It is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) drank while standing. Is this considered specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) because he rebuked those who drank while standing?

The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: It is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) drank while standing. Is this not considered specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him); because when he saw

The Shaykh:
If one says it is specific to the Prophet, the default is legislation, unless evidence indicates specificity. What does he say?

The questioner:
He says, may Allah keep you safe: Is this not considered specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? And that is because he saw a man drinking while standing and said, "Satan drank with you."

The Shaykh:
No, it is not specific to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). This is to clarify permissibility. If the Messenger forbids something and then does it, this is evidence that the prohibition is for dislike and not for prohibition. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did it to make it clear to people that this is not forbidden. Yes.