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Living in Non-Muslim Countries
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Salih al-ʿUthaymīn explains that learning a language other than Arabic is not prohibited and may even be obligatory for effective daʿwah. However, he warns against teaching young children English as their primary language, due to the risk of exposure to harmful literature and cultural influence.
Terrorism and Extremism
Shaykh Sulaymān Abā al-Khayl explains the Salafi stance towards those who return from ISIS. If they repent and abandon the ideology, they should be supported and monitored. If they persist in their beliefs, they must be advised, and authorities should be informed to prevent further harm.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Shaykh Rabīʿ ibn Hādī al-Madkhalī warns against seeking funding from Hizb organisations such as Ihyaa at-Turāth. He urges Salafīs to remain self-sufficient, rely on what Allah ﷻ has provided, and preserve the Salafi methodology, warning that external wealth can corrupt the call and cause division.
Prayer
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān explains that if a person dies abandoning the prayer intentionally, good deeds performed on their behalf, including charity and fasting, will not benefit them. Forgiveness should not be sought for such a person if they died in that state.
Sīrah
Shaykh Muḥammad Naṣir ad-Dīn al-Albānī explains how the Prophet ﷺ responded to believers who confessed their sins, guiding them to repentance and reminding them of the expiatory power of good deeds. He also recounts how the Prophet ﷺ counselled a young man seeking permission to commit fornication.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Shaykh Rabīʿ ibn Hādī al-Madkhalī advises the Salafi youth to cling to the Qurʾān and Sunnah, avoid division and innovation, and uphold the methodology of the righteous predecessors. He emphasises unity, sincere adherence to the primary sources, and distancing oneself from causes of discord.
Khawārij and Extremism
Shaykh Muḥammad Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn explains that those who declare others disbelievers without meeting the conditions of takfīr are the inheritors of the Khawārij. He stresses that takfīr requires knowledge and intent, and it is not permissible to hastily label actions or people as lawful or unlawful.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān explains that not refuting innovators is what hardens the heart, as doubts take root and grow. Refuting falsehood with the truth softens hearts and returns people to the correct path, based on the Qurʾān and Sunnah.
Khawārij and Extremism
In this concise ruling, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin al-ʿAbbād clarifies the true nature of al-Qaʿidah. While some label them Khawārij and others call them mujahidūn, the Shaykh states that they are mujahidūn only for the devil.
Daʿwah and Invitation to Islam
This article explains the ruling on collaborating with groups that oppose the methodology of the Qurʾān and Sunnah in charitable work or daʿwah. Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān clarifies that such cooperation is considered helping one another in sin and injustice.
Principles of the Salafī Methodology
Shaykh al-Albani explains that forming Islamic organisations or unions is not permissible in Islam because it leads to hizbiyyah (partisanship). He emphasizes that Islam does not support forming separate groups or parties based on religious labels.
Innovation and Innovators
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Hadi al-Madkhali strongly criticizes a group on al-Oloom.net, calling them ignorant and liars. He accuses them of misquoting and spreading false statements, especially regarding his fatwa on elections, and highlights the need for accurate representation of scholars’ views.
