The Ruling on Being Called a Salafi or an Athari
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Question:
The questioner says: Is it permissible for one who adheres to the creed of the Salaf to append the term Salafi or Athari to his name? And what is the ruling on adhering to this creed with such a designation?
Answer:
It depends on the need. If there is a need for it, such as when he is among people who display the methodology of the opponents, he mentions this in order to clarify that he is not on the path of those people. If a need calls for it, do so. But if there is no need calling for it, it should not be done, because it is self-praise. Self-praise and boasting are only permissible when there is a need. Yes.
The questioner says: Is it permissible for one who adheres to the creed of the Salaf to append the term Salafi or Athari to his name? And what is the ruling on adhering to this creed with such a designation?
Answer:
It depends on the need. If there is a need for it, such as when he is among people who display the methodology of the opponents, he mentions this in order to clarify that he is not on the path of those people. If a need calls for it, do so. But if there is no need calling for it, it should not be done, because it is self-praise. Self-praise and boasting are only permissible when there is a need. Yes.
Source
التسمي بالسلفي أو الأثري — alfawzan.live
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