Scholars
Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī: His Studies, Teaching and Works
A historical biography of Zayd al-Madkhalī covering his upbringing, teachers, teaching service, students and selected works, based on Fawwāz al-Madkhalī’s 2011 account.
Articles
Articles
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.
Ḥadīth Study
Lawful Earning and Self-Reliance in Islam – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains lawful earning, the limits of necessity and the Companions’ example of working for their provision.
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.
Ḥadīth Study
Renouncing Worldly Excess and Attaining Love – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains how renouncing worldly excess and what others possess brings love, while retaining necessary lawful provision.
Repentance, Patience and Steadfastness
Repentance from Public Falsehood: Clarification and Signs of Sincerity
An article on publicly clarifying repentance from falsehood, with explanations by scholars and the reports of Ṣabīgh and Kaʿb ibn Mālik.
Ḥadīth Study
A Muslim’s Blood, Wealth and Honour – Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān explains the sanctity of a Muslim’s blood, wealth and honour, with translator’s notes on lawful authority and sincere advice.
Prayer
Should the Worshipper Remain Silent Until the Imām Bows? – Shaykh al-ʿUthaymīn
Shaykh al-ʿUthaymīn explains what a follower should recite after finishing al-Fātiḥah before the imām bows in a silent prayer.
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.