Translated by Abu Rumaysah Surah al-Fatihah 1) With the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. 2) All the praises and thanks are for Allah the Lord of the Universe. 3) The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful. 4) Master of the Day of Recompense. 5) You Alone …
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Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah was asked about the words which were narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “My heaven and my earth could not contain Me, but the heart of My believing slave contains Me”? He replied: Praise be to Allaah. What they mentioned is from the …
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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 …
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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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