Salaf

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A Salaf (سلف "ancestor") is an early Muslim from the first three generations of proponents of Islam. The Salaf are the first few generations of Muslims, which included Muhammad's companions and followers at the time.

Second generation

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Third generation

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See also

• List of Sahaba
• Non-Muslims who interacted with Muslims during Muhammad's era
• Taqi ad-Din Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah
• Salafi

External links

• Salaf.com
• Sayings of the Salaf (translations of quotes from the Salaf)

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