DescriptionThe Path of Ahlus-Sunna wal-Jama’ah and the Righteous Salaf in Truth — and the Dispraise of Blind-Following (Taqlid)Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Wahid Alam | Salafi PublicationsYou should know that ahlul-Hadith, ashabul-Hadith and ahlul-Athar are all terms that refer to the same group of people. They are ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, and they are the Salafiyyun. They follow the Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger (Peace and blessings be upon him) according to the understanding of his Companions (Allah be pleased with them). So, these are not mere labels without substance; rather, the proof of adherence is seen in the manifestation of the correct belief, speech and actions. Adherents are distinguished due to their giving preference to the two Revelations, the Qur’an and Sunnah, over and above the opinions of men and beyond any allegiance to tribes, customs, nations, and leaders. Furthermore, following the proofs found in the Ahadith and what is derived from them is given precedence over following a shaikh, a great scholar, or a Madhhab that contradicts them.The Madhhab and methodology of the great scholars of Hadith was to establish their positions and rulings in all aspects of the Religion upon the Book of Allah and Sunnah of the Messenger (Peace and blessings be upon him). This is the way of the scholars of Sunnah, past and present. Allah (the Most High) has commanded the people to follow the Revelation, and that is the Book and Sunnah.This book explains clearly, with proofs from the Qur’an and Sunnah alongside numerous statements of the Sahabah and the early scholars, without ambiguity, that the methodology that every Muslim is obligated to follow, in every age and every place, is that of ahlul-Hadith as it was learned and practised in the first three centuries. After reading this book, the reader will be left in no doubt that the Path of the People of Truth and Sunnah is one, and every other path leads to misguidance. Read this book with an open mind and sincere heart, and we are sure you will recognise the Truth, insha’-Allah.
