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| A '''Salafi''' (Arabic سلفي lit. ''early muslim''), from the Arabic world ''Salaf'' سلف (meaning ''predecessors'' or ''early generations''), is a practictioner of Salafiyyah (Salafism). Modern usage from the Islamic phrase ''minhaj as-Salaf منهاج السلف'', or ''method of the early Muslims''. Also known as the ] branch of Islam. | A '''Salafi''' (Arabic سلفي lit. ''early muslim''), from the Arabic world ''Salaf'' سلف (meaning ''predecessors'' or ''early generations''), is a practictioner of Salafiyyah (Salafism). Modern usage from the Islamic phrase ''minhaj as-Salaf منهاج السلف'', or ''method of the early Muslims''. Also known as the ] branch of Islam. | ||
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| The Salafis view the first three generations of ], who are the prophet Muhammad's ], and the two generation after them as perfect examples of how ] should be lived and practiced. These three generations are often referred to as the ''Pious generations''. | The Salafis view the first three generations of ], who are the prophet Muhammad's ], and the two generation after them as perfect examples of how ] should be lived and practiced. These three generations are often referred to as the ''Pious generations''. | ||
| Islamic jurisprudence holds that, in order of precedence, the sources of Islamic law are : a) the ] (the Muslim revealed scripture), b) the ] (prophetic traditions) and c) ] (consensus) |
Islamic jurisprudence holds that, in order of precedence, the sources of Islamic law are : a) the ] (the Muslim revealed scripture), b) the ] (prophetic traditions) and c) ] (consensus). | ||
| Unfortunately nowadays, some abuse the name of "salaf" and attribute this to Muslims who distort the understanding of the salafs. Some call them "Neo-Salafis", some call them "Saudi-Salafis", some even call them "Sufi-Salafis" - by whatever name you know them, it is pretty easy to spot them. They are the ones whose self-righteousness sickens those who come close to them, whose bad manners taint the most basic of their arguments and whose defence of the Saudi ruler, Fahd "Abu Righaal" corrupts their understanding of Islam. Their most outspoken website is Salafi Publications.com, which you will notice, attacks every Muslim who works for reform, or who simply differs with them in minor matters. | |||
| In modern Islam, the term Salafi has come to describe various sects and groups sharing their views. These include the Saudi-based ], and the ] based ] school, and the related schools in ]. More often, it is the Saudi-based school of thought that are referred to as Salafis, as they seek to purify modern Islam, sideline classical and much of medieval Islamic jurisprudence, and promote the interpretations of Salafi Islamic thinkers such as ]. These modern Salafis are sometimes called "neo-Salafis" (often disparagingly) or Salafists in order to distinguish Salafism from the early generations of Muslims (the original ''salaf''). | |||
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A Salafi (Arabic سلفي lit. early muslim), from the Arabic world Salaf سلف (meaning predecessors or early generations), is a practictioner of Salafiyyah (Salafism). Modern usage from the Islamic phrase minhaj as-Salaf منهاج السلف, or method of the early Muslims. Also known as the Wahhabi branch of Islam.
The word Salaf means predecessors (or ancestors) and refers to the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, the early Muslims who followed them, and the scholars of the first three generations of Muslims. They are also called - As Salafus Saalih (the Righteous Predecessors).
The Salafis view the first three generations of Muslims, who are the prophet Muhammad's Companions, and the two generation after them as perfect examples of how Islam should be lived and practiced. These three generations are often referred to as the Pious generations.
Islamic jurisprudence holds that, in order of precedence, the sources of Islamic law are : a) the Quran (the Muslim revealed scripture), b) the Hadith (prophetic traditions) and c) Ijma' (consensus).
Unfortunately nowadays, some abuse the name of "salaf" and attribute this to Muslims who distort the understanding of the salafs. Some call them "Neo-Salafis", some call them "Saudi-Salafis", some even call them "Sufi-Salafis" - by whatever name you know them, it is pretty easy to spot them. They are the ones whose self-righteousness sickens those who come close to them, whose bad manners taint the most basic of their arguments and whose defence of the Saudi ruler, Fahd "Abu Righaal" corrupts their understanding of Islam. Their most outspoken website is Salafi Publications.com, which you will notice, attacks every Muslim who works for reform, or who simply differs with them in minor matters.
The 'Golden Letter' of al-'Alaamah Bakr Abu Zaid to Rabee' al-Madkhali
Famous Salafis
- Bukhari
- Ibn Taymiyah
- Omar Bakri Muhammad
- Abu Hamza al-Misri
- Sheikh Abu Muhammad Al Maqdisi
- Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee
Related Links
External Links
Supporters of Sharee'ah Islamic Thinkers Society Reviving Islam Fake Salafi Publication Refutation
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