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Scholars and Students of Knowledge
A student of knowledge asks whether new learners should engage in dawʿah and guide others to scholars following the Prophetic ﷺ Sunnah. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān affirms that they should call to Islam within their knowledge and connect people to trustworthy scholars.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Scholars give precedence to detailed criticism (jarḥ mufassal) over general praise (taʿdīl). If a person’s integrity is established, only detailed criticism is accepted against them. When detailed criticism conflicts with detailed praise, the praise is accepted only if it refutes the criticism with evidence, unless the person is known for deception.
Innovation and Innovators
When a scholar repeatedly visits mosques of the People of Innovation, one must first determine whether he is ignorant of their reality or part of them. If he is unaware, he should be advised and guided. If he persists, students of knowledge should avoid him and seek benefit elsewhere to protect themselves from harm.
Innovation and Innovators
Khawārij and Extremism
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
The Prophet ﷺ promised that a group following the truth will always exist until the Hour. Therefore, the claim that no saved sect exists today is false. The Qurʾān and Sunnah confirm the continuous presence of the true community, and those who deny this are following personal desires rather than guidance.
Khawārij and Extremism
Criticising ISIS is not equivalent to criticising Muslim rulers. ISIS rose through rebellion against established systems and is unanimously rejected by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Their actions align with the Khawārij, and therefore they must be condemned according to the Qurʾān, Sunnah and the methodology of the Salaf.
Shīʿah
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul says the claim that al-Husayn ibn Ali invented Wahdat ul-Wujud is a lie. He was a noble companion and would never promote such a belief. Wahdat ul-Wujud is rejected by scholars as a form of disbelief.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Scholars and Students of Knowledge
Shaykh Muqbil explains that graduates from Madinah who speak badly about Shaykh Rabi are likely biased followers of groups like the Ikhwan or Sururis. Their criticism does not harm the Shaykh; it only harms themselves, as the Shaykh stood firmly against many innovators.
Scholars and Students of Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Hadi advises students to keep in touch with their scholars and fellow students after graduation. He stresses that ongoing contact helps preserve unity, trust, and correct knowledge, especially during trials. Staying connected ensures scholars know your status and can guide you rightly.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan says it is not permissible to hold lessons in mosques of innovators while abandoning the mosques of the people of Sunnah. Teaching in those mosques encourages innovation and gives them a false proof, while the sincere seekers will attend the mosques of the Sunnah.
