Is it possible that the Prophet’s action contradicting his statement serves as an indication of permissibility? If the answer is affirmative, how do we distinguish this from the case where the contradicting action is not considered, such as drinking while standing?

The questioner : Is it possible that the Prophet’s action contradicting his statement serves as an indication of permissibility? If the answer is affirmative, how do we distinguish this from the case where the contradicting action is not considered, such as drinking while standing?

The Shaykh : It is possible that the action sometimes serves as an indication to direct the statement or interpret it in a way that does not conflict with the action, if the action occurred after the statement. In that case, it is considered an explanation of the statement.

The questioner : Yes, for permissibility.

The Shaykh : But.