And before bringing their statements, we would first like to cite some examples highlighting the clear and apparent irja of al-Albani. Rather, it is even by the sayings of three official scholars of Sa‘udiyyah. It should not shock anyone that we say that, nor should it be a problem that we say Shaykh al-Albani was a Murji in the issue of iman. Those who are familiar with both the ‘aqidah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama‘ah and some statements of Shaykh al-Albani in regards to the reality of iman and what makes someone a kafir, will notice clearly the fact that his words are in line with the people of irja. Nonetheless, al-Albani has words and statements that clash with the ‘aqidah of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Salaf as-Salih (radiyallahu ‘anhum ajma‘in), which has dangerous repercussions. Surely it was from his sincere intention to aid the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) against those who innovated, and I do not sanctify anyone before Allah. His works spread and his words were listened to, with some saying he revived the study and care of hadith in his time. Shaykh al-Albani was a scholar of hadith and assisted the Sunnah in countering the various mubtadi‘ah that roamed the lands. Source: Editorial, From Dabiq To Rome, no.
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