about how to deal with the misguided Islamic sects present in lands of disbelief, such as Britain, for example?

The questioner : Our brother who came from the lands of disbelief, Britain, and, if Allah wills, will remain here by the permission of Allah and will not return.

The Shaykh : Where is he?

The questioner : He wants to return there to give some tapes or items and fatwas to our brothers there. Among the questions he raises, and there are many, but we have only been able to address this one, is regarding the treatment by the Salafis there of the parties that have multiplied in the lands of disbelief. Some of these groups and parties hold some of the Salafi creed, not the methodology but the creed, while others hold nothing of it. For example, he cites the Tabligh group. As for the Tabligh, they often put out papers on the manner of prayer for the Hanafis, not the manner of prayer of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). What is their position? Can they, for example, tear up these papers that were put out, or what should they do? This is the first part. The second part is if these parties or groups hold a Salafi creed, like some of the brothers from the jihad movements, who wear the clothing of the Sunnah and perhaps hold much of the Salafi creed, but they declare many of the rulers and many of the Muslims to be disbelievers. What is the position of these Salafis toward these groups and these parties?

The Shaykh : I think part of this question is understood from my previous answer on how we deal with the Salafis whose actions you have heard about. That is, wisdom and good exhortation are necessary, and we do not repeat past speech. As for tearing up the writings or pamphlets that the Tabligh group distributes, which call for the Hanafi school of jurisprudence that they follow, of course, this is not of the method of da'wah, especially in the time of general estrangement. I mean by general estrangement the estrangement of Islam in all lands of Islam, and specifically the particular estrangement in the lands of disbelief and misguidance, where they are afflicted by residing there. It is not permissible for them to engage in such means, which do not issue except after establishing the proof and the obstinacy of the other party who is biased against the Sunnah for his school of jurisprudence becomes apparent. Therefore, da'wah with what is best and wisdom is necessary. It is not permissible to treat those who have not been given one to guide them to the Book and the Sunnah in this way. I believe that the deviation of the followers of schools of jurisprudence is due to their ignorance of the Salafi da'wah. If they were given one to call them in a language they understand, I believe that, if not the majority of them, many of them would respond to the call of the truth. So I want to clarify on this occasion: do they have scholars of the Book and the Sunnah and the methodology of the pious predecessors?

The questioner : Scholars, meaning scholars, not students of knowledge, I mean.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : I was there. He says there are few, but I think there are none, meaning scholars, I mean.

The Shaykh : This is the problem. Therefore, we advise these people to focus on themselves, to learn, and to understand the religion according to our correct methodology, and to raise themselves upon this da'wah, the call of the truth. Then, if they find an opportunity, they should convey this da'wah with what is best to others. As for creating friction, disputes, and quarrels, the division and disagreement they already have is sufficient for them. Yes.