Salafiyyah means following the creed, methodology, and lifestyle of the Salaf al-Sālih, beginning with the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions, followed by the three virtuous generations. A true Salafi studies and follows their understanding without additions or deviations, embodying the authentic path of Islam.
To be a Salafi means adhering to the Creed, Methodology and the way of life of the Salaf As-Sālih (the Pious Predecessors). The earliest Salaf were the generation of our Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. Then after them came the three virtuous generations of believers who held fast to the Sunnah (Path) of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. The person who understands this path correctly, follows it exactly, without introducing anything into it and nor deviating from it is a Salafi. To be a Salafi is not merely to imagine that one is upon the true path of the Salaf, but Salafism is to study the religion of the Companions and follow it — it was they who understood best the meanings and intent of the speech and actions of the Prophet ﷺ. So, if someone asks: “What is the Call (Da’wah) and Methodology (Manhaj) of the Salafis in learning, practising and teaching the Religion?” taken from – https://www.abukhadeejah.com/what-is-salafism-and-salafiyyah/
