (what means): The first to embrace Islam of the Muhajirin (those who migrated from Makkah to al-Madinah in obedience to Allah) and the Ansar (the citizens of al-Madinah who gave aid to the Muhajirin), and also those who follow them in the best way; Allah is well pleased with them, and they are with Him [At-Tawbah 9:100].

Among these scholars are (the number following the name is the Hijri year of death): Abu Hanifah (150), al-Awzai (157), ath-Thawn (161), al-Laith bin Sad (175), Malik bin Anas (179). Abdullah bin al-Mubarak (181), Sufyan bin 'Uyainah (198), ash-Shafi'i (204), Is'haq (238), Ahmad bin Hanbal (241), al-Bukhari (256), Muslim (261), Abu Dawud (275), Ibn Taymiyyah (728), adth-Dthahabi (748), Ibn ul-Qayyim (751), Ibn Kathir (774), Muhammad bin 'Abdil Wahhab (1206) and his many students, and, in our time: 'Abd ul-'Aziz bin Baz, Muhammad Nasir ud-Din al-Albani and others.

Who are the "Salafis?"

The description "Salafi" applies to one who truly attaches himself to the Salaf. This attachment is not to an arbitrary single person or group of people. It is an attachment to that which will never err - to the guidance of Muhammad (S), his Sahabai, and their true followers. Likewise, Salafiyyah (the Salafi Da'wah) is not blind following of any particular Shaikh or Imam. It is adherence to the Qur'an and Sunnah as understood and practiced collectively by as-Salaf as-Salih. A true Salafi values Tawhid, singling out Allah in all acts of worship: in supplication, in seeking aid, in seeking refuge in times of ease and hardship, in sacrifice, in making vows, in fearing and hoping and total reliance, and so on. A true Salafi actively seeks to remove shirk (polytheism) with all his capacity. He knows that victory is not possible without true Tawhid, and that shirk cannot be fought with the likes of it (i.e., with another form of shirk). A true Salafi adheres to the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) and of his companions after him.

The Prophet (S) said, Adhere very closely to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided successors after me; bite on to it with your molar teeth, and beware of the newly invented matters. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidthi. Whenever there is a difference of opinion, a true Salafi refers matters to Allah and His Prophet (S), acting in accordance with the ayah: If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger if you do believe in Allah and the Last Day, that is better and more suitable for final determination [An-Nisa 4:59]. He gives precedence to the Word of Allah and of His Prophet (S) over the opinion of anyone else, in according with the ayah: Believers! Do not put your opinions forward ahead of Allah and His Messenger, and fear Allah. Verily Allah is All-Hearing and All-Knowing. [Al-Hujurat 49:1].

A true Salafi revives the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) in his worship and behavior. This makes him a stranger among people, as the Prophet (S) has described: Islam began as a stranger, and it will revert to being a stranger just as it began. So give glad tidings to the strangers. [Recorded by Muslim]. And he (S) said in another narration: So give glad tidings to the few, those who purify and correct what the people have corrupted of my Sunnah. [Authentic; al-Albani's as-Silsilat us-Sahihah number 1273].

A true Salalfi enjoins the good and forbids the evil. He warns people, out of deep concern, about shirk, innovations, misguided ways, and of deviant, destructive groups: Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong [Aal Imran 3: 104].

A true Salafi constantly seeks Allah's forgiveness, makes true repentance, remembers Allah abundantly, and rushes to perform the righteous deeds in order to purify his soul. Thus he attempts to follow the ayah: Truly he succeeds who purifies it (i.e., the soul) [Ash-Shams 91:8].

A true .Salafi worships Allah out of a combination of Fear, Hope and Love. Allah says (what means): Call upon Him, with Fear and Hope. [Al-Araf 7:56]. And He says (what means): There are people who take [for worship] alleged rivals to Allah, loving them as only Allah should be loved. But the Believers love Allah more than all else. [Al-Baqarah 2:165].

A true Salafi is not of the Khawarij who consider most Muslims to be kafirs (disbelievers) because of committing sins. He is not of the Shiah who revile the Sahabah, who claim that the Qur'an has been altered, who reject the authentic Sunnah, and who worship the Prophet's Family. He is not of the Qadariyyah who deny qadar (the Divine Decree). He is not of the murjiah who claim that iman is only words without deeds. He is not of the Mu'attilah who deny Allah's Attributes. He is not of the Sufis who worship graves and claim Divine incarnation. He is not of the Muqallidun who insist that every Muslim should adhere to the Madth'hab (understanding) of a particular imam or shaikh, even when that madth'hab conflicts with the clear texts of the Qur'an or authentic Sunnah.

Thus the true Salafs are Ahl us-Sunnati wal-Jamaah. They are at-Ta'ifat ul-Mansurah (the Aided, Victorious Group) and al-Firqat un-Najiyah (the Saved Party) which have been described in several hadiths. The Messenger (S) said: A group from my Ummah (nation or community) will always be aided with victory as they continue to persevere upon the Truth; they will not be harmed by those who abandon them or those who oppose them. [Recorded by Muslim]. And he (S) said: This Ummah will split into seventy three parties, all of which will go to Hell - except for one party: the one which will follow the same path as what I and my companions are following today. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidthi, and others]. In one report he (S) described this Saved Party as: ... except for one party, which is the Jama'ah.

Upon comprehending this, a Muslim has no option but to be salafi. In doing so he attaches himself to that group which has been guaranteed success, victory, salvation and safety from the Fire.

The Fundamental Principles of the Salafi Da'wah

The Salafi Da'wah stands upon the principles of Tawhid and Tazkiyah.

Tawheed

Tawhid means to accept and believe in the oneness of Allah (T) and in the uniqueness of His Message. It means to worship Allah (T) alone, and to worship Him in accordance with His legislation. Tawhid encompasses the following principles:

1. To believe in Allah's existance and ownership of the creation, which is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of Rububiyyah (Allah's being the only True Lord or Rabb). Allah (T) says (what means): Praise be to Allah (T) the Lord of the Worlds. [Al-Fatihah 1:2]. And He says (what means): Allah is the Creater of all things, and He is in charge of all things. [Ash-Shura 42:11].

2. To believe that Allah possesses the attributes of perfection and the Most Excellent Names, as mentioned in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, and in accordance to their literal Arabic meanings without denial of these attributes or likening them to the attributes of His creation. This is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of Asma' and Sifaat (Names and Attributes). Allah (T) says (what means): Say: He is Allah the One, Allah the Self Sufficient Master (whom all creatures need). He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is nothing comparable to Him. [Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4]. And Allah also says (what means): There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. [Ash-Shuirai 42:1 1 ].

3. To believe that Allah is the only one worthy of worship and full obedience, which is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of 'Ubudiyyah or 'Ibadah (worship), or of llahiyyah or Uluhiyyah (state of being the only True God or Ilah). Allah says (what means): And the Mosques are for Allah (alone) so do not invoke anyone along with Allah. [Al-Jinn 72:18]. and He says: Whoever looks forward to meeting his Lord, let him do righteous deeds, and let him not ascribe unto anyone a share in the worship due to his Lord [alone]. [Al-Kahf 18:110].

4. To believe in the uniqueness of Prophet Muhammad's (S) Message and in the obligation to follow him exclusively. This is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of Ittiba (adherence). Allah (T) said (what means): Say [Mubammad]: If you really do love Allah then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Al-Imran 3:31].

