Original sentence: Salafis view the Salaf as an eternal model for all succeeding Muslim generations in their beliefs, exegesis, method of worship, mannerisms, morality, piety and conduct: the Islam they practised is seen pure, unadulterated and, therefore, the ultimate authority for the interpretation of the Sunnah
Edited sentence: Salafis view the Salaf as an eternal model for all succeeding Muslim generations in their beliefs, exegesis, method of worship, mannerisms, morality, piety and conduct: the Islam they practised was pure, unadulterated and, therefore, the ultimate authority for the interpretation of the Sunnah