Answers: 36Innovations in Religion and Worship
Can We Eat Meat in al-Muharram?
Having the custom of not eating meat during al-Muharram comes under the heading of innovation that is not permissible as a means of drawing closer to Allah.35,178- 17,171
There is nothing wrong with celebrating in order to encourage children and teach them to pray when they reach the age of seven years
- 85,109
Why did ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) call uniting the people in praying Taraweeh behind one imam an innovation (bid‘ah)?
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Remembering 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
- 35,750
Is it permissible to pray in a mosque where the ground floor is controlled by the Shi‘ah and the Sunnis control the upper floor?
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Ruling on repeating a specific dhikr at a specific time
Is 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).61,740- 46,503
Ruling on celebrating the birthday of the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) without any singing or other haram things
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Celebrating the Mawlid is a legitimate act of worship according to those who regard it as mustahabb
- 18,057
The bid‘ah (innovation) of encouraging billions of salawaat upon the Messenger of Allah on the occasion of the Mawlid (Prophet’s Birthday)
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