The claim that demonstrations are among the prescribed Sunnahs
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I read an article on the internet in which its author stated that demonstrations are among the prescribed Sunnahs, and that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions had previously engaged in such demonstrations. He also stated that those who do not approve of demonstrations forbid them solely out of fear for their own interests and their countries. Is this statement correct?
Answer:
This is a lie against the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions. If they had used demonstrations, these would be among the actions of disbelievers. Furthermore, what good do these demonstrations accomplish? They do not establish truth nor abolish falsehood; rather, they are mere chaos, containing neither the establishment of truth nor the refutation of falsehood. As for attributing them to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions, that is a lie. As for his claim that they are prevented out of fear for their interests, let Allah suffice them. Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: I read an article on the internet in which its author stated that demonstrations are among the prescribed Sunnahs, and that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions had previously engaged in such demonstrations. He also stated that those who do not approve of demonstrations forbid them solely out of fear for their own interests and their countries. Is this statement correct?
Answer:
This is a lie against the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions. If they had used demonstrations, these would be among the actions of disbelievers. Furthermore, what good do these demonstrations accomplish? They do not establish truth nor abolish falsehood; rather, they are mere chaos, containing neither the establishment of truth nor the refutation of falsehood. As for attributing them to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions, that is a lie. As for his claim that they are prevented out of fear for their interests, let Allah suffice them. Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 24 — archive.org (1:03:30)
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