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Innovation and Innovators
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.
Innovation and Innovators
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.
Innovation and Innovators
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.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri explains that repentance from innovation follows the same conditions as repentance from sin. If the innovation was public or widely promoted, the repentance must also be public, with the individual clearly retracting, correcting, and clarifying the truth.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi strongly criticizes Yahya al-Hajuri’s claims and characterizes his statements as false, arrogant, and misleading. He warns against studying under him, rejects his accusations against scholars, and emphasizes that such behavior is not befitting for a student of knowledge.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi explains how the Salaf identified innovators by their companions, gatherings, and behavior. If someone mixes with innovators, it reveals their true methodology. Advising them is only valid with knowledge and success, otherwise staying away is safer to protect one’s faith.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi states that it is permissible to mention an innovator by name when warning others, especially if he is causing fitnah or leading people astray. Naming him helps protect the community from being misled.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmi explains that warning against innovators and exposing false beliefs is a major act of piety and a form of jihad for the sake of Allah ﷻ. He adds that those who oppose such refutations are either ignorant or following their desires.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ubayd al-Jabiri warns Muslims not to follow Ali al-Halabi, calling him a misguided innovator who misleads others. He urges people to avoid his teachings and the associated center until it is run by credible scholars and returns to the correct Salafi methodology.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabi explains that if an innovator claims repentance but fails to correct the harm he caused, the community must continue to boycott and warn against him. True repentance requires rectifying mistakes and making the truth clear, as guided by the Qur’an.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul states that anyone defending Abūl-Ḥasan al-Marʿibī is treated like a supporter of innovation. They are advised to return to the truth, and if they refuse, they are warned against, avoided, and their gatherings are not attended.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabi al-Madkhali explains that al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil is not merely scholarly interpretation but a proven methodology grounded in Qur’an, Sunnah, and the Salaf’s practice. Rejecting reliable criticism undermines the foundations of Islamic knowledge and the principles of the Salafī methodology.
