The ruling on one who claims descent from his grandfather
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We have mentioned in some of our lessons that one who claims affiliation with anyone other than his father is blameworthy. What is your opinion regarding one who claims affiliation with his paternal grandfather, especially when some people look down on their father because their grandfather is more famous than their father?
As for claiming affiliation with the senior grandfather due to his fame and his dominance among his people, while clarifying that he is his grandfather in another context, there is nothing wrong with that.The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (I am the Prophet, not a liar, I am the son of 'Abd al-Muttalib), even though the father of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was named 'Abd Allah, but he claimed affiliation with his grandfather due to his fame and his dominance among his people, while knowing that he is the son of 'Abd Allah. However, if one claims affiliation with his grandfather while forgetting his father and does not claim affiliation with him at any time, this is not permissible, especially if that is done to look down on his father.
As for claiming affiliation with the senior grandfather due to his fame and his dominance among his people, while clarifying that he is his grandfather in another context, there is nothing wrong with that.The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (I am the Prophet, not a liar, I am the son of 'Abd al-Muttalib), even though the father of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was named 'Abd Allah, but he claimed affiliation with his grandfather due to his fame and his dominance among his people, while knowing that he is the son of 'Abd Allah. However, if one claims affiliation with his grandfather while forgetting his father and does not claim affiliation with him at any time, this is not permissible, especially if that is done to look down on his father.