Participating in a Meelaad Gathering - Fatawa Mahmudiyyah
Question:
Zayd established a Madrasah in such a place where there are innovators, but he does not participate in any innovations. However, looking at the expediency of him not participating in the innovation, then these people will not send their children to the Madrasah. What is the ruling if he participates in their innovations? Assuming he participates in their Meelaad with the intention of Tabligh, what will be the status of this action of Zayd's? In such a situation, what should Zayd do? Some people say about Haji sahib that he had given permission to stand, looking at the expediency.
Answer:
Haamidan wa Musalliyyan
It is not permissible for Zayd to participate in these gatherings of innovation for the expediency of the Madrasah. This has become like playing a fiddle and gathering people, then calling them for Salaah. There is no permission for this. It is not in our knowledge that Haji sahib had given permission to stand for the sake of running a Madrasah. And Allah Ta'ala knows best.
[Faqih-ul-Ummat Mufti] Mahmud [Hasan Gangohi rahimahullah]
Fatawa Mahmudiyyah vol. 5 p.427
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