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or his chamber circumambulated, and the like, this would diminish his dignity, lower his status, and detract from his standing. These people failed to understand that venerating the noble Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, consists in following his guidance, adhering to his path, and walking in his footsteps—not in pursuing caprices, misguidance, religious innovations, and reprehensible practices.
ولا يُطافُ بحُجرتِه ونحو ذلك، أنَّ في ذلك هضماً لجنابه وغضًّا من قدرِه وانتقاصاً من شأنِه، وقد جهل هؤلاء أنَّ التعظيمَ للرسول الكريم ﷺ إنَّما يكون بالمتابعةِ له في هديِه ولزومِ نهجه وترسُّمِ خُطاه، لا بالأهواء والضلالات والبدعِ والمنكرات.