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It is obligatory upon every Muslim to take his understanding of the religion from the Salaf. The Sharee'ah texts prove and establish this. This is not to the liking of the various sects, parties and groups who have innovated doctrines and methodologies as the basis of their activities. Whilst on the one hand they claim using the term "Salafi" is divisive, they are happy to accept and accommodate the various other labels such as Ikhwan, Tabligh, Tahrir, Naqshabandi, Chistee and all the various other ascriptions and labels, which ultimately go back to the views and opinions of one man. Whereas, the ascription to the Salaf is an ascription to thousands of the illustrious people of knowledge whose collective agreement cannot be upon error. Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan on Ascription to Salafiyyah and Saying 'I Am Salafi' and When It Becomes Necessary Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen: the Salafis Are Ahl Al-Sunnah Wal-Jamaa'ah and Ahl Al-Athar Imaam Ibn Baz: When Being Truthful in the Claim, Labelling With 'Salafi' Is an Obligatory Commendation Ibn Mandhoor in Lisan al-Arab: The Meaning of the Word 'al-Salaf' Imaam Al-Sam'ani (d. 562H): The Use of the Term 'Al-Salafi' as an Ascription Ibn Taymiyyah: Obligatory to Accept Ascription to the Way of the Salaf Ibn Taymiyyah: From the Slogans of Ahl Al-Bid'ah Is to Abandon Ascription to the Way of the Salaf The Permanent Committee Explains Salafiyyah and Ascription to the Salaf The Usage of the Phrase (احيحص ايفلس) 'Salafiyyan Saheehan' in the 3rd Century Hijrah via Salafis.Com | Ascription.