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

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

Religious Innovation

RELIGIOUS INNOVATION IS DEARER TO IBLIS THAN SIN!! ... more

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

Common mistakes in funerals

Invented heresies and common mistakes in funerals, graves, and consolations ... more

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

St. Patrick's Day? (NO)

Can we as Muslims, celebrate or allow our children to join in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations? ... more

Valentine's Day (Love or Lust)

Is this day really about "love"? ... more

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