Islam Is The Sunnah — Manchester Conference 2025

Foundations of Salafi Manhaj Neither Extremism nor Neglect - Shaykh Abu Iyaad- About the author of the book - Shaykh Abdussalaam Burjis- The ways and means deviated sects use to spread their innovations, such as secrecy, pretending to be close to some major scholars, having ta'assub etc..- First principle - to concern oneself with seeking knowledge- Second Foundation - Having eagerness and zeal to apply this knowledge- Third Foundation - Calling to Allah up on knowledge- Fourth Foundation - To be concerned with the Aqeedah of the Salaf in terms of knowledge, action and teaching it.The remaining principles will be covered in Bradford, in shā Allāh.Recorded at the Islam is Sunnah Conference in Manchester June 2025

The Jamaa'ah is that which conforms to the truth - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel- The original text of the Hadith- Importance of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil and use the tongue in good.- Evidence from the Qur'an that those upon the truth are small in number- Examples from the prophets such as Nuh and Ibrahim who had few followers- Who are the Jamaa'ah?- Examples from the Salaf- The importance of implementation of the Salafi Dawah- Advice from Imaam ibn Qayyim and Imaam Ibn BaazRecorded at the Islam is Sunnah Conference at the Salafi Centre of Manchester June 2025

• Started with the virtues of ʿAbdullāh Ibn Masʿūd (رضي الله عنه)• Covered the narration of Abū Mūsā al-Ashʿarī and Ibn Masʿūd: — “How many people intend good but never reach it”• Highlighted evidence from the Qur’ān and Sunnah showing the completeness of the religion — no need for additions “This day I have perfected for you your religion…” (Sūrah al-Mā’idah 5:3)’• Virtues of the Khulafā’ al-Rāshidīn (the four rightly guided caliphs)• Importance of clinging to the understanding of the Salaf al-Ṣāliḥīn• Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr on the verse: — “This is My straight path, so follow it” (al-Anʿām 6:153)• Hadith of the 73 sects and its variations and its different chains - Linked with Ibn Masʿūd’s narration: “The Jamāʿah is what conforms with the truth, even if you are alone”• Danger of bid'ah (innovation) and how it is more severe than committing major sins - to the exent that the Prophet ﷺ warned against it even before it appeared.• The importance of Tawheed and the precise wording found in the sunnah and the Quran. Example, Surah Maryam ayah 65"Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, so worship Him (Alone) and be constant and patient in His worship. Do you know of any who is similar to Him?"• How this verse beautifully encompasses all three categories of Tawḥīd:1. Tawḥīd al-Rubūbiyyah – “Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them…”2. Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah – “so worship Him (Alone)…”3. Tawḥīd al-Asmā’ wa’l-Ṣifāt – “Do you know of any who is similar to Him?” (denial of likeness to His names or attributes)• Shaykh ʿAbdullāh Lahmāmī (ḥafiẓahullāh) concluded the lesson by mentioning 20 characteristics that distinguish the people of Sunnah from the groups of misguidance.

Islam Is The Sunnah and The Sunnah Is Islam: One Is Not Established Except With The Other - Shaykh Abu Khadeejah• Virtues of Imām al-Barbahārī and his foundational book Sharḥ al-Sunnah• Emphasis on adhering to Islām and the Sunnah, with a warning against altering the religion — whether by adding to it or taking away from it• Reminder of the importance of unity and recognising Allāh’s favour:“And remember Allāh’s Favour on you—for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together…”(Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:103)• The importance of following the Sunnah and not attaching oneself to individuals or scholars, regardless of their status — except the Prophet ﷺ• The understanding of the companions of Allāh’s Messenger ﷺ is the only understanding that carries weight and authority in the religion• Ibn Masʿūd (radiyallāhu ʿanhu) said: Follow the Āthār and do not innovate, for indeed you have been sufficed.”• The famous narration of Muḥammad Ibn Sīrīn: They never used to ask about the chain of narration. But when the fitnah occurred, we started to ask: ‘Name us your men.’”A foundational principle highlighting the importance of verifying sources, especially in times of trial and confusion• How the companions resolved disputes — by referring back to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, as stated in the verse: “And if you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allāh and His Messenger, if you believe in Allāh and the Last Day.” (Surah al-Nisā’ 4:59 )• The advice of the Prophet ﷺ regarding times of confusion: To return affairs back to the beginning — to the era and understanding of the companions of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