The Ruling on Claiming Affiliation with the Salafi and Athari Schools

The questioner:
A questioner says: Some people object to those who say, "We are Salafis and Atharis." Is there any basis for this objection? Is it permissible to claim affiliation with the Salafi, Athari, and Jahmi schools, or are they just one of the parties?

The Shaykh:
The Jahmi school.

The questioner:
He does not say, "May Allah reward you." Is it permissible to claim affiliation with the Salafi, Athari, and Jahmi schools, or are they just a party?

The Shaykh:
The Jahmi school, the Jahmi school, is that it?

The questioner:
The Jahmi school, may Allah reward you.

The Shaykh:
The Jahmi school. There is no sect called the "Jahmi school." This is one of the titles they have coined among themselves, and it is not in the original sources. Whoever differs with them on any matter, they become hostile toward him and label him. Leave these matters alone. As for claiming affiliation with the Salafi school, that is good, but you must know what the Salafi school is. You must follow them with excellence; you need to master the methodology of the Salaf in order to follow it. There is no need for you to say, "I am a Salafi," to praise yourself. No, do not say that. Hold fast to what the Salaf were upon, and do not praise yourself in this matter. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,