Salafis believe that the entire Qur’an is literal and that it is aloof of Mujaz (figurative Expressions). As a result, we witness them interpreting Verses of Qur’an literally. Examples of their literal approach are:
And many more issues where they use a totally literalist approach.
This disease of literalism is causing immense Fitna amongst the Muslim Ummah and is the main reason why differences between the Salafi and other Sects. We shall seek to highlight that the disease has damaged the Muslim Ummah in the following ways:
In the later chapters, the Salafi attitude of neglecting / hiding / avoiding / discouraging other parts of Qur’an and Sunnah (that contradicts their ideas) shall be discussed in detail, Inshallah.