"salafi methodology means that muslims teach and understand the holy texts, the qur’an and the prophetic sunnah by learning arabic and trying to live as closely to the traditions of the prophet muhammad (salalahu alahi wa salaam) as possible. the early salafis (the first three generations) are referred to as the righteous companions of the prophet muhammad (salalahu alahi wa salaam). of course, there are some state and federal laws where they must make exceptions, such as getting photos taken for identification purposes and basically obeying secular law. most salafis do not wish to participate in modern photography. it is considered haram, which means unlawful in arabic."