Tag: innovation
Various Scholars
Articles
Since 2015-01-06
Celebrating Al-Mawlid is a Bid'ah
Among the reprehensible innovations that people have invented is the celebration of the birthday of the Prophet, peace be upon him, (Al-Mawlid) in the month of Rabee’ Al-Awwal. ... more
Various Scholars
Fatawa
Since 2014-01-06
Congregational dhikr
Can we perform dhikr congregationally and in unison? If yes, when, where, how, and at what time? If no, what about the numerous hadîth stating thet the Companions used to remember Allah in groups? [For instance: Riyâd as-Salihîn of Imam al-Nawawî (Arabic & English) under the topic "On Remembrance in Company" (chapter 246, page 661)]
Answered by Sheikh `Abd al-Rahmân al-Barrâk
When it comes to acts of worship, they have to be clearly and precisely established by the Qur’ân and Sunnah. Anything else is an anlawful innovation (bid`ah). The burden of proof, therefore, is upon the one claiming ... Continue Reading
Articles
Since 2012-12-22
Religious Innovation
RELIGIOUS INNOVATION IS DEARER TO IBLIS THAN SIN!! ... more
Articles
Since 2012-12-22
Implication of Sunnah & caution against Innovation
It is not permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم or somebody else. In fact, it must be stopped, as it is an innovation in the religion. ... more
His mother will be angry if he does not celebrate Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother;s Day is an innovated matter which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) did not do. ... more
Articles
Since 2012-11-29
Common mistakes in funerals
Invented heresies and common mistakes in funerals, graves, and consolations ... more
Articles
Since 2012-11-21
Valentine’s Day & its danger on the creed & morals
Every nation has its own feasts; the Muslims have their own feasts, so do the Jews, the Christians, and the pagans have their own feasts, and so on. ... more
Yusuf Estes
Articles
Since 2012-11-17
St. Patrick's Day? (NO)
Can we as Muslims, celebrate or allow our children to join in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations? ... more
Articles
Since 2012-11-17
Valentine's Day (Love or Lust)
Is this day really about "love"? ... more