The Salafi Manhaj (methodology) maintains that these forms of Tawhid are inseparable from one another. They are the essence of the meaning of the testimony: "La ilaiha illa 'Llah, Muhammadun Rasulu 'Llah" (There is none worthy of being worshipped except Allah, and Muhammad is Allah's Messenger). The Salafi methodology places special emphasis on the Tawhid of Ittiba' because of the general tendency among many Muslims to neglect it. Thus it emphasizes the following items.

1. Belief that the revelation to the Prophet (S) is the final revelation, and that it is composed of two complementary and inseparable parts: the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The Prophet (S) said: I have indeed been given the Quran and, along with it, something similar to it. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud and ad-Darimi]. And he (S) said: As long as you hold fast to two things which I have left among you, you will never go astray: Allah's Book and my Sunnah. [Authentic; recorded by al-Hakim].

2. Belief that obedience to the Messenger must be absolute, and that his position is unapproachable by anyone else among humanity. The Prophet (S) is alone to be obeyed and followed. All beliefs, statements, deeds and morals which conflict with his teachings are to be rejected and avoided. Believers! Obey Allah and His Messenger and do not turn away from him when you hear (his Message). [Al-Anfal 8:20].

3. Directing perfect love to Prophet Muhammad (S), which should be exhibited in adherence to his commands, swiftness in obeying him, putting his statements above and ahead of all others, studying his Sirah, and studying and implementing his Sunnah in everyday life. The Prophet (S) has said: None of you believes until I become more beloved to him than his father, child and all mankind. [Recorded by Muslim].

It is unfortunate that true adherence to the Way of the Prophet (S) has weakened in the Ummah and true love for him has all but disappeared because of:

* Abandoning his Sunnah and removing it from our daily lives, belittling it, and developing an attitude of pride and arrogance toward it.
* The spread of numerous unsubstantiated and fabricated hadiths among Muslims.
* The spread of many bid'ahs (innovations) among Muslims.
* Blind following of a specific madth'hab (Taqlid).
* Delivering Islamic verdicts without knowledge or evidence.
* Ceasing to implement the Shari'ah (Islamic laws) throughout the lands of Islam and replacing it by the ways and laws of the Kuffar (disbelievers).

Tazkiyah

Tazkiyah, on the other hand, means to be purified or to purify oneself by adhering to Allah's commands. In its best form, it would be to worship Him with complete surrender, submission, and devotion. This is a great favor that Allah (T) bestowed on this Urnmah. Allah did confer a great favor upon the believers when He sent a Messenger (i.e., Muhammad (S)) from amongst themselves reciting unto them His signs (i.e., the Quran) and purifying them (from sins and ignorance by adopting his way) and instructing them in the Book (the Quran) and Wisdom (the Sunnah) while before they had been in manifest error. [Al 'Imran 3:164]. The following points should help clarify the true meaning of Tazkiyah.

1. The Qur'an and Sunnah are the only sources for Tazkiyah.

2. The Prophet (S) is the purest of mankind in his soul. His character reflected the teachings of the Qur'an. Therefore, he is our model for Tazkiyah. Allah says (what means): Indeed in the Messenger of Allah is a beautiful pattern of conduct to follow for anyone whose hopes lie in Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah abundantly. [Al-Ahzab 33:21].

3. The Prophet's Companions and the rest of the Salaf are, as a group, a fine model to be followed in Tazkiyah.

4. There is no way of drawing closer to Allah except by adhering to what Prophet Muharnmad (S) came with. The Prophet (S) has said: If anyone introduces into this affair of ours (i.e., the religion of Islam) anything which does not belong to it, it will be rejected from him. [Recorded by Muslim].

5. There is no way to attain Tazkiyah but through the teachings of Islam. Allah says (what means): O you who believe! Enter into Islam wholeheartedly (i.e., obey all the regulations of Allah and His Messenger) and follow not the footsteps of Shaytan. Verily! He is to you an open enemy. [Al-Baqarah 2:208]. Thus there can be no Tazkiyah through deviant approaches of various groups, such as the Sufis who have corrupted the beliefs and practices of the Muslims.

6. The Salafi Manhaj represents the true exemplification of piety. It is Iman without hypocrisy, purity without corruption.

The Aims and Objectives of the Salafi Da'wah

The Salafi Da'wah is not a political party or a new madth'hab. Rather, the Salafi da'wah is that of Islam in its totality, addressing all humanity irrespective of culture, race, or color. It is the complete and perfect methodology of understanding Islam and acting according to its teachings.

Consequently, the aims of the Salafi Da'wah are no different than those of the Da'wah of Islam. Therefore the Salafis remain distinct from the various sects and groups in the way and methodology of their Da'wah. They call to Islam as a whole - to its correct understanding and implementation. Misguided groups and deviant sects emphasize and call to particular aspects of Islam, thereby neglecting its other aspects to suit their own needs, as well as losing sight of the purpose and perspective for which they have been created; which is, as Allah has stated (meaning): I have not created Jinn and people except (for this purpose): that they may worship Me. [Adth-Dthariyat 51:56]. And He has said (what means): And they were not commanded except with this: that they should worship Allah (alone), being sincere in His Din and being Hanifs (upright, true and conscientiously turning away from Shirk). [Al-Bayyinah 98:5]. This, in essence, is the call of all the Prophets: calling to the Tawhid of Allah, to the annihilation of shirk, to sincerity in His worship, to obedience to His Messengers, and to adherence to their way. This is also the essence of the Salafi Da'wah. This can further be itemized into the following practical objectives:

1. Return to the sublime Qur'an and to the Prophet's authentic Sunnah, and comprehend them both in accordance with the understanding and practice of as-Salaf: This conforms with what Allah (T) said (what means): If anyone contends with the Messenger even after the Guidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that of the believers, We shall leave him in the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell: What an evil abode! [An-Nisa 4:115]. And: So if they believe as you believe (the companions of the Messenger (S)), they are indeed on the right path. [Al-Baqarah 2:137].

2. Caution Muslims and exhort them to cleanse their lives of all forms of: shirk (polytheism), bid'ahs, and philosophy or other thoughts alien to the pure, essential tenets of Islam. This is a duty that Allah (T) enjoined upon us: Help you one another in righteousness and piety, but do not help one another in sinning and transgression. [Al-Maidah 5:2].

3. Cleanse the Sunnah of the weak and fabricated narrations. The problems referred to in this and the previous point have marred the clarity of Islam and have prevented the progress of Muslims. This puts on us the responsibility referred to by the Messenger (S): A trustworthy group from every generation will carry this knowledge, expelling from it the alterations made by those going beyond bounds, and the false claims of the liars, and the misinterpretations of the ignorant. [Authentic recorded by Ibn Adiyy and others].

4. Educate Muslims and urge them to comply with the true Din, to act according to its teachings, and to adorn themselves with its virtues and ethics. This will ensure Allah's acceptance and will realize for them happiness and honor, as indicated in the following: By the passing time, man is indeed in [a state of] loss, except those who attain to faith and do good deeds, and those who enjoin upon one another the keeping to truth, and enjoin upon one another patience in adversity. [Al 'Asr 103:1-3].

