What is meant by "scholarly Salafism" (al-Salafiyya al-'ilmiyya)?
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The term "scholarly Salafism" (السلفية العلمية) is a newly coined term used by some people to refer to proponents of theSalafi methodology who prioritize reforming the Ummah by spreading religious knowledge and acting upon it. One should avoid these labels and divisions because they lead to fragmentation, partisanship, and disagreement. The duty of Muslims is to hold fast to the rope of Allah and return to the Book of their Lord, the of their Prophet, and what was inherited from the Companions and the Tabi'een.
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