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Jurisprudence
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan describes the Ramadan practices of the Salaf, who dedicated themselves to worship and reduced worldly affairs. They spent time in the masājid, guarded their fast, avoided backbiting, recited the Qurʾān, and engaged in night prayer and good deeds throughout the day.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan advises students to abandon Yahya al-Hajuri and seek knowledge elsewhere, emphasising that knowledge is not confined to one teacher. He stresses that defending a scholar is only permissible if one is certain of their soundness and absence of innovation.
September 7, 2016
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Jurisprudence
Shaykh ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn Bāz explains that the saying “those who only know Allah ﷻ in Ramadan will not be successful” is attributed to the Salaf and refers to those who abandon obligatory worship after Ramadan. He clarifies that neglecting voluntary acts outside Ramadan is not sinful.
September 7, 2016
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Jurisprudence
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that a traveller should shorten prayers only if staying less than four days. If the intention is to remain for more than four days, the traveller should perform the full prayers and not shorten them.
September 7, 2016
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Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī explains that intentions for fasting are required daily, based on the Prophet’s ﷺ teaching that actions are judged by intentions. He clarifies that intention is internal, not verbal, and that waking for suḥūr and abstaining from food and drink suffice.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains the correct definition of innovation and warns against falsely labelling others as innovators. He states that true innovators must be advised, and if they persist, they and their followers are to be boycotted and avoided, as they share the same error.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that, for the people of the Sunnah and Jamāʿah, there is no such thing as a good innovation. He emphasises the Prophet’s ﷺ statement that every innovation is misguidance, and warns that claiming otherwise rejects the Prophet’s ﷺ teaching.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that a Sunni preacher should not teach in a mosque that mixes Sunnah teaching with innovators or deviants. He advises setting a clear condition: teaching is only permissible if the mosque avoids inviting those who oppose the Sunnah.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muḥammad al-Madkhali emphasises that true role models are those who have passed away, as the living may face trials and deviate. He notes the decline of several figures, including Yahya al-Hajuri, who ultimately aligned with Abūl-Hasan and Ali Hasan.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Abdullah al-Bukhari warns against Yahya al-Hajuri’s major deviations, including his attacks on the Prophet’s ﷺ Sunnah and his extreme loyalty system. He explains that defending al-Hajuri indicates ignorance or acceptance of his errors, and that his influence harms the Salafi community worldwide.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh al-ʿUthaymīn explains that the second athan on Friday, called when the imam arrives, is part of the Sunnah. Uthman ibn Affan introduced the first athan only to prepare people due to increasing numbers. Calling this an innovation is incorrect and disrespectful to the Companions.
September 7, 2016
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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi‘i criticizes those who praise or support violent extremists like Osama bin Laden and Abu Hamza. He highlights that true Salafis reject such groups, and warns that their actions harm Muslims worldwide and spread fear and injustice.
September 7, 2016