منهج الشيخ محمد بن أحمد بن عبد السلام الشقيري في مواجهة البدع وأهلها

This research, "The Methodology of Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Abd al-Salam al-Shuqayri in Confronting Innovations and Their Proponents," sheds light on the efforts of a prominent twentieth-century Islamic scholar in confronting innovations and their proponents. His work aimed to defend the faith, preserve the creed of Ahlus-Sunnah (the People of the Sunnah), clarify Islamic law, revive the Sunnah, ward off corruption, and protect the Muslim community from the spread of such misguidance and ignorance. It also evaluates these efforts so that future generations may benefit from them.
The research consists of an introduction, a preface, three sections, and a conclusion. The introduction addresses the importance of the topic, its objectives, methodology, and plan. The preface provides a biography of the Sheikh (may God have mercy on him). The first section examines the Sheikh's establishment of a moderate approach to confronting innovations. The second section outlines the key features of his methodology. The third section offers observations on his approach.
The research employs three methodologies: inductive, analytical, and critical. One of its most important findings is that Sheikh Al-Shuqairi adopted a moderate approach in confronting innovations and their proponents, avoiding both excess and negligence. This approach is based on the Quran, the Sunnah, and the methodology of the righteous predecessors (may God be pleased with them). His moderate approach to confronting innovations rests on several foundations, including: urging adherence to the Quran and Sunnah; defining Sunnah and innovation and their categories; prefacing his discussion of innovations with an explanation of the relevant Sunnah; relying on the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah; emphasizing moderation; refuting the arguments of innovators; demonstrating respectful disagreement and avoiding fanaticism; and employing a gentle and eloquent style. Two points to note about his approach, which do not diminish his efforts, are his occasional use of weak hadiths and the occasional severity of his tone.
Keywords: Methodology - Al-Shuqairi - Confronting - Innovations, Proponents.

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