The Ruling on Saying “I am a Salafi”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, it is not hidden from you that Islamic sects have appeared on the Islamic scene today. What is the ruling on saying “I am a Salafi”? Thank you.
Answer:
Well, if you say “I am a Salafi” in truth, and you know the methodology of the Salaf and adhere to it, then there is nothing wrong with it.[Fussilat 41:33] is in the Qur’an. So if you say this while knowing the Salafi methodology and adhering to it, that is a good thing. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh, it is not hidden from you that Islamic sects have appeared on the Islamic scene today. What is the ruling on saying “I am a Salafi”? Thank you.
Answer:
Well, if you say “I am a Salafi” in truth, and you know the methodology of the Salaf and adhere to it, then there is nothing wrong with it.
and says, "Indeed, I am of the Muslims."
وَقَالَ إِنَّنِي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (088) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1436-04-29] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (36:57)
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