Orthodox (Sunni) Islam vs. the Salafi / Wahhabi movement

[al-Maliki]

As-salamu alaikum,

I have noticed a tendency on this forum, from some of the members, of not regarding the Salafi (Wahhabi) movement as dangerous. Some even say that they are Sunnis and their views acceptable. I have also seen links being posted to articles/books by known Wahhabi authors...

To remedy that I suggest these articles:

Who or what is a Salafi? Is their approach valid?
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/salafi.htm

Advice to Our Brothers the Scholars of Najd
http://www.livingislam.org/n/absn_e0.html

Re-Forming Classical Texts
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/masudq3.htm

Who are the Ahl as-Sunnah wa'l Jama'ah?
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/misc/ahlsunna.htm

The Ijazas of Ibn Baz and al-Albani
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/masudq6.htm

Charging the Muslims with Shirk
http://www.livingislam.org/n/absn_e1.html

[Abd ar Rahman]

As-salamu alaikum,

I have noticed a tendency on this forum, from some of the members, of not regarding the Salafi (Wahhabi) movement as dangerous. Some even say that they are Sunnis and their views acceptable. I have also seen links being posted to articles/books by known Wahhabi authors...

To remedy that I suggest these articles:

Who or what is a Salafi? Is their approach valid?
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/salafi.htm

Advice to Our Brothers the Scholars of Najd
http://www.livingislam.org/n/absn_e0.html

Re-Forming Classical Texts
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/masudq3.htm

Who are the Ahl as-Sunnah wa'l Jama'ah?
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/misc/ahlsunna.htm

The Ijazas of Ibn Baz and al-Albani
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/masudq6.htm

Charging the Muslims with Shirk
http://www.livingislam.org/n/absn_e1.html

Some on this forum would also consider some of the views on the livingIslam website as unorthodox

[dr.ati]

Majority of the Barelvis/shias and other Mudtadis relate deobandis and "Wahabis" by a Slash.Search out different forums and you will see the term "deobandi/wahabi" when they adress deobandis so why not to narrow the gaps if the Mubtadis are treating both as one?

[AbuMuslimKhorasani]

Majority of the Barelvis/shias and other Mudtadis relate deobandis and "Wahabis" by a Slash.Search out different forums and you will see the term "deobandi/wahabi" when they adress deobandis so why not to narrow the gaps if the Mubtadis are treating both as one?

Agree. We need unity. O Allah! unite us.

A bit off topic but it is a good news that I got from brothers: Imam of Masjid Al-Haram Sheikh Sudais (may Allah protect him) today visited Darul Ulom deoband and led the friday prayer.

[abulayl]

Some even say that they are Sunnis and their views acceptable.

Advice to Our Brothers the Scholars of Najd

[Abu_Tamim]

This thread ain't gonna get much support from me, man.

[godilali]

As-salamu alaikum,

I have noticed a tendency on this forum, from some of the members, of not regarding the Salafi (Wahhabi) movement as dangerous. Some even say that they are Sunnis and their views acceptable. I have also seen links being posted to articles/books by known Wahhabi authors...

To remedy that I suggest these articles:

Who or what is a Salafi? Is their approach valid?
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/salafi.htm

Advice to Our Brothers the Scholars of Najd
http://www.livingislam.org/n/absn_e0.html

Re-Forming Classical Texts
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/masudq3.htm

Who are the Ahl as-Sunnah wa'l Jama'ah?
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/misc/ahlsunna.htm

The Ijazas of Ibn Baz and al-Albani
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/masudq6.htm

Charging the Muslims with Shirk
http://www.livingislam.org/n/absn_e1.html

Many of us, including myself, read these same articles 5+ years ago. I personally grew out of it.

[amandamarielynn]

I don't think Salafi people are dangerous. Since reverting, I've found a Salafi friend who I can count on for ANYTHING. Yes, he can be a bit strict in his views, but he never lies to me about something and if I accidentally do something haraam he won't sugar coat it to give me false impressions it's not a big deal if it is. Frankly, he follows the Quran and Sunnah better than most people I've met.

For these reasons, I don't think Salafis are bad. They're people just like we are.

[ImamGhazzaali]

I don't think Salafi people are dangerous. Since reverting, I've found a Salafi friend who I can count on for ANYTHING. Yes, he can be a bit strict in his views, but he never lies to me about something and if I accidentally do something haraam he won't sugar coat it to give me false impressions it's not a big deal if it is. Frankly, he follows the Quran and Sunnah better than most people I've met.

For these reasons, I don't think Salafis are bad. They're people just like we are.

There are many types of Salafis to be quite honest. Some are as ridiculous as some non-Salafi people. Whilst some Salafis are much better than many of the non-Salafi...

['Abdullaah]

There are many types of Salafis to be quite honest. Some are as ridiculous as some non-Salafi people. Whilst some Salafis are much better than many of the non-Salafi...

It all depends on how a person defines the word "salafi".

And Allaah knows best.