I have been brought up in a community where we have a common problem between the "sunni" and "Thabligh"?who are the sunni's and who are the thablighs and where did SALAAMI originate from?

Literally speaking, a Tableeghi or the word Tabligh, can be attributed to any person who invites others and conveys the message of Islam. Similarly, the literal meaning of Sunni is any person who is a follower and practices on the teachings of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). Therefore, in reality, a Tableeghi and a Sunni are both one and the same and in essence refers to that person who is following the blessed practice of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), conveys and invites people towards Islam.

However, in today's times, lots of people have a misconception with regards to the above because of which they have formed separate groups and divided themselves. Those who are affiliated to Tableegh are known as Tableeghis. They basically convey the message of Islam in accordance to certain principles laid down by Ulama of the past. On the other hand, those who are affiliated with Salaami are called Sunni. They claim to have true love for Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). Here again, some people who are affiliated to the Sunni have deviated due to incorrect beliefs. They believe that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is Omnipresent and makes his present at their Salaami, etc. This is incorrect. However, there are others who have correct beliefs and stress on the importance of love for Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai