Principles of the Salafī Methodology
No Obedience to Creation in Disobedience to Allah
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains that obedience is only in what is good, including the duty to refuse sinful commands while treating parents kindly.
Articles
Methodology
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
What Is the Straight Path? Shaykh ʿAbd Allah al-Bukhārī
A reminder delivered in 2010 on the straight path, exclusive worship of Allah, following the Messenger and holding to the guidance of his Companions.
Shīʿah
Ordinary Adherents of the Rāfiḍah and Dealings with Them: Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī
Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhalī distinguishes between beliefs held by ordinary adherents of the Rāfiḍah and discusses worldly dealings and religious cooperation.
Shīʿah
Who Are the Rāfiḍah? Definitions Discussed by Shaykh ʿAlī al-Faqīhī
Shaykh ʿAlī al-Faqīhī’s discussion of the term Rāfiḍah, followed by the translator’s notes and definitions quoted from classical works.
Innovation and Innovators
Muqbil al-Wādiʿī’s Letter to the Scholars During His Illness
A short extract in which Muqbil al-Wādiʿī expresses hope that his recorded letter to the scholars may be a cause of recovery and asks that it be regarded as his testament if he dies.
Innovation and Innovators
If You See a Man Supplicating Against the Ruler, Then Know He Is an Innovator – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains al-Barbahārī’s statement on supplicating for Muslim rulers and the example of al-Fuḍayl ibn ʿIyāḍ.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Resolving Differences Among the People of Sunnah – Shaykh Muqbil al-Wādiʿī
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wādiʿī outlines measures for resolving differences through revelation, scholarly guidance, humility and attention to the Muslim community.
Scholars and Students of Knowledge
Acquiring Chains of Transmission – Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī answers a question on obtaining chains of transmission from teachers associated with religious innovation.
Khawārij and Extremism
The Salafīs Have Nothing to Do with Terrorism – Shaykh Aḥmad an-Najmī
Shaykh Aḥmad an-Najmī condemns terrorism and explains the prohibition of treachery in a statement concerning the bombings in Britain.
Scholars and Students of Knowledge
Examine Speech Before Accepting It: Guidance from Imām al-Barbahārī
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains al-Barbahārī’s guidance on verifying religious speech through revelation, the Companions and recognised scholars.
Innovation and Innovators
Choosing Companions Carefully – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains al-Barbahārī’s warning to consider whom one accompanies and listens to in times of tribulation.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Scholars of al-Jarḥ wal at-Taʿdīl – Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī names twelve scholars in a historical answer on al-jarḥ wa-t-taʿdīl, with the original list and later death dates distinguished.