The lmaams of the Robertsham Musjid have taken to wearing the Saudi style jubbah and scarf, like the lmaams of the Haramain, it is said, that based on

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The advice of the senior Alim is bunkum and a trap of Iblees. The riddle underlying the adoption of Saudi dress-style is interwoven with Saudi riyals and perks which the Saudis dole out to persons and institutions which co-operate in the plot to establish the hegemony of the Saudi regime. These cheap chameleon-type imams who have adopted Saudi garb come within the purview of Rasulullah's prediction that the Deen will be utilized for the acquisition of worldly goals. These imaams are effective signs of Qiyaamah. There is no better tareeqah than the way of our seniors of Deoband who were embodiments of simplicity and humility as were the illustrious Khulafa-e-Raashideen. Did the patched, simple garment of Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) detract from his awe, dignity and reverence? Precisely on the issue of gaudy garments of show, Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) said on the memorable occasion of taking possession of the prized City of Baitul Maqdis (Jerusalem): "We are a nation whom Allah gave honour with Islam." Honour, respect and dignity are not the ingredients of gaudy garments, least of all the garments of the fussaaq and fujjaar. These are ingredients of Taqwa.