Question
Ulama of the Deoband School have recently introduced functions called Seerat Jalsahs. These functions are organized in the month of Rabiul Awwal. Lectures on the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), singing nazams and serving food are the salient acts of these functions. These are new developments unheard of some years ago. We know of the moulood functions which the Bid'atis organize during the month of Rabiul Awwal. Do these new functions not resemble the activities of the Bid'atis?
Answer
These new-fangled 'seerat jalsahs' are bid'ah and not permissible. They are in the same bid'ah category as the moulood functions of the Ahl-e-Bid'ah. Since the new brand of 'deobandi' molvies are deficient in Ilm of the Deen, and since they lack the suhbat (companionship) of true Mashaaikh of Tasawwuf, they are unable to combat baatil and bid'ah academically. Their deficiencies in Ilm and Tarbiyat have constrained them to vie with the people of baatil by adopting the methods of the Ahl-e-Bid'ah. They are astray and lead others astray. It is not permissible to participate in these 'seerat' functions.
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