5. Strive to revive Islamic thought within the boundaries of Islamic principles, and oppose stubborn adherence to madth'habs and prejudiced loyalty to parties. These problems have diverted Muslims from the pure original sources of Islam, and have deviated them from the honest Islamic brotherhood called to by Allah: And hold fast all together, by the rope of Allah, and be not divided among yourselves. [Al 'Imran 3:103]. And by His Messenger (S): Be, worshippers of Allah, one brethren. [Al Bukhari and Muslim].

6. Present realistic Islamic solutions to contemporary problems, and strive to resume a true Islamic way of life and to establish a true Islamic society governed by Allah's law. Allah (T) said: Hence, judge between them in accordance with what Allah has revealed, and do not follow their errant views. [Al-Maidah 5:49].

We call upon all Muslims to support us in carrying out this noble trust which will surely elevate and honor them and spread the eternal message of Islam all over earth. Allah (T) has promised this, and His promise is surely true: He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with [the task of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, in order to make it prevail over all [false] religion, however hateful this may be to those who ascribe divinity to aught but Allah. [As-Saff 61:9]

Misconceptions about the Salafi Da'wah

There following are is a number of misconceptions about the Salafi Da'wah:

1. Calling as-Salafiyyah a "movement" or "movements." It should be clear to all that the Salafi Da'wah is Islam, no more and no less. It is the True Islam with all its teachings and implications. Anyone who talks about it as an outsider might as well talk about Islam as an outsider! It is the teachings of the Qur'an and the authentic Sunnah in the light of practices and understanding of as-Salaf: A "movement" is meant to indicate something temporal or reactionary, whereas the Salafi Da'wah is the only true and constant and blessed Da wah of the prophets.

2. Thinking or claiming that the Salafs are followers of a fifth madth'hab which is attributed to Ibn Taymiyyah or Ibn Baz or al-Albani. This is a grave misconception. As stated above, the Salaf sources are the Qur an, the Sunnah, and the methodology of as-Salaf: If these scholars rely in their ijtihad on these sources then we take what they say, not because they said it, rather because Allah or His Messenger said it or called to it directly or indirectly through the known channels of ijtihad. The same applies to all scholars throughout the ages. We take from them all what conforms with the Qur'an and the Sunnah and we reject what does not.

3. The Salaf Da'wah is against all forms of 'asabiyyah and hizbiyyah (baseless allegiance for parties, factions, races, nations, etc). The only allowed allegiance is to Allah and His Messenger and to what stems from it. The leader of all Salafis is Muhammad (S). Anyone else will be respected and obeyed in as much as he obeys Allah and His Messenger. Claiming that the Salafi Da'wah calls its followers to be disorganized and chaotic in their behavior is another misconception. Work has to be organized and orderly, as was taught by the Messenger (S) on many occasions, but it should avoid the hizbiyyah disease described above.

4. The Salafi Da'wah puts a strong emphasis on tarbiyah (education and cultivation). This is not a mere academic educational process; rather, it is a complete process which is meant to raise committed Muslims who understand their Din and who practice it in the best possible way.


We ask Allah (ta'ala) to guide us to the truth, to steady our feet, and to forgive our shortcomings.
 

lostlilly07

striving 4 Firadous
Well I tell people I am muslim first and foremost and that I follow the way of salaf which equates with quran and the sunnah
 

Jannah03

Junior Member
:salam2:

why would we call ourseleves all these differnet names, salafi, wahabi, maliki ....etc. we are muslims that is it. we should follow the sunna and hadith, if we can't find it in these two, in the hadith of Mua'd ibn Jabal when he was sent to be wali on Yemen( I guess) told the Prophet(PBUH) that he is going to do IJtihad if he can't find what is he looking for in the sunna or hadith, and then the Prophet(PBUH) was pleased with his response.
let us not be like christian and Jews for Allah has warned us from that. I am not saying anything bad about the salaf assalih :astag: , it 's just calling yourself a name that is different than muslim makes me unconfortable even if you say a salfi muslim or whatever, I like to be called a muslim period.

:salam2:


Every sect that exists (its sad that there are sects) but i digress, each of them say they follow quran and sunnah. Those including myself who follow the dawatus-as-salafiyyah are what the prophet muhammad and his companions are upon.
 

jabba

Salafi Dawah is the best
This is a sect that helps to divide Muslims........I know so many people disagree here and I will most likely have this deleted. But you say Salafi's don't add anything....you just did the word salafi which is used to seperate yourselves from other Muslims. I don't agree with the idea of any sects in Islam and you can say that this is not a sect that you follow the Quran and Sunnah, but you have added things, you've added seperating yourselves from other Muslims, you've added judgement to other Muslims, you've added arrogance towards other people for not believing what you believe. So sad that so many converts are brainwashed by this.....:wasalam:
 

Al-Kashmiri

Well-Known Member
Staff member
This is a sect that helps to divide Muslims........I know so many people disagree here and I will most likely have this deleted. But you say Salafi's don't add anything....you just did the word salafi which is used to seperate yourselves from other Muslims. I don't agree with the idea of any sects in Islam and you can say that this is not a sect that you follow the Quran and Sunnah, but you have added things, you've added seperating yourselves from other Muslims, you've added judgement to other Muslims, you've added arrogance towards other people for not believing what you believe. So sad that so many converts are brainwashed by this.....:wasalam:

The word salafi was not added... that is quite frankly an errorneous claim. Every Muslim should strive to follow the salaf. Any one who does so (truthfully) is in reality a salafi, it is not a new word at all. In fact, the word has a closer link to the Messenger, sal-Allaahu `alayhi wasallam than ascriptions like HANAFI, MAALIKI, SHAAFI`EE and HANBALEE. In fact the Messenger, `alayhi salaatu was-salaam, said to his daughter, "Indeed I am for you a blessed salaf".

The early Muslims (after the death of the Messenger, sal-Allaahu `alayhi wasallam), those of the first generation took the saying of Ibn `Abbaas and started to call themselves ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa`ah. Why? To distinguish themselves from the like of the shi`a and the khaawirij, so they seperated themselves and clarified to the people the truth of what they were upon.

As the number of deviant sects added and increased in number, they all knew how honourable the ascription to ahl us-sunnah wal-jamaa`ah was (i.e. sunnis). So they too started attaching themselves to ahl us-sunnah wal-jamaa`ah with this honorific title, 'sunni'. However, the sunnah is one, the creed is one, it is not PLURAL, the truth is singular, it is not PLURAL, everything that comes after truth is just but falsehood.

So the true Imams of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa`ah, they wrote books on creed to explain to the people and clarify the creed of the sunnah, and they wrote books to criticise the innovations, innovators and the new sects. Some examples of books clarifying the true creed of ahl us-sunnah include the Imam of Imam's Ahmad Ibn Hanbals book, Usool us-Sunnah. His son `Abdullaah I believe had a book called Kitaab us-Sunnah! Imaam Barbahaaree, rahimahullaah who learnt via a link from Ahmad wrote his famous Sharh us-Sunnah (see how they used the word sunnah so much). All these books and many others (like At-Tahawi's Aqeedat ut-Tahaawiyyah) had served this purpose. An example of one of the earlier books criticising the deviant sects is Imam Ahmad's Radd `ala Al-Jahmiyyah. Maybe others can think of more, but I can't as of now.

