Our Shariah has taught us the principles of debate and disagreement. It is but natural that ideologies and masalik differ from person to person . Sometimes we see that two persons belonging to the same maslak differ in different issues, therefore they possess different opinion from that of their co-fellows .Holding of different opinion is not considered any wrong thing in the intellectual paradigm of Islamic history.We have seen that the legends of four schools of thought have accommodated their contemporaries with open arms. Imam Shafi RA did not offer Salah according to his own maslak near the grave of Imam Abu Hanifa RA.When he was asked why he offered salah according to Hanafi Mazhab , “due to the regard and respect of the imam who is lying in the grave,”He replied. Similarly imam Abu Hanifa prohibited his students from establishing their sperate fiqh classes near those fiqh centers established by the legends following other schools of fiqh.There is a lesson in these instances that we should learn to accommodate and respect the people who are having different opinion and understanding than that of ours. But now-a-days a trend of intolerance and radical thinking is being patronised by the people who claim to be the real successors of the Salaf-al-Salihun. The Mutadayyin intellectuals who are doing a good job in the field of Islamic studies are being trolled by some of the students on social media with the remarks that they do not know any thing even in their own subject of specialisation. Where as the fact is that these personalities are always humble, down to earth and followers of Ahlussunnah wa al jamah creed. They are having great regard and respect of their contemporary ulemas irrespective of their school of thought.I have personally listened them in the majalis where no Madrassi ‘aalim was present ,they advised their listeners to establish close contacts with the ulemas of the Ahlus sunnah wa al jama’ah.I have often listened them to appreciate their work ,they are doing in the field of Taleem wa Ta’allum. I bear witness that they are sincere and committed towards the mission we have inherited from ‘ulama-e- Haq.But the unfortunate state of criticism have created confusion even in the minds of the ulemas whom they(criticised ones )believe their murshid.In this regard my humble request to the parties is not to indulge in hair splitting one another. Though both Dr Shakeel Sb and Dr Nazir sb showed self restraint in order to avoid un ending debate that could have been taken place if they had choosed the tit for tat course of reaction. As they are mature enough ,well versed epitome of knowledge with over all worldview therefore they felt that it would in no way better to engage themselves in a useless debate that will benefit the enemies of Islam rather than Islam.
For the students who have engaged themselves on social media discussing unimportant or less important things are advised to utilise their potential to disseminate message of Islam in a positive way.
Hope my message will be taken in positive way rather than considering it a mere reaction.
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Syed Nasrullah Andrabi
Your views and your articles are always for wahdat i ummah, and an eye opener for common Muslims to refrain from indulging in social war Against Muslim Ummah.
2024-07-14 13:36:09