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Innovation and Innovators
Yasir Qadhi suggests setting aside theological differences for practical cooperation. Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan rejects this approach, stating that failing to distinguish truth from falsehood under the guise of unity is an innovation. He warns that such a stance is misleading and urges adherence to clear religious boundaries.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Rabīʿ al-Madkhali urges Muslims to adhere to the understanding of the Salaf, which is accessible through their books and teachings. He challenges innovators by stating that the Salaf’s works clearly distinguish truth from falsehood, much like the Torah exposed the Jews in the Prophet’s time.
Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh Ahmed ibn Yahya al-Najmi strongly condemns those who claim that Usamah ibn Laden is the awaited Mahdī or the leader of Muslims. He states that such people are devils, and praising ibn Laden is evidence of sharing his renegade stance.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Salih al-Luhaydan explains that ordinary people who follow deviant sects or theologies are considered part of those groups. Even if they lack detailed knowledge of the errors, their adherence to the creed places them within the misguided group.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali clarifies that the Friday athān introduced by ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān is not an innovation. As a rightly guided caliph, he enacted it to address a genuine need, and Muslims are commanded to follow his Sunnah, as affirmed by the Prophet ﷺ.
Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahya an-Najmi strongly condemns those who claim that Ibn Lāden is the awaited Mahdī or a Muslim leader. He states that such people are devils and that praising Ibn Lāden indicates one shares his renegade status.
Shīʿah
Shaykh Muḥammad Nasir al-Dīn al-Albānī affirms the disbelief and misguidance of many Shīʿī scholars, especially among the Rāfiḍa. He cites examples such as Khomeinī, who openly declared his disbelief in his work The Islamic State, highlighting the clear deviation in their teachings.
Shīʿah
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that those who slander the Companions and deny the innocence of ʿĀʾisha are disbelievers, and their sacrifices should not be eaten. He also warns that many Sufis have fallen into grave worship and supplication to others besides Allah ﷻ, which is disbelief and shirk.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali condemns the two-faced behaviour of some who support Yahya al-Hajuri and Dammaj, revealing their slander and hostility towards Salafi scholars. He warns that such hypocrisy is more harmful than clear opposition and urges the preservation of respectful scholarly conduct.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali explains that those who appear Sunni yet sit with innovators are more dangerous than the innovators themselves. Their deception misleads others, as people assume their companionship implies correctness, ultimately pulling them away from the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah.
Innovation and Innovators
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.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Hādī al-Madkhali explains that followers of ʿAlī al-Halabī fall into two categories: those who are knowingly fanatic and are treated as his companions, and those who were deceived and should be advised. If they persist after clear evidence, they are then treated like the first group.
