The People of Hadeeth
Author: Shaikhul Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy upon him)
Translator: Abu ‘Abdis Salaam Siddiq Al Juyaanee
Just like there is no generation more complete than the Sahaabah’s generation, there is no group more complete after them than those who follow them. So he, who best follows the Hadeeth, the Sunnah, and the narrations of the Sahaabah, is thus he who is most complete.
This group (The people of Hadeeth) is at the forefront with regards to unity, guidance, and holding firm to the rope of Allah; as well as the furthest (of all the people) from disunity, differing, and all kinds of trials and tribulations. Whoever is far away from what they (the people of Hadeeth are upon), is thus far away from mercy and (as a result will) enter into all kinds of trials and tribulations.
There is no misguidance or error in any group from the groups of the Ummah greater than that of the Raafidah; just as there is no guidance or mercy in any group from the groups of the Ummah greater than that which is found with the people of Hadeeth and the Sunnah, period! (The people of Hadeeth are) the ones who only seek to bring victory to the Messenger of Allah (sallAllaahu alaihi wa sallam); thus, they are his special (and chosen people) and he is their ultimate Imaam, so their exasperation is not due to the statement of other than them, unless his (sallAllaahu alaihi wa sallam) statement is followed. They intend only the victory of Allah and His Messenger (sallAllaahu alaihi wa sallam).
