The Imam opposed Baptism among Muslims just as he had opposed Monasticism.

The Imam opposed Baptism among Muslims just as he had opposed Monasticism. He told the Muslims: "We have customs which were practiced by non-Muslims before Islam, but the Prophet of Allah approved them and thus they became part of Muslim customs and traditions. Although the Holy Quran has praised and exalted Christ and him mother Mary, it is not permissible for us to follow Christian customs and traditions." Another Christian practice, which was being followed by the Muslims, was celibacy.

Considering it as a means of purification of the soul many Muslims did not marry. Addressing the Muslims, the Imam said: "Do not follow the example of Christians. Celibacy is against the Commandments of Allah and tradition of the Holy (s). Not only it hurts a man intellectually and spiritually, it endangers the Muslim nation as a whole. It would reduce the number of Muslims. If celibacy was useful, the Holy Prophet of Allah would not have married at all.

Since our Prophet himself married, it is the duty of every Muslim to follow his example and get married so that he may save himself from intellectual and spiritual degeneration and also help increase the Muslim population." Previous…