Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Difference Between Ahle Sunni and Ahle Sunnah wal Jama'ah

Q: Is there a differnce between AhleSunni and AhleSunnah wal Jama'ah. Please advise.

A: There is no real difference between the two words except in pronunciation, though "ahlesunni" is not commonly used nor is it the correct form. Ahlus-Sunnah or Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jamaat means those who follow the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and his Sahaaba.