Sahhariidist

Sahhariidist is a term sometimes used to refer to a particular branch or interpretation within the Salafi movement. It is named after Muhammad Nasir al-Din al-Albani, a prominent 20th-century Albanian Islamic scholar who lived and worked primarily in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Al-Albani was known for his rigorous methodology in authenticating hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) and for his emphasis on returning to the practices of the earliest generations of Muslims, known as the "salaf" (pious predecessors).

Followers who identify with or are described as sahhariidist often prioritize al-Albani's fatwas (religious rulings) and his interpretations of Islamic law. They typically advocate for a strict adherence to the Quran and Sunnah (the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad), as understood through al-Albani's scholarly approach. This often involves a critical stance towards perceived innovations or deviations from what they consider the pure form of Islam.

The term itself, "sahhariidist," is not one that is widely used by members of the movement themselves, but rather is often applied by observers or critics to distinguish this specific strain of Salafism. Like other Salafi groups, sahhariidists generally emphasize tawhid (the oneness of God) and reject what they view as polytheism or innovation in religious practice. Their focus on hadith authentication and textual evidence is a hallmark of their methodology.