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Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that books of the people of Sunnah are available, and one must search for them. Relying on innovators or their books is forbidden, as they are like deadly poison, so do not depend on them for knowledge.
Knowledge
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains the statement of Ibn Sirin, emphasizing that Islamic knowledge must be taken directly from trustworthy scholars who are sound in knowledge and religion, and not merely from books, recordings, or the internet.
Methodology
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali explains that the Salaf judged a person by three signs: who he accompanies, who he visits, and who he keeps close ties with. After these, no further inquiry was needed.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan states that a Sunni preacher should not teach in a mosque that hosts both Sunnis and innovators, as it mixes truth with falsehood. He should only teach if a condition is set against such mixing.
Methodology
Shaykh Muqbil explains that a detailed scholarly criticism is sufficient, even if only one scholar has refuted an innovator. Truth depends on evidence, not on consensus, and a trustworthy scholar’s refutation must be accepted.
Methodology
Shaykh Muhammad Bazmul explains that detailed criticism takes precedence over praise, even if praised by respected scholars. Praise does not nullify evidence-based refutation, and those who persist in error often refuse repentance due to pride and fear of losing followers.
Innovations and It’s People
Shaykh Muhammad Ramzān al-Hājirī advises that a young student may warn against known innovated groups and clearly identified innovators, but should not habitually label people as innovators. Such detailed criticism is reserved for qualified scholars.
Methodology
Shaykh Muqbil warns against reading books or listening to recordings of those who were once Salafi but later deviated. He advises staying away from their works and lectures, emphasizing the need for their repentance and return to the Book and Sunnah.
Fasting
Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami explains that fasting Shaʿbān in full or mostly is a confirmed Sunnah. However, the practice of fasting only the middle day and worshipping that night is an innovation and not permitted. The Prophet ﷺ did not prescribe it.
Methodology
Shaykh Salih al-Fawzan explains that when a scholar agrees with the innovators on any matter of creed or fundamental principles, he is considered to be part of them and becomes an innovator himself.
Methodology
Shaykh Muhammad al-Madkhali explains that if trusted scholars declare someone an innovator, their statement should be followed. It is not correct to treat the accused as equal to the scholars or to doubt their judgement.
Methodology
Shaykh Ahmad al-Najmī warns against callers who claim to be Salafi yet mix with hizbīs, reject refutations, and defend innovators. True Salafiyyah requires enjoining good, forbidding evil, and correcting falsehood based on the Qur’an and Sunnah.
