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**lalpphilalk** · 01-23-2008, 01:33 AM

I understand that the majority of Muslims belong in these two schools, but there is another school which takes things more literally...is this the Athari school of thought followed by the Salafis? Are all Hanbalis and Salafis followers of the Athari school of theology? I understand that a few very strict Salafis consider the the Maturidi and Ashari theologies out of the fold of Ahl Sunnah, I have also encountered scholars following the Maturidi/Ashari theologies who consider the strict followers of the Salafi theology out of the fold of Ahl Sunnah. It gets quite confusing

Don't worry about all of that stuff. Just know that the Ash'aris and Maturidis are both correct. And seek out a qualified teacher from either of these schools to teach you Aqidah. Your teacher can then answer your other questions.

Traditionally, most Malikis have been Ash'ari. If you live in Jeddah, there should be some Habaa'ib there who can teach you.

01-23-2008, 01:33 AM	#31
lalpphilalk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	I understand that the majority of Muslims belong in these two schools, but there is another school which takes things more literally...is this the Athari school of thought followed by the Salafis? Are all Hanbalis and Salafis followers of the Athari school of theology? I understand that a few very strict Salafis consider the the Maturidi and Ashari theologies out of the fold of Ahl Sunnah, I have also encountered scholars following the Maturidi/Ashari theologies who consider the strict followers of the Salafi theology out of the fold of Ahl Sunnah. It gets quite confusing Don't worry about all of that stuff. Just know that the Ash'aris and Maturidis are both correct. And seek out a qualified teacher from either of these schools to teach you Aqidah. Your teacher can then answer your other questions. Traditionally, most Malikis have been Ash'ari. If you live in Jeddah, there should be some Habaa'ib there who can teach you.
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