So these people clarified the true creed, and falsified the claims of the liars, who ascribed themselves to the sunnah. In later times due to the number of sects increasing; many of whom attached themselves to the sunnah, so in these later times the people of truth were referred to as Ashaab ul-Hadeeth/Ahl ul-Hadeeth, or the companions of hadeeth. This was so much so, that Shaykh `Abdul-Qadir Al-Jaylaanee, rahimahullaah, said "Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa`ah have no other name other than Ahl ul-Hadeeth." Again a noble ascription to the sunnah of the messenger, sal-Allaahu `alayhi wasallam, through his ahaadeeth. And this practice has continued throughout time, i.e. that the Sunnis (Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa`ah), the Salafis (followers of the Salaf-saalih, same meaning as ahl us-Sunnah), the people of hadeeth, the people of narrations (ahl ul-athaar), the saved sect, the victorious and aided group have been clarifying the creed. They are referred to by many names, all of which inshaa' Allaah I have mentioned.

Attacking them on "seperating" is attacking the people of sunnah from the time of the companions, it is something we should avoid. I can't think of a single follower of the companions or a single companion rather, who didn't seperate himself from the deviant callers.
 

MUHAMM7D

Muslim
:salam2:

why would we call ourseleves all these differnet names, salafi, wahabi, maliki ....etc. we are muslims that is it. we should follow the sunna and hadith, if we can't find it in these two, in the hadith of Mua'd ibn Jabal when he was sent to be wali on Yemen( I guess) told the Prophet(PBUH) that he is going to do IJtihad if he can't find what is he looking for in the sunna or hadith, and then the Prophet(PBUH) was pleased with his response.
let us not be like christian and Jews for Allah has warned us from that. I am not saying anything bad about the salaf assalih :astag: , it 's just calling yourself a name that is different than muslim makes me unconfortable even if you say a salfi muslim or whatever, I like to be called a muslim period.

:salam2:

:salam2:

Allaah Has Named us Muslims, So Why Ascribe Ourselves to the Salaf?

This doubt was very beatifully answered by Imaam al-Albaani 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-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." (al-Hajj 22:78)

Shaikh al-Albaani: "This would be a correct answer if we were in the very first times (of Islaam) before the sects had appeared and spread. But if we were to ask, now, any Muslim from any of these sects with which we differ on account of aqeedah, his answer would not be any different to this word. All of them – the Shi’ite Rafidi, the Khaariji, the Nusayri Alawi – would say, "I am a Muslim". Hence, this is not sufficient in these days."

Questioner: "In that case I say, I am a Muslim upon the Book and the Sunnah."

Shaikh al-Albaani: "This is not sufficient either".

Questioner: "Why?"

Shaikh al-Albaani: "Do you find any of those whom we have just mentioned by way of example saying, ‘I am a Muslim who is not upon the Book and the Sunnah’?" Who is the one who says, ‘I am not upon the Book and the Sunnah’?"

At this point the Shaikh then began to explain in detail the importance of being upon the Book and the Sunnah in light of the understanding of the Salaf us-Saalih…

Questioner: "In that case I am a Muslim upon the Book and the Sunnah with the understanding of the Salaf us-Saalih".

Shaikh al-Albaani: "When a person asks you about your madhhab, is this what you will say to him?"

Questioner: "Yes".

Shaikh al-Albaani: "What is your view that we shorten this phrase in the language, since the best words are those that are few but indicated the desired intent, so we say, ‘Salafi’?" End of quotation.

Hence, the point is that naming with "Muslim" or "Sunni" is not enough, since everyone will claim that. And Imaam al-Albaani emphasised the importance of the truth being distinguished from the falsehood – from the point of view of the basis of manhaj and aqidah, and that is taking from the Salaf us-Saalih, as opposed to the various sects and groups whose understandings are based upon those of their mentors and leaders and not that of the Salaf, fundamentally.

:wasalam:
 

abou haytam

Junior Member
:salam2:

why would we call ourseleves all these differnet names, salafi, wahabi, maliki ....etc. we are muslims that is it. we should follow the sunna and hadith, if we can't find it in these two, in the hadith of Mua'd ibn Jabal when he was sent to be wali on Yemen( I guess) told the Prophet(PBUH) that he is going to do IJtihad if he can't find what is he looking for in the sunna or hadith, and then the Prophet(PBUH) was pleased with his response.
let us not be like christian and Jews for Allah has warned us from that. I am not saying anything bad about the salaf assalih :astag: , it 's just calling yourself a name that is different than muslim makes me unconfortable even if you say a salfi muslim or whatever, I like to be called a muslim period.

:salam2:

Salam o alikom

I beleive brother that calling ourselves salafi have a great benifit to spreed the truth. In morocco suffism take a large place, they spreed innovation and worship in grave. once hamdo lillah people heard about salafi or even wahhabi ( wahhabi is the name given to salafi by suffi people ,cuz mohamwed ibn abdelwahhab destroy graves and place where they worship ppl ) people now are looking for sunnah with the understanding of the companions, people now learned to practice acording to what is proven by sunnah and also with the understanding of sahaba. My point is , if we call ourselves salafi it s not to distinguish ourselves from other but to warn others that they are going out of the sunnah.

what you wrote is right and i agree with you about ijtohad. But let me give an exemple.

i have a freind form pakistan, he say that he is muslim but he beleive in that :

- Jesus died in India
- Jesus was not taken by allah.
- Jesus will not come again.
- Ahmad mizar gholam ( a guy from india) is the Mahdi and jesus in one and he is Khalifa of allah.
- he don t beleive in dajjal.

when i aske him for proof, he bring ayate from qoran and interpret them diferently from what is written in tafasseer.

So brother ? how we can be muslims and beleive in two different thing? if i am right in my beleif then his wrong and if he is right then i am wrong ,,,cuz the truth is one. check this link to learn about this sect and compare your beleif to them.

once you finished to read it you will say to yourself i am muslim, but a muslim that beleive that jesus will come again and he will come to kill addajal.

http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22281
 

Al-Kashmiri

Well-Known Member
Staff member
Salam o alikom

I beleive brother that calling ourselves salafi have a great benifit to spreed the truth. In morocco suffism take a large place, they spreed innovation and worship in grave. once hamdo lillah people heard about salafi or even wahhabi ( wahhabi is the name given to salafi by suffi people ,cuz mohamwed ibn abdelwahhab destroy graves and place where they worship ppl ) people now are looking for sunnah with the understanding of the companions, people now learned to practice acording to what is proven by sunnah and also with the understanding of sahaba. My point is , if we call ourselves salafi it s not to distinguish ourselves from other but to warn others that they are going out of the sunnah.

what you wrote is right and i agree with you about ijtohad. But let me give an exemple.

i have a freind form pakistan, he say that he is muslim but he beleive in that :

- Jesus died in India
- Jesus was not taken by allah.
- Jesus will not come again.
- Ahmad mizar gholam ( a guy from india) is the Mahdi and jesus in one and he is Khalifa of allah.
- he don t beleive in dajjal.

when i aske him for proof, he bring ayate from qoran and interpret them diferently from what is written in tafasseer.

So brother ? how we can be muslims and beleive in two different thing? if i am right in my beleif then his wrong and he is right i am wrong ,,,cuz the truth is one. check this link to learn about this sect and compare your beleif to them.

http://www.turntoislam.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22281

once you finished to read it you will say to yourself i am muslim, but a muslim that beleive that jesus will come again and he will come to kill addajal.


Akhi, well then your friend from Pakistan is not a Muslim but a Qadiyani... They are kuffaar, the fataawaa about them are abundant.
 

