The Demonstrations and Their Attribution to the Prophet

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, I am Salim. He says: I read on the internet that its owner stated that demonstrations are among the prescribed Sunnahs, and that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions preceded his supporters with these demonstrations, and that those who do not see the match have realized that the term of the authority is only for their interests and their leadership. Is this statement a lie against the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions?

Answer:
These are among the actions of fitrah (the innate natural disposition). So what do these demonstrations show? They do not establish a right, nor do they achieve a goal; rather, they are chaos, containing no truth and no response. As for attributing them to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), that is false. As for his saying that they prevent them out of fear for those who have become [such], we have taken Allah as our sufficient protector, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,