Sidi, standing for the Prophet s.a.s. is already a matter of difference. And most notably, the people who like to differ are the Deobandis, while all others, including people from other Madhahib, have allowed this. Do not turn this into a war, because it is already a matter of difference. If someone thinks it is fard to do so, then he is mistaken, but otherwise, there is no reproach on anyone who does it.
As some have said it's matter of difference, and a small one at that. It's not worth kicking a fuss up over.
As salaamu alaykum
Thought i'd throw my opinion into the mix. I think something that needs to be recognized is that if someone is acting on an opinion of whatever status it needs to be respected. If there is some level of validity in it then one should just walk away. However, what also must be understood is that these actions (I dont know if standing in this manner would be classified as Sunnah per say) should not be forced onto people. To elevate an act which is a good deed to the level of Sunnah and then force it onto people makes the act in itself wrong (correct me if i'm wrong). I think that a person should simply take the higher ground and walk away and maybe explain to the imam that this is not an obligatory act that one will be punished for if not performed and to just ease up a little. If he or the congregation dont listen then one should just walk away as to avoid argumentation. Also, any sort of advice or explanation should be done with an increased level of wisdom. Openly condemning an act, either way, is not going to be productive and will not lead to understanding.
Just a thought...please correct me if i'm wrong.
Was salaam
Faraz
Assalmu alaykum,Originally Posted by ahsanirfan
The only reason the deobandis differ at times is becasue they are usually dealing with people from the indian sub continent (and people from there but at the moment living in other countries). the indian sub continent has many issues with people following hindu customs and belifs. So the deobandis sometimes need to forbid something which is permissbale to stop further harm in action and beliefs arising. (I'm sure you are aware that rulings can change depending on the place and time of the situation). The other madhabs are not found much in subcontient so you can't compare.
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was salaam.
mmm my brothers were called wahhabi for the same reason, merely coz they're affiliated with a masjid that doesn't get involved in milad celebrations. Since there is no authentic proof for milad, why can't these muslim accept there are those who don't take part in it. That doesn't mean they're disbelievers or should be stigmatised.
Like the brother said above it's best just to walk away from such discussions. Its futile to argue with these ppl they just take it to the next level call you a kaffir and all sorts.
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