Calling oneself 'Salafee'

Calling Oneself 'Salafee'
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee
Reference: Audio Tape: Al Wara’ Fee Deen Allaah
Category: Methodology
Is ascribing oneself to the (Manhaj of the ) Salaf or calling oneself “Salafeeâ€‌ considered to be a form of Tazkiyah (praise) to oneself?
No it is not a Tazkiyah for yourself when you say; “I am Salafeeâ€‌, rather it is a declaration of the path that you are upon especially if there is a necessity that calls for that, and in this day and time the necessity calls for it because how many sects are there which call themselves Jama’at ad da’wiyah right now? How many? They are in abundance. There are a lot so it is imperative for you to clarify that you follow no path except the path of the Salafus Saalih.
So if you are asked then it is upon you to respond in order that you distance yourself from any type of accusation or Shubhah (doubt) , because it maybe that someone would just remain silent (when asked) or respond in a general manner which is known from [the ways] of the people of desires and Bid’ah. He says “I’m Muslim!â€‌ We all call ourselves Muslims, we say La Ilaha IlaAllaah Muhammdur Rasool Allaah, but what are their actions in regards to this (Shahadatain)?
From them (actions) is Shirkul Akbar (major shirk) such as making Tawaaf around the graves, slaughtering for them, swearing by them and seeking their needs from them. So if a person is asked then he should clarify and this is not to be considered a trial or a test for the people.
Translator: Shadeed Muhammad, Abu Az-Zubayr
Date Published: Monday, 16 May 2005
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