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Innovations in Religion and Worship
Why did ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) call uniting the people in praying Taraweeh behind one imam an innovation (bid‘ah)?
85,109Remembering Allah by saying “Subhaan al-Malik al-Quddoos (Glory be to the Sovereign, the Most Holy)” following Witr prayer and not between the rak‘ahs of Taraweeh
73,263Is it permissible to pray in a mosque where the ground floor is controlled by the Shi‘ah and the Sunnis control the upper floor?
35,750Ruling on repeating a specific dhikr at a specific time
32,482Is It Sunnah to Recite Al-Fatihah at Engagement?
Reciting Al-Fatihah at the time of the marriage contract or engagement has nothing to do with the Sunnah; rather it is an innovation (Bid`ah).61,740Ruling on celebrating the birthday of the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) without any singing or other haram things
46,503Celebrating the Mawlid is a legitimate act of worship according to those who regard it as mustahabb
69,400The bid‘ah (innovation) of encouraging billions of salawaat upon the Messenger of Allah on the occasion of the Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday)
18,057How should he deal with his family who celebrate the Prophet’s birthday (Mawlid) and make comments about him because he does not join them?
28,311Celebrations in Islam: What is Permissible and What Is Not?
There is nothing wrong with having celebrations on the occasions of marriage or other worldly occasions provided that they are free of reprehensible matters such as free mixing and music. Among the impermissible celebrations in Islam are those in which there is any imitation of the disbelievers such as birthday celebrations and Mother’s Day.110,718