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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Prophet And Wali Is An Ordinary Person, No Right To Be Worshiped!

By
Ustadz Abu Muslim Ismail al Atsari

Muhammad is the 'abduhu wa rasuluhu. Character from God to the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam is the best title. 'Abduhu (a servant) in addition to showing he sallallaahu' alaihi wa sallam as a servant who is really subject, also contains the meaning, he was a man like ourselves as creatures that should not be worshiped. The rasuluhu (messenger) shows, he sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam is the man who has a privilege, so he should not be overlooked.

Islam teaches that obedience by man, then good for himself. Humans only have what they've done when in the world. Allah Ta'ala says:

"Those who do good deeds, then the (reward) for himself. And those who do evil, then (his sins) upon himself, and occasionally not persecute the servants of your Lord (Him)." [Fushilat/41: 46].

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The Damages Of Valentine's Day

Alhamdulillahilladzi hamdan katsiron thoyyiban mubarokan fih kama yuhibbu robbuna wa yardho. Allahumma sholli ‘ala nabiyyina Muhammad wa ‘ala alihi wa shohbihi wa sallam. 

Many people must have been familiar with Valentine's Day. The day is celebrated as a manifestation of one's love. Embodiment is not just for a young couple in love. However, the day has a wider meaning. Among affection between each other, couples, parents-children, siblings and others. So valentine's day is called also the day of love.
 
Ancestor Valentine's Day

Actually there are many versions of the spread with respect to the origin of Valentine's Day. However, in general, most people know about the historical events that began when the ancient Romans to commemorate a great day of every February 15 called Lupercalia. The celebration of Lupercalia was a series of purification rituals in the ancient Roman period (13 to 18 February). The first two days, dedicated to the goddess of love (queen of feverish love) Juno Februata. On this day, the youth raffle girl names in the box. Then every young man take a name at random and outgoing girl whose name must be a partner for a year for fun and made an object of entertainment. On 15 February, they asked for protection from interference wolf god Lupercalia. During this ceremony, young people whipped up by the skin of animals and women scramble to lash dilecut because the assumption it will make them more fertile.

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Characteristics Of Isa 'upon whom be peace

By Yusuf bin Abdullah bin Yusuf Al-Wabil MA

Before we talk about the decline Isa ibn Maryam 'upon whom be peace, let us know the nature or identity first as mentioned in the texts syar'iyyah.

Identity Isa 'upon whom be peace
The characteristics according to some history of his stature is moderate, not high and short, red-skinned and hairy, chest area, straight hair like someone had just come out of the bath, and hair that reached the bottom tip of the ear (bottom) which neatly combed and meet both shoulders.

The hadiths that describe the characteristics of the Prophet Jesus' upon whom be peace, among others, which was narrated by Imam Bukhari and Muslim from Abu Hurayrah, he said: The Messenger of Allah said:

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Islam Is Religion Of Haq (Right) Which Bring By Muhammad alaihi wa sallam

By Al-Ustadz Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas

In Islam, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala end and perfecting other religions to His servants. With Islam as well, Allaah perfected pleasure and be pleased with Islam as a religion. Religion Islam is the true religion and the only religion acceptable to God, faith other than Islam will not be acceptable to God.
Allaah says.

"It means: Any person seeking religion other than Islam, it occasionally will not be accepted (the religion) thereof, and in the Hereafter he is among those who lose." [Ali 'Imran: 85]

God Almighty made it compulsory for all men to embrace Islam because the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam was sent to all mankind, as Allah Almighty says:

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Kind Of Apostasy

Apostasy comes from the word meaning irtadda raja'a (back), so that when it is said irtadda 'an diinihi then it means that person has infidels after embracing Islam (see Mu'jamul Wasith, 1 / 338)

Actions which led to him infidel or apostate is referred to as riddah (apostasy). In terms of meaning riddah are: to be disbelieved after berislam. Allah ta'ala says,

ومن يرتدد منكم عن دينه فيمت وهو كافر فأولئك حبطت أعمالهم في الدنيا والآخرة وأولئك أصحاب النار هم فيها خالدون

"Whoever among you who is an apostate from his religion and then die as disbelievers, they are the ones who lost deeds in the world and the hereafter. And they are the dwellers of Hell. They are in it eternal. "(Surat al-Baqara: 217) (see At-Tawheed li Shaffits Tsaalits' Aliy, p. 32.)

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Signs of Apocalypse

By Al-Ustadz Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas
 Of the coming Day of Judgement, then no one knows, good angel, the Prophet, or Apostle, this problem is a matter of supernatural and only Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala alone knows. As mentioned in the verses of Al-Qur'an and the hadiths of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam is saheeh.

Allaah says:

"They ask thee concerning the Hour: 'When is incurred.' Say: 'Verily the knowledge of the Day of Resurrection it is the Lord on my side, no one can explain the time of his arrival but Him. Doomsday is very heavy (for beings haranya turmoil) is in the heavens and on earth. Last Hour will not come to you but suddenly. 'They ask you as if you really know about it. Say: 'Verily the knowledge of the Day of Resurrection it is with Allah, but most people do not know.' "[Al-A'raaf: 187]

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Islam, You Already Understand?

Islam is the name for a din / religion of truth, religion is blessed by God for His servants. Islam is not just a belief that contains resignation alone without any specific signs such as shari'ah-taught by the Prophet to us, as was claimed by liberal and pluralist.

The proof, in the hadeeth of Jibreel Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam explained that Islam is included; confession / testimony that no god-right-except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establish prayer, pay the obligatory zakat, fasting Ramadan, and pilgrimage. Then, where is can be found in these teachings if not in the Islamic religion which is taught by the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam?

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