Hadith and the Sunnah
What does Salaf mean?
سَلَف
As-Salaf as-Salih
The pious predecessors: the first three generations of Muslims.
Salaf explained
The Salaf are the Companions, the Tabi'un, and the generation after them, whose understanding of the Quran and Sunnah is the reference point for the Ahl as-Sunnah.
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Questions about Salaf
What does Salaf mean?
Salaf (سَلَف, As-Salaf as-Salih) means: The pious predecessors: the first three generations of Muslims.
How is Salaf written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written سَلَف and pronounced As-Salaf as-Salih.
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