Al-Kashmiri

Well-Known Member
Staff member
salam brother;

I know, i was trying to bring my brother to this conclusion.

Oh ok. Well the Da`wat us-Salafiyyah, it is the da`wah that begins with the shahaadah unlike the many calls of today. Subhaan Allaah! How many calls do you see that don't begin with the statement of tawheed, the shahaadah. This is where the Prophets and Messengers started, so we should start at this point as well. This is the da`wah of the salaf, and not the da`wah of the khalaf.

If he rejects tawheed, then there isn't much we can do, except show to him the errors of his deen, in a good manner and at the same time invite him to the truth. It isn't easy, but we should call according to our knowledge and ability.
 

Aapa

Mirajmom
Salaam,

I glanced at some of the responses. It needs to be made clear that in the US there are salafi groups that are very strict. These groups have observations that are not necessarily found in Islam. In some areas of the US these groups have been prone to violence within the communities. Once again, I emphasis this is limited to certain groups within the US. I believe that is what Sister Jabba was referring to. These groups are isolated..I would hope a member of this forum is able to find information on this. We need to shed light on this subject.
 

Al-Kashmiri

Well-Known Member
Staff member
Salaam,

I glanced at some of the responses. It needs to be made clear that in the US there are salafi groups that are very strict. These groups have observations that are not necessarily found in Islam. In some areas of the US these groups have been prone to violence within the communities. Once again, I emphasis this is limited to certain groups within the US. I believe that is what Sister Jabba was referring to. These groups are isolated..I would hope a member of this forum is able to find information on this. We need to shed light on this subject.

I suggest you read them entirely. I didn't get to continue my post as I had guests, but let me add that some of those associated with violence and terrorism are falsely using the label, the reality is they resemble the Khawaarij and not the Salaf. Such people are deserving to be called Kharijees and not Salafees. People are starting to realise that the term Salafee is indeed honourable. Those who call it an innovation often call them selves "Hanafee" or the like. I ask such people, which of the words is more suitable and more affiliated with the sunnah of the messenger, sal-Allaahu `alayhi wasallam. So as I said, people have started to acknowledge the fact that calling oneself a salafee is an ascription to the best of mankind and their methodology, but such people have to be evaluated, because some of those who make the claim are takfeeris.
 

AliIbanez

A Stranger in Dunyah
Asalaamu'alaykum

Inshallah you will all READ this and not skim thru..

May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala guide us all toward what is Haqq (truth), grant us Hidayat (guidence) and keep us on the Siratul Mustaqeem (straight path) ameen ya rabb


An Introduction to the Salafi Da'wah


Introduction

The Salafi Da'wah is that of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. It is the Religion of Islam - pure and free from any additions, deletions or alterations. It is to adhere to the Path of the Messenger (sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and of the True Believers (as-Salaf us-Salih). As-Salaf is a collective term referring to the Pious Pioneers in Islam and all those who follow in their footsteps in belief, actions and morals.

Allah has said (what means): Whoever contends with and contradicts the Messenger after guidance has been clearly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that of the Faithful Believers, We shall leave him in the Path he has chosen and land him in Hell, what an evil destination! [An Nisa 4:115].

Shaikh ul-lslam ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) commented on this ayah: "All who contradict and oppose the Messenger (S), after the right path has been clearly shown to them, have followed other than the Path of the Believers. And all who follow other than the Path of the Believers have contradicted and opposed the Messenger (S). If one thinks that he is mistaken in following the Path of the Faithful Believers, he is in the same position as one who thinks that he is mistaken in following the Messenger (S)."

Who are the "Salaf?"

As-Salaf us-Salih (or briefly: the Salaf) refers to the first and best three generations of Muslims. They are the Companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet (S), their immediate followers (Tabiun), and the followers of the Tabi'in. These were praised by the Prophet (S): The best of people is my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them [Bukhari and Muslim]. The term Salaf applies also to the Scholars of Ahl us-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah after the first three blessed generations who followed their way in belief and practices.

Allah (T) said (what means): The first to embrace Islam of the Muhajirin (those who migrated from Makkah to al-Madinah in obedience to Allah) and the Ansar (the citizens of al-Madinah who gave aid to the Muhajirin), and also those who follow them in the best way; Allah is well pleased with them, and they are with Him [At-Tawbah 9:100].

Among these scholars are (the number following the name is the Hijri year of death): Abu Hanifah (150), al-Awzai (157), ath-Thawn (161), al-Laith bin Sad (175), Malik bin Anas (179). Abdullah bin al-Mubarak (181), Sufyan bin 'Uyainah (198), ash-Shafi'i (204), Is'haq (238), Ahmad bin Hanbal (241), al-Bukhari (256), Muslim (261), Abu Dawud (275), Ibn Taymiyyah (728), adth-Dthahabi (748), Ibn ul-Qayyim (751), Ibn Kathir (774), Muhammad bin 'Abdil Wahhab (1206) and his many students, and, in our time: 'Abd ul-'Aziz bin Baz, Muhammad Nasir ud-Din al-Albani and others.

Who are the "Salafis?"

The description "Salafi" applies to one who truly attaches himself to the Salaf. This attachment is not to an arbitrary single person or group of people. It is an attachment to that which will never err - to the guidance of Muhammad (S), his Sahabai, and their true followers. Likewise, Salafiyyah (the Salafi Da'wah) is not blind following of any particular Shaikh or Imam. It is adherence to the Qur'an and Sunnah as understood and practiced collectively by as-Salaf as-Salih. A true Salafi values Tawhid, singling out Allah in all acts of worship: in supplication, in seeking aid, in seeking refuge in times of ease and hardship, in sacrifice, in making vows, in fearing and hoping and total reliance, and so on. A true Salafi actively seeks to remove shirk (polytheism) with all his capacity. He knows that victory is not possible without true Tawhid, and that shirk cannot be fought with the likes of it (i.e., with another form of shirk). A true Salafi adheres to the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) and of his companions after him.

The Prophet (S) said, Adhere very closely to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided successors after me; bite on to it with your molar teeth, and beware of the newly invented matters. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidthi. Whenever there is a difference of opinion, a true Salafi refers matters to Allah and His Prophet (S), acting in accordance with the ayah: If you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger if you do believe in Allah and the Last Day, that is better and more suitable for final determination [An-Nisa 4:59]. He gives precedence to the Word of Allah and of His Prophet (S) over the opinion of anyone else, in according with the ayah: Believers! Do not put your opinions forward ahead of Allah and His Messenger, and fear Allah. Verily Allah is All-Hearing and All-Knowing. [Al-Hujurat 49:1].

A true Salafi revives the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) in his worship and behavior. This makes him a stranger among people, as the Prophet (S) has described: Islam began as a stranger, and it will revert to being a stranger just as it began. So give glad tidings to the strangers. [Recorded by Muslim]. And he (S) said in another narration: So give glad tidings to the few, those who purify and correct what the people have corrupted of my Sunnah. [Authentic; al-Albani's as-Silsilat us-Sahihah number 1273].

A true Salalfi enjoins the good and forbids the evil. He warns people, out of deep concern, about shirk, innovations, misguided ways, and of deviant, destructive groups: Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong [Aal Imran 3: 104].

