Q: Is it permissible to learn the Deen from books only, without learning directly from the scholars, escpecially considering that, since scholars are so few in number, it is difficult for some to go and learn from them? And what is your view regarding the saying, "Whoever's Shaykh is his book, then he
A Benefit Regarding the Prayer: Shaykh Saaleh bin Fawzaan al-Fawzaan, May Allah Preserve Him
"...And among the establishment of the Prayer is the praying of it in the masjid with the congregation, for verily the congregation is obligatory upon the individuals - meaning, upon the people. So every Muslim
O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily, the most honorable of you with Allah is that (believer) who has At-Taqwa [i.e. one of the Muttaqûn (pious - see). Verily, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.
Surat-Al Hujuraat,
Q: What is the ruling on Isbal (lengthening and trailing clothing below the ankles)? Is it permissible to obey my parents if they want me to do Isbal? May Allah reward you with the best.
A: Isbal is Haram (prohibited). In fact, it is one of the major sins. It was reported in the Two Sahih
The Salafi Methodology
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Yahya al-Najmi, may Allah have Mercy upon Him
1. It is to worship Allah with Tawhid and to not call upon anyone besides Him, and that we do not depend upon anyone besides Him to bringing benefit or repelling harm. And worshipping Him by disliking the polytheists;