The ruling on saying "We are Salafis" and distinguishing oneself by that

Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: What is the ruling on us saying, "We are Salafis and Ahl al-athar," and distinguishing ourselves from people by that?

Answer:
There is no need for this. Do not say, "I am a Salafi," and "I am..." You should adhere to the methodology of the Salaf and the methodology of the athar, and stick to the athar and the hadith, without saying, "I am this" and "I am that." Do you not know that you are certifying yourself? Do you not certify yourself in this? Yes.