In this lecture, Imām Al-Albānī explains the basis of the Salafī Manhaj, which is following the way, understanding and practical application of the Salaf, who were
namely the first three generations of Muslims: The Sahābah, Tābi’īn and Atbā’
at-Tābi’īn. They are the ones referred to in the Prophet’s saying: “The best of mankind is my generation, then those that come after them, then those that come after them.”
This is the basis that distinguishes the true call to Islām from all other false and erroneous calls, regardless if they claim to be “upon the Qur’ān and the Sunnah.” Al-Albānī goes into depth discussing this fact, that one cannot truly understand and apply the Qur’ān and Sunnah unless he follows the understanding and application of the Salaf.