On what basis are you saying that Salafis are like Shias?

Answer

We have compared Salafis with Shiahs in only one aspect, and that is in their dishonesty. They conceal their true beliefs in order to mislead the Muqallideen of the Math-habs. On this issue we have published a book in two parts, The Scourge of Salafi'ism. It is also available on the internet. For example, you will not hear from Salafis that they blindly follow Ibn Taimiyyah whilst they refute the superior Taqleed of the Four Imaams. They will not tell anyone that their Imaam Ibn Taymiyyah believed that the universe is co-eternal with Allah Ta'ala – that Allah Ta'ala did not create the universe and the Arsh – that these objects existed co-eternally with Allah Ta'ala – Nauthubillaah! Our criticism of Salafis is not criticism of Jihad. It is criticism of their baseless beliefs and attitudes.