An example of applying the understanding of the religion according to the understanding of the Salaf.

The Shaykh : This is the example before you. We did not pay attention to this detailed narration of Ibn Mas'ud, which distinguishes between his life (peace be upon him), during which they would say, "Peace be upon you, O Prophet," and after his passing, during which they said, "Peace be upon the Prophet." We would not have applied the hadith except to the first Prophetic instruction, which is and so on. However, our reliance on this Companion, who distinguished for us, is not based on a word from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but rather on his understanding, distinguishing between the peace offered by addressing him during his life and the peace offered by ceasing to address him after his death. From this, it becomes clear to you, as an example among hundreds, indeed thousands, that we cannot understand the Book and the Sunnah correctly except according to the methodology of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and those who came after them.