Why Should Salafi?

By: Shaykh Muhammad Nashiruddin al-Albani 

Question:
Shaykh Muhammad Nashiruddin al-Albani  rahimahullah asked: "Why is it necessary to call themselves Salafi, whether it includes preaching Hizbiyyah, groups, madzhab or groups in Islam?"
Answer:
Indeed the word "as-Salaf" is already prevalent in the terminology of the Arabic language and Islamic law.  As for who becomes our discussion this time is the aspect syari'atnya. In an authentic history, when near death, the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to Hadrat Fatimah radi' anha (which means):
"Fear Allah and be patient, the best of 'as-Salaf' for you is me."
 
In fact, among the scholars often use the term "as-Salaf." One example of the use of "as-Salaf" which they usually wear in the form of poems to crack down on heresy:
"And every good is there in following the Salaf people."
"And every evil there is in the new case which was held-invent the Khalaf."

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The True Propeth

By Ustad Faiz Ahmas Asifuddin
There are only two possibilities when someone claiming to be prophets. Maybe it was the most correct, or else he was the most liar.
This is a clear case, there is no difference between the two vagueness at all except for people who are most or very stupid. Even the characteristics and circumstances of each claimant himself would provide clarity about the nature of each.
Never mind the recognition as a prophet, the recognition of something that is far from the degree nabipun, to distinguish between true with a lie, a lot have an easy way. Moreover, recognition as a prophet.Likewise, among others, the exact statement made by Imam Ibn Abi al-Izz-pensyarah Book-in Syarh Thahawiyah Aqidah al-ath-Thahawiyah'Aqidah things. 140 (cet.II - 1413 H/1993 M. Verification & Ta'liq: Dr. At-Turky & Syu'aib al-Arna'uth, Muassasah ar-Risala).

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The Meaning and Importance of 'Aqidah'

The Meaning of 'Aqidah'
The word 'aqidah' (عقيدة) is of the (morphological) form of (فعيلة) which has the meaning of (مفعول) (that to which something is done), meaning (معقودا عليه), that which is tied, knotted to, firmly fixed onto, held onto. It is derived from the root (عقد), which means to tie, fasten, join, bind.
The affairs of the religion are divided into akhbaar (information) and ahkaam (rulings that require action), as Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic, said:

وَتَمَّتْ كَلِمَتُ رَبِّكَ صِدْقًا وَعَدْلاً

And the Word of your Lord has been fulfilled in truth and in justice... (Al-An'am 6:115)

Allaah's word has been fulfilled in these two types: truthfulness in information and justice in His commands and prohibitions (ahkaam).
As for the akhbaar (information), then it is obligatory to accept and believe in them (make tasdeeq of them). Thus, anything that returns to belief (Eemaan) and acceptance (tasdeeq) and does not enter into the practical matters requiring action is called 'aqidah'. This is because its source and starting point is in the knowledge of the heart. It is called 'aqidah' because it enters the heart and it becomes fixed and tied to the heart strongly, meaning strongly bound and strongly adhered to it, in the sense that the heart is eager upon it so that it does not leave or escape from the heart.

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The Believers Will See Allah in the Afterlife

By Ustadz Ahmas Faiz bin Asifuddin

The believers believe in God will see Allah with their own eyes in the afterlife, including one form of faith in Allah, His book and the books of his apostles. They will see it clearly, like seeing the sun that is clean, the slightest  no clouds. Also like to see the moon on full moon nights, without overcrowding.

Similarly, Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah explains it in Al-Aqidah Al Wasithiyah [1]. And this is an agreement Salafush Salih radi 'anhum.

Imam Ibn Abi al-Izz al-Hanafi, Sharh Thahawiyah Aqidah books, asserts that he explained the believers saw his Lord on the day of the hereafter, has been declared by the shahabat, tabi'in, as well as the Imam of the Muslims who had known them in their priestly religion. Similarly, the experts Expert hadith and all groups who claim to be expert Kalam Sunnah Wal Jama. [2]

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The Types Tauhid

By  Shaykh Salih bin Fauzan Al-Fauzan.

Question
Shaykh Salih bin Fauzan al-Fauzan asked: Due to my ignorance about all kinds of monotheism and what is essentially, in the meantime I want innocent of (the things that are contrary to monotheism, that is) kesyirikan, then I expect an answer from the following questions. How many types of monotheism, and how the explanation of each?

Answers.
May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala add your spirit to seek the good, and this really shows how much your attention to the problem aqidah. Indeed, the Muslim should pay attention to sound belief because it is a principle aqeedah (foundation) of his deeds. Charitable acts are said to be correct and will get the reward only if it meets the following two conditions:

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Jamal Sultan's Comment For The Fatwa of DR. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.

Ustad Sultan Jamal hafizhahullah have a very good comment on the fatwa Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi in terms of democracy. Here I intend to quoting to be taken advantage by the readers, and so that readers know the untruth points of the speech of Dr  alQaradhawi.

Jamal Sultan said: "This issue is very important, and when the express is an expert in fiqh caliber Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the problem is increasingly important, not to mention the pulpit as the place to spread the fatwa to be read not less than one million people speak Arabic. So at that moment, no doubt about the danger will be greater, and he promoted himself to every writer and owner of thought.

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Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi and Democracy

By Sulaiman bin Shalih Al-Khurasyi Sulaiman bin Salih Al-Khurasyi


Dr.Yusuf al-Qaradawi supports democracy as he believes that democracy is the best alternative to dictatorship and tyranny. The following is a summary of opinion Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradhawi  of democracy is accompanied by comments against him.

Dr.Yusuf al-Qaradawi said: "Surely the liberal democracy the best in my opinion is the political side, which is reflected in the representation of life enforcement, in which people can choose their representatives who will portray the legislative power in parliament, and in one chamber or two chambers.
This election can only be reached through free elections and public, and who are eligible are receiving the most votes from the candidates who are affiliated to political parties or non-party.

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Pluralism, Ideology That Indisputable

Islam, the religion-as blessed by God, not constantly face numerous challenges. A serious challenge is the challenge in the field of religious thought, both internal and external.

We already understand, fanaticism, blind imitation, heresy, and superstition (kesyirikan) has become an internal challenge to Islam. However, the introduction of pluralism [1] into the discourse of Islamic thought has become one of the external challenges that are very dangerous because they try to undermine the construction of monotheism in Islam.

Tawhid = Mission  of the Prophet

Readers who glorified Allah, Allah Ta'ala sent Muhammad sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam to remove humans from kesyirikan towards unity as He sent the prophets and apostles before him. Allah ta'ala says,

ولقد بعثنا في كل أمة رسولا أن اعبدوا الله واجتنبوا الطاغوت (36)

"And verily We sent a messenger to every nation (proclaiming):" Worship Allah (alone), and shun all forms of worship of Evil. "(An Nahl: 36).

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