A true Salafi constantly seeks Allah's forgiveness, makes true repentance, remembers Allah abundantly, and rushes to perform the righteous deeds in order to purify his soul. Thus he attempts to follow the ayah: Truly he succeeds who purifies it (i.e., the soul) [Ash-Shams 91:8].

A true .Salafi worships Allah out of a combination of Fear, Hope and Love. Allah says (what means): Call upon Him, with Fear and Hope. [Al-Araf 7:56]. And He says (what means): There are people who take [for worship] alleged rivals to Allah, loving them as only Allah should be loved. But the Believers love Allah more than all else. [Al-Baqarah 2:165].

A true Salafi is not of the Khawarij who consider most Muslims to be kafirs (disbelievers) because of committing sins. He is not of the Shiah who revile the Sahabah, who claim that the Qur'an has been altered, who reject the authentic Sunnah, and who worship the Prophet's Family. He is not of the Qadariyyah who deny qadar (the Divine Decree). He is not of the murjiah who claim that iman is only words without deeds. He is not of the Mu'attilah who deny Allah's Attributes. He is not of the Sufis who worship graves and claim Divine incarnation. He is not of the Muqallidun who insist that every Muslim should adhere to the Madth'hab (understanding) of a particular imam or shaikh, even when that madth'hab conflicts with the clear texts of the Qur'an or authentic Sunnah.

Thus the true Salafs are Ahl us-Sunnati wal-Jamaah. They are at-Ta'ifat ul-Mansurah (the Aided, Victorious Group) and al-Firqat un-Najiyah (the Saved Party) which have been described in several hadiths. The Messenger (S) said: A group from my Ummah (nation or community) will always be aided with victory as they continue to persevere upon the Truth; they will not be harmed by those who abandon them or those who oppose them. [Recorded by Muslim]. And he (S) said: This Ummah will split into seventy three parties, all of which will go to Hell - except for one party: the one which will follow the same path as what I and my companions are following today. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidthi, and others]. In one report he (S) described this Saved Party as: ... except for one party, which is the Jama'ah.

Upon comprehending this, a Muslim has no option but to be salafi. In doing so he attaches himself to that group which has been guaranteed success, victory, salvation and safety from the Fire.

The Fundamental Principles of the Salafi Da'wah

The Salafi Da'wah stands upon the principles of Tawhid and Tazkiyah.

Tawheed

Tawhid means to accept and believe in the oneness of Allah (T) and in the uniqueness of His Message. It means to worship Allah (T) alone, and to worship Him in accordance with His legislation. Tawhid encompasses the following principles:

1. To believe in Allah's existance and ownership of the creation, which is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of Rububiyyah (Allah's being the only True Lord or Rabb). Allah (T) says (what means): Praise be to Allah (T) the Lord of the Worlds. [Al-Fatihah 1:2]. And He says (what means): Allah is the Creater of all things, and He is in charge of all things. [Ash-Shura 42:11].

2. To believe that Allah possesses the attributes of perfection and the Most Excellent Names, as mentioned in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, and in accordance to their literal Arabic meanings without denial of these attributes or likening them to the attributes of His creation. This is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of Asma' and Sifaat (Names and Attributes). Allah (T) says (what means): Say: He is Allah the One, Allah the Self Sufficient Master (whom all creatures need). He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is nothing comparable to Him. [Al-Ikhlas 112:1-4]. And Allah also says (what means): There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer. [Ash-Shuirai 42:1 1 ].

3. To believe that Allah is the only one worthy of worship and full obedience, which is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of 'Ubudiyyah or 'Ibadah (worship), or of llahiyyah or Uluhiyyah (state of being the only True God or Ilah). Allah says (what means): And the Mosques are for Allah (alone) so do not invoke anyone along with Allah. [Al-Jinn 72:18]. and He says: Whoever looks forward to meeting his Lord, let him do righteous deeds, and let him not ascribe unto anyone a share in the worship due to his Lord [alone]. [Al-Kahf 18:110].

4. To believe in the uniqueness of Prophet Muhammad's (S) Message and in the obligation to follow him exclusively. This is sometimes referred to as the Tawhid of Ittiba (adherence). Allah (T) said (what means): Say [Mubammad]: If you really do love Allah then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Al-Imran 3:31].

The Salafi Manhaj (methodology) maintains that these forms of Tawhid are inseparable from one another. They are the essence of the meaning of the testimony: "La ilaiha illa 'Llah, Muhammadun Rasulu 'Llah" (There is none worthy of being worshipped except Allah, and Muhammad is Allah's Messenger). The Salafi methodology places special emphasis on the Tawhid of Ittiba' because of the general tendency among many Muslims to neglect it. Thus it emphasizes the following items.

1. Belief that the revelation to the Prophet (S) is the final revelation, and that it is composed of two complementary and inseparable parts: the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The Prophet (S) said: I have indeed been given the Quran and, along with it, something similar to it. [Authentic; recorded by Abu Dawud and ad-Darimi]. And he (S) said: As long as you hold fast to two things which I have left among you, you will never go astray: Allah's Book and my Sunnah. [Authentic; recorded by al-Hakim].

2. Belief that obedience to the Messenger must be absolute, and that his position is unapproachable by anyone else among humanity. The Prophet (S) is alone to be obeyed and followed. All beliefs, statements, deeds and morals which conflict with his teachings are to be rejected and avoided. Believers! Obey Allah and His Messenger and do not turn away from him when you hear (his Message). [Al-Anfal 8:20].

3. Directing perfect love to Prophet Muhammad (S), which should be exhibited in adherence to his commands, swiftness in obeying him, putting his statements above and ahead of all others, studying his Sirah, and studying and implementing his Sunnah in everyday life. The Prophet (S) has said: None of you believes until I become more beloved to him than his father, child and all mankind. [Recorded by Muslim].

It is unfortunate that true adherence to the Way of the Prophet (S) has weakened in the Ummah and true love for him has all but disappeared because of:

* Abandoning his Sunnah and removing it from our daily lives, belittling it, and developing an attitude of pride and arrogance toward it.
* The spread of numerous unsubstantiated and fabricated hadiths among Muslims.
* The spread of many bid'ahs (innovations) among Muslims.
* Blind following of a specific madth'hab (Taqlid).
* Delivering Islamic verdicts without knowledge or evidence.
* Ceasing to implement the Shari'ah (Islamic laws) throughout the lands of Islam and replacing it by the ways and laws of the Kuffar (disbelievers).

Tazkiyah

Tazkiyah, on the other hand, means to be purified or to purify oneself by adhering to Allah's commands. In its best form, it would be to worship Him with complete surrender, submission, and devotion. This is a great favor that Allah (T) bestowed on this Urnmah. Allah did confer a great favor upon the believers when He sent a Messenger (i.e., Muhammad (S)) from amongst themselves reciting unto them His signs (i.e., the Quran) and purifying them (from sins and ignorance by adopting his way) and instructing them in the Book (the Quran) and Wisdom (the Sunnah) while before they had been in manifest error. [Al 'Imran 3:164]. The following points should help clarify the true meaning of Tazkiyah.

1. The Qur'an and Sunnah are the only sources for Tazkiyah.

2. The Prophet (S) is the purest of mankind in his soul. His character reflected the teachings of the Qur'an. Therefore, he is our model for Tazkiyah. Allah says (what means): Indeed in the Messenger of Allah is a beautiful pattern of conduct to follow for anyone whose hopes lie in Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah abundantly. [Al-Ahzab 33:21].

