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'Salafi' and 'Wahhabi' have become mainstream insults. This is why I reject them as slurs: The Salaf (forefathers) are the righteous first three generations of Muslims. This includes the noble companions of the prophet (pbuh), may God be pleased with them. They are one and the same as "ahl ul-sunnah wal-jamaa'ah" (the followers of the sunnah and the united Islamic community). Therefore, all Muslims should be followers of the Salaf. Salafi should be a general positive affirmation rather than a source of sectarianism or asabiyyah (factionalism). If a group abuses the name or path of the Salaf, we should correct them, not grant them an exclusive monopoly over such a dignified label. Al-Wahhab is one of the names of God. It means the Bestower. 'Wahhabi' has become a general insult against any Muslim, especially a Sunni. It is also used by the ignorant to push people away from monotheism (tawheed). Historically, it was coined by opponents to attack the followers of the scholar Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. Abd al-Wahhab means Servant of the Bestower. Therefore, the term 'Wahhabi' linguistically attempts to link a derogatory label to a divine attribute of Allah Himself. Whilst I know that many people don't intend to use these terms in a negative and derogatory way, I believe we should refrain from using them as slurs. They belong to Islam, not online arguments or sectarian and geopolitical disputes.