The default ruling regarding the actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: You mentioned (may Allah preserve you) that al-tahsib is a recommended practice (sunnah), and that Aisha’s (may Allah be pleased with her) statement on the matter is the weaker position. So, do we say that the default ruling regarding the actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is that they are acts of worship, except where evidence indicates otherwise?
Answer:
Yes, his actions in matters of worship. As for his actions in matters of custom, such as eating, drinking, and clothing, these are customs. As for his actions in acts of obedience, they are acts of worship by which one draws near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: You mentioned (may Allah preserve you) that al-tahsib is a recommended practice (sunnah), and that Aisha’s (may Allah be pleased with her) statement on the matter is the weaker position. So, do we say that the default ruling regarding the actions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is that they are acts of worship, except where evidence indicates otherwise?
Answer:
Yes, his actions in matters of worship. As for his actions in matters of custom, such as eating, drinking, and clothing, these are customs. As for his actions in acts of obedience, they are acts of worship by which one draws near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 25-03-1438هـ — alfawzan.live (56:54)
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