3. The Prophet's Companions and the rest of the Salaf are, as a group, a fine model to be followed in Tazkiyah.

4. There is no way of drawing closer to Allah except by adhering to what Prophet Muharnmad (S) came with. The Prophet (S) has said: If anyone introduces into this affair of ours (i.e., the religion of Islam) anything which does not belong to it, it will be rejected from him. [Recorded by Muslim].

5. There is no way to attain Tazkiyah but through the teachings of Islam. Allah says (what means): O you who believe! Enter into Islam wholeheartedly (i.e., obey all the regulations of Allah and His Messenger) and follow not the footsteps of Shaytan. Verily! He is to you an open enemy. [Al-Baqarah 2:208]. Thus there can be no Tazkiyah through deviant approaches of various groups, such as the Sufis who have corrupted the beliefs and practices of the Muslims.

6. The Salafi Manhaj represents the true exemplification of piety. It is Iman without hypocrisy, purity without corruption.

The Aims and Objectives of the Salafi Da'wah

The Salafi Da'wah is not a political party or a new madth'hab. Rather, the Salafi da'wah is that of Islam in its totality, addressing all humanity irrespective of culture, race, or color. It is the complete and perfect methodology of understanding Islam and acting according to its teachings.

Consequently, the aims of the Salafi Da'wah are no different than those of the Da'wah of Islam. Therefore the Salafis remain distinct from the various sects and groups in the way and methodology of their Da'wah. They call to Islam as a whole - to its correct understanding and implementation. Misguided groups and deviant sects emphasize and call to particular aspects of Islam, thereby neglecting its other aspects to suit their own needs, as well as losing sight of the purpose and perspective for which they have been created; which is, as Allah has stated (meaning): I have not created Jinn and people except (for this purpose): that they may worship Me. [Adth-Dthariyat 51:56]. And He has said (what means): And they were not commanded except with this: that they should worship Allah (alone), being sincere in His Din and being Hanifs (upright, true and conscientiously turning away from Shirk). [Al-Bayyinah 98:5]. This, in essence, is the call of all the Prophets: calling to the Tawhid of Allah, to the annihilation of shirk, to sincerity in His worship, to obedience to His Messengers, and to adherence to their way. This is also the essence of the Salafi Da'wah. This can further be itemized into the following practical objectives:

1. Return to the sublime Qur'an and to the Prophet's authentic Sunnah, and comprehend them both in accordance with the understanding and practice of as-Salaf: This conforms with what Allah (T) said (what means): If anyone contends with the Messenger even after the Guidance has been plainly conveyed to him, and follows a path other than that of the believers, We shall leave him in the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell: What an evil abode! [An-Nisa 4:115]. And: So if they believe as you believe (the companions of the Messenger (S)), they are indeed on the right path. [Al-Baqarah 2:137].

2. Caution Muslims and exhort them to cleanse their lives of all forms of: shirk (polytheism), bid'ahs, and philosophy or other thoughts alien to the pure, essential tenets of Islam. This is a duty that Allah (T) enjoined upon us: Help you one another in righteousness and piety, but do not help one another in sinning and transgression. [Al-Maidah 5:2].

3. Cleanse the Sunnah of the weak and fabricated narrations. The problems referred to in this and the previous point have marred the clarity of Islam and have prevented the progress of Muslims. This puts on us the responsibility referred to by the Messenger (S): A trustworthy group from every generation will carry this knowledge, expelling from it the alterations made by those going beyond bounds, and the false claims of the liars, and the misinterpretations of the ignorant. [Authentic recorded by Ibn Adiyy and others].

4. Educate Muslims and urge them to comply with the true Din, to act according to its teachings, and to adorn themselves with its virtues and ethics. This will ensure Allah's acceptance and will realize for them happiness and honor, as indicated in the following: By the passing time, man is indeed in [a state of] loss, except those who attain to faith and do good deeds, and those who enjoin upon one another the keeping to truth, and enjoin upon one another patience in adversity. [Al 'Asr 103:1-3].

5. Strive to revive Islamic thought within the boundaries of Islamic principles, and oppose stubborn adherence to madth'habs and prejudiced loyalty to parties. These problems have diverted Muslims from the pure original sources of Islam, and have deviated them from the honest Islamic brotherhood called to by Allah: And hold fast all together, by the rope of Allah, and be not divided among yourselves. [Al 'Imran 3:103]. And by His Messenger (S): Be, worshippers of Allah, one brethren. [Al Bukhari and Muslim].

6. Present realistic Islamic solutions to contemporary problems, and strive to resume a true Islamic way of life and to establish a true Islamic society governed by Allah's law. Allah (T) said: Hence, judge between them in accordance with what Allah has revealed, and do not follow their errant views. [Al-Maidah 5:49].

We call upon all Muslims to support us in carrying out this noble trust which will surely elevate and honor them and spread the eternal message of Islam all over earth. Allah (T) has promised this, and His promise is surely true: He it is who has sent forth His Messenger with [the task of spreading] guidance and the religion of truth, in order to make it prevail over all [false] religion, however hateful this may be to those who ascribe divinity to aught but Allah. [As-Saff 61:9]

Misconceptions about the Salafi Da'wah

There following are is a number of misconceptions about the Salafi Da'wah:

1. Calling as-Salafiyyah a "movement" or "movements." It should be clear to all that the Salafi Da'wah is Islam, no more and no less. It is the True Islam with all its teachings and implications. Anyone who talks about it as an outsider might as well talk about Islam as an outsider! It is the teachings of the Qur'an and the authentic Sunnah in the light of practices and understanding of as-Salaf: A "movement" is meant to indicate something temporal or reactionary, whereas the Salafi Da'wah is the only true and constant and blessed Da wah of the prophets.

2. Thinking or claiming that the Salafs are followers of a fifth madth'hab which is attributed to Ibn Taymiyyah or Ibn Baz or al-Albani. This is a grave misconception. As stated above, the Salaf sources are the Qur an, the Sunnah, and the methodology of as-Salaf: If these scholars rely in their ijtihad on these sources then we take what they say, not because they said it, rather because Allah or His Messenger said it or called to it directly or indirectly through the known channels of ijtihad. The same applies to all scholars throughout the ages. We take from them all what conforms with the Qur'an and the Sunnah and we reject what does not.

3. The Salaf Da'wah is against all forms of 'asabiyyah and hizbiyyah (baseless allegiance for parties, factions, races, nations, etc). The only allowed allegiance is to Allah and His Messenger and to what stems from it. The leader of all Salafis is Muhammad (S). Anyone else will be respected and obeyed in as much as he obeys Allah and His Messenger. Claiming that the Salafi Da'wah calls its followers to be disorganized and chaotic in their behavior is another misconception. Work has to be organized and orderly, as was taught by the Messenger (S) on many occasions, but it should avoid the hizbiyyah disease described above.

4. The Salafi Da'wah puts a strong emphasis on tarbiyah (education and cultivation). This is not a mere academic educational process; rather, it is a complete process which is meant to raise committed Muslims who understand their Din and who practice it in the best possible way.


We ask Allah (ta'ala) to guide us to the truth, to steady our feet, and to forgive our shortcomings.


Asslamualaikum. Yes, I've read that some of these sects are really doing things that are outside the shade of the sunnah of prophet Muhammad sws (such as praying in the grave, celebrating other festivities aside for Eid Fitr and Eid Edha, etc.). Thanks for the clarification.

