Mocking matters of the Sunnah under the assumption that they are trivial

Question:
This man says: Some people mock matters that are established in the Sunnah, assuming that they are simple matters, such as the Imam saying "Straighten your rows" or the like. Does their assumption that they are simple matters prevent them from being punished? Does their assumption that they are simple matters [protect them]?

Answer:
No, no, it is not permissible to mock matters of religion, even if they are from the Sunnah or recommended practices, as long as they are established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not permissible to mock them. Mocking them is apostasy from the religion of Islam. Mocking the recommended practices established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), or mocking the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), is apostasy from Islam.
It is not permissible to be lax in this. It is not permissible to mock any matters of religion, whether they are obligatory or recommended. Is it permissible to mock them, ridicule them, diminish their status, or do the like? Do some people say, "These are just shells," "These are just appearances," "These are such and such"? This is absolutely not permissible. Whatever is from the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), it is obligatory to revere it, respect it, and honor it. Yes.