The Method of Dealing with Those Who Differ on the Issue of Takbir in Prostration of Recitation

The Shaykh : And I want to say something that serves as a completion of the previous discussion, so that no one might point out an omission to us or misunderstand what they might point out. I know, after this previous explanation, that it was reported from Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that he used to say takbir for the prostration of recitation. Therefore, I do not say "we," but rather I say "I personally," because I am the one who understands this understanding: we do not cause difficulty, we do not be overly strict, and we do not be severe with the imams who, when they perform the prostration of recitation in prayer, say takbir. We do not be severe with them in this, because they have a predecessor, and that is 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud. However, if we feel that this imam or that one has the willingness to accept the Sunnah, we explain the matter to him in the manner of the previous explanation. If he responds, that is good and excellent, and the matter is as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And if he does not respond and remains on his opinion, it is sufficient for us to mention that if we were to criticize him, we would be criticizing 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud. We are not in a position or a situation where we can criticize or object to a noble Companion. It is sufficient for us to say that this is what has become clear to us from the Sunnah, and he is a noble Companion who holds this opinion. The Companions differed on many issues, so we do not cause them difficulty regarding this difference. But we always and forever try to act according to the Sunnah as much as we are able to do so.