But then I will leave a hadith with regards to this.


Hadith 803. (Shahi Bukhari)

Narrated By Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman: The people used to ask Allah's Apostle about good, but I used to ask him about evil for fear that it might overtake me. Once I said, "O Allah's Apostle! We were in ignorance and in evil and Allah has bestowed upon us the present good; will there by any evil after this good?" He said, "Yes." I asked, "Will there be GOOD after that evil?" He said, "Yes, but it would be tained with DAKHAN (i.e. Little evil)." I asked, "What will its DAKHAN be?" He said, "There will be some people who will lead (people) according to principles other than my tradition. You will see their actions and disapprove of them." I said, "Will there by any evil after that good?" He said, "Yes, there will be some people who will invite others to the doors of Hell, and whoever accepts their invitation to it will be thrown in it (by them)." I said, "O Allah's Apostle! Describe those people to us." He said, "They will belong to us and speak our language" I asked, "What do you order me to do if such a thing should take place in my life?" He said, "Adhere to the group of Muslims and their Chief." I asked, "If there is neither a group (of Muslims) nor a chief (what shall I do)?" He said, "Keep away from all those different sects, even if you had to bite (i.e. eat) the root of a tree, till you meet Allah while you are still in that state."



I'm not sure on what period of this prophecy where we (ummah) belong to (GOOD tainted with DAKHAN or the last one) . Inshaallah, may Allah swt protect us from these deviant sects. I DO HOPE THAT THERE ARE STILL LOTS OF TREES TO BITE :D
 

cihan

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This is a sect that helps to divide Muslims........I know so many people disagree here and I will most likely have this deleted. But you say Salafi's don't add anything....you just did the word salafi which is used to seperate yourselves from other Muslims. I don't agree with the idea of any sects in Islam and you can say that this is not a sect that you follow the Quran and Sunnah, but you have added things, you've added seperating yourselves from other Muslims, you've added judgement to other Muslims, you've added arrogance towards other people for not believing what you believe. So sad that so many converts are brainwashed by this.....:wasalam:
As salamu aleykum wr wb
+1.....i totaly agree with you brother...sometimes people think the thing they say is very good but they don't think where their saying will reach...Allah gave the name "muslim" to us ..so why we add things?how do we feel we have a right to add some other things then Allah did? Isn't it enough to call ourselves as "muslim" ? Doesn't Allah describes "who is a muslim?" in the Quran ? So why are we trying to point the things which is already in the definition of "muslim" >(like we are responsible for the Sunah of Rasullullah(s.a.w)< described by Allah(c.c) ? for example i don't call myself a monotheist...i call myself as a muslim..i don't call myself as a humanist...i call myself as a muslim...i left calling myself "sunni" after my searchs i am calling myself only as a "muslim"....i don't call myself as an animal lover ..i call myself muslim...This can goes for all "ideologies"...i am not liberal , i am a muslim ...i am not a capitalist , i am a muslim ....For everyone of them i can say "no i am not that" ...i am a muslim.........You can never guarantee me the descriptions and/or the contents of these words will not change...But i can guarantee you that the description and the content of the word "muslim" will stay under the protection of Allah(c.c) in the Quran...

Allah Hafiz
 

dna1987

Muslim Guy
I'm sorry, but I agree with cihan, jabba and muslimguy.

Show me a hadith where our Prophet saw said that saying "Muslim" is not enough. Or a verse from the Quran. Salam alaikum.
 

muharram23

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As salamu aleykum wr wb
+1.....i totaly agree with you brother...sometimes people think the thing they say is very good but they don't think where their saying will reach...Allah gave the name "muslim" to us ..so why we add things?how do we feel we have a right to add some other things then Allah did? Isn't it enough to call ourselves as "muslim" ? Doesn't Allah describes "who is a muslim?" in the Quran ? So why are we trying to point the things which is already in the definition of "muslim" >(like we are responsible for the Sunah of Rasullullah(s.a.w)< described by Allah(c.c) ? for example i don't call myself a monotheist...i call myself as a muslim..i don't call myself as a humanist...i call myself as a muslim...i left calling myself "sunni" after my searchs i am calling myself only as a "muslim"....i don't call myself as an animal lover ..i call myself muslim...This can goes for all "ideologies"...i am not liberal , i am a muslim ...i am not a capitalist , i am a muslim ....For everyone of them i can say "no i am not that" ...i am a muslim.........You can never guarantee me the descriptions and/or the contents of these words will not change...But i can guarantee you that the description and the content of the word "muslim" will stay under the protection of Allah(c.c) in the Quran...

Allah Hafiz


Salamu alaykum
looks like u havent read anything above. Take ur time and read the post of sister umm aysha, muhammad7d, and brother kashmiri. As we know that resulullah s.va said in one hadeeth that this ummah will divide into 73 sects, all but one in fire. The sahaba asked" ja resulullah which is the saved sect, and he svs replied, "that which i an my companions are on". Since this is a promise of resulullah s.va that it will happen and ALlah knows, maybe we have already 73 sects. Therefore, all those sects call themselves muslim. So, you wanna be part of them and end up in hell fire. Definitelly not. So, we need to look for that one group that follows that on which resulullah sva and his companions were on. That is the dawatu salafiyyah. The manhaj that tries to implement quran and sunnah according to which resulullah s.vs and his sahaba were on. Brother i dont wanna be a part of those 72 sects that call themselves muslims because their end is in the hell fire as resulullah sva has promised. I wanna be part of the salaf and follow the salaf, so alhamdulillah i am a salafi.

May Allah guide us to the right path and keep us firm

Alllah knows best

Wassalam

Muharram al bosni
 

muharram23

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I'm sorry, but I agree with cihan, jabba and muslimguy.

Show me a hadith where our Prophet saw said that saying "Muslim" is not enough. Or a verse from the Quran. Salam alaikum.

salamu alaykum

Yes brother, like shaykh al albani ra said, that would be good enough in the time of sahaba, when there were no sects. But, since today we have almost if not all 73 sects, we have to distinguish ourselves from the viruses of this ummah. You have to filter our this ummah with quran and sunnah. But how do u understand the quran and sunnah without the sahaba. Plizz don't be so hard headed. Most of the diviated groups dont like to understand and explain the quran and sunnah how the sahaba did. They like to use qiyaas (their own mind) to explain the quran and sunnah because that pleases their desires. All the diviated sects like biddah, and when we dont like to do biddah, they say "you guys dont like resulullah s.va" but instead we really do like resulllah and the sahaba more than anyone else. Good example is the mawlid (salabaration of birthday of resulllah). We are strongly against that, since its a biddah, neither resullllah s.vs celebrated it, nor did his companions, nor the tabieen nor atba tabieen. So, then they say "you guys dont love the prophet". Verily, they don't love the prophet since they believe that Allah s.va and His resulull didnt know that birthday was good to celebrate, or that the message was not complete, even though Allah s.va mentions in the quran that he completed this deen. The dawa of the salafiyaa is beatiful. We have the hadeeth and chains, and alhlul bidah dont have that, they have qiyas.

Allah knows best

Wasalam
 

dna1987

Muslim Guy
^ Yes, true, we are against the celebration of the Prophet's (saw) birthday as it is a deviation -

But as I asked earlier: "Show me a hadith where our Prophet saw said that saying "Muslim" is not enough". Salam alaikum.
 
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