The Obligation of Following the Salaf (the Sahaabah)

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Allaah mentions the station and virtue of the Sahaabah, that Allaah was pleased with them, and
the necessity of following in their way.

At-Tawbah (9):100

And the first to embrace Islâm of the Muhâjirûn (those who migrated from Makkah to Al-
Madinah) and the Ansâr (the citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhâjirûn)
and also those who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allâh is well-pleased with them as they are
well-pleased with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise),
to dwell therein forever. That is the supreme success.

An-Nisa (4):115

And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) after the right path
has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers' way. We shall keep him in
the path he has chosen, and burn him in Hell - what an evil destination.

Al-Baqarah (2):137

So if they believe in the like of that which you believe, then they are rightly guided, but if they
turn away, then they are only in opposition. So Allâh will suffice you against them. And He is the
All-Hearer, the All-Knower.

Al-Fath (48):18

Indeed, Allâh was pleased with the believers when they gave their Bai'â (pledge) to you (O
Muhammad SAW) under the tree, He knew what was in their hearts, and He sent down As-
Sakinah (calmness and tranquillity) upon them, and He rewarded them with a near victory,