Remaining Firm Upon Salafiyyah

Remaining Firm Upon Salafiyyah

QUESTION

What are some things that will keep a person firm upon Salafiyyah and distant from the paths of misguidance?

ANSWER by Shaykh 'Ubayd Al-Jaabiree, well-known scholar and retired professor from the Islaamic University of Al-Madeenah [ audio in 'Arabic only ]

There are a number of affairs that will help someone in this. From them:

[1] Staying close to the people of knowledge, those who are known for:

[a] their capabilities;

[b] being foremost in virtues;

[c] being well versed in knowledge;

[d] their strength in (knowledge of) the Sunnah;

[e] their adherence to it;

[f] their harshness against the people of desires.

It is suitable that they are the ones to take (knowledge) from, the knowledge that is paired with wisdom.

[2] Staying distant from the people of innovation and desires, keeping away from their gatherings, and not subjecting oneself to their debating and argumentation.

[3] Reading the books authored by the Salaf, reading them with the scholars if that is possible. If that is not possible, then asking about the phrases or subjects which are difficult to understand within these Salafee books, asking the people of knowledge about them, so they can clarify any misunderstandings one encounters.

 

SOURCE

This was translated exclusively for http://www.bakkah.net/ from a published recording entitled Liqaa' Maftooh,

Be Serious in Following The Methodology of The Salaf

Link

Salafiyyah Is The Party Of Allah And Whatever Opposes It Is The Party Of The Devil - al-‘Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan

Salafiyyah Is The Party Of Allah And Whatever Opposes It Is The Party Of The Devil - al-‘Allaamah Saalih Al-Fawzaan

 

Question: Is Salafiyyah a party from amongst the various parties and is it permissible…?

Answer: The Shaykh interjects saying:

Salafiyyah is the original foundation, O my brother, it is not a party from amongst the various parties. It is the original foundation and whatever opposes it is falsehood. Yes, they may be called a party because Allah said, “They are the party of Allah.” [al-Mujaadilah: 19]

We say yes it is a party but it is the party of Allah and whatever opposes it is the party of the Shaytaan as Allah mentioned, “They are the party of the Shaytaan.” [al-Mujaadilah: 22]

Yes. Yes... However, as for you saying that Salafiyyah is a party and then you remain silent, then no. [Rather] say, ‘Salafiyyah is the party of Allah’ because Allah called them the party of Allah.