And I have no grudge against anyone on QL. Personally I dislike the word "Salafi" used in a degrading manner because in actuality a Salafi should be one who follows the Prophet in all aspects of his/her life. And following the Prophet is obligatory upon ALL Muslims. Regarding the different sects in Islam then I'm sure all Muslims are aware of this hadith :
"My Ummah will split up into seventy-three sects, all of them will be in the Fire except one sect." They asked: "Which one, O Messenger of Allah? He replied: "Al-Jama`ah (the true followers of the Prophet)."
That said I'm aware that people refer to many extremist groups as "Salafis" which is not so. A Salafi is never ever supposed to be an extremist..A Salafi should always be upon the path of moderation as preached by the Prophet. I guess sadly today the words Salafi/Wahabi etc are just been used without any real knowledge of its meanings and origination.
And I have no grudge against anyone on QL. Personally I dislike the word "Salafi" used in a degrading manner because in actuality a Salafi should be one who follows the Prophet in all aspects of his/her life. And following the Prophet is obligatory upon ALL Muslims. Regarding the different sects in Islam then I'm sure all Muslims are aware of this hadith :
"My Ummah will split up into seventy-three sects, all of them will be in the Fire except one sect." They asked: "Which one, O Messenger of Allah? He replied: "Al-Jama`ah (the true followers of the Prophet)."
That said I'm aware that people refer to many extremist groups as "Salafis" which is not so. A Salafi is never ever supposed to be an extremist..A Salafi should always be upon the path of moderation as preached by the Prophet. I guess sadly today the words Salafi/Wahabi etc are just been used without any real knowledge of its meanings and origination.