Answer
(Fatwa: 1733/1529=B)
The Deobandis set their beliefs and actions according to the Quran and Hadith. They follow the Sahaba (companions), Tab?een (successors of Sahaba), Imams and pious elders. They shun innovations, un-Islamic customs and traditions, and follow the footsteps of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) in each matter. While, the Baralewis are involved in scores of innovations (Bid?aat), superstitions and customs, they are far away from the teachings of the Quran and Hadith. The innovations spread due to ignorance; this is the reason that during the past 50-60 years more than 6 lakh Braalewis have joined the mainstream Muslims (Deobandis) due to blessings of Islamic madarsas and Tableeghi Jamat.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband