As-Salaam alaikum,
The combats among the Companions of Prophet Muhammad, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, the Sahaba, may Allah be pleased with them, such as the event of Camel and the battle of Siffin, were done with good intentions and for pious reasons, not for the desires of the nafs, with obstinacy or hostility. For, they were all great people. Their hearts had been purified in the company of our Master, the Prophet, Sallallahu alaihi Wasallam, and with his blessed looks, no evils such as avarice, grudge or hostility have been left.
Both their peace and their opposition or combats were for the truth. Each of them acted in accordance with his own Ijtihad. They differed from those who did not agree with their Ijtihad, but without bearing obstinacy or hostility against them. There are 2 or 10 thawabs (rewards) for those with correct Ijtihad, and one thawab for those who erred. Then, we should not speak ill of those who erred as we do not speak ill of those who were right.
Mashallah, thank you brother for this very important reminder.
Many important incidents that did not occur during the time of Nabi SAWS occurred in the time of the Sahaba, so that the ummah would be guided as to the correct course of action during such trials. From the lives the Sahaba we learn how to handle disagreements between ulama in the present times.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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