20 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 8 June 2026
A Narration on Frowning at an Innovator
Question Is the following narration authentic? إذا رأيتم صاحب بدعة فاكفهروا في وجهه فإن الله يبغض كل مبتدع
15 Rabi'ul Awwal 1440 | 26 November 2018
Associating With an Innovator Will Cause Spiritual Illness
Question What is the translation of the below quote? وعن الحسن: لا تجالس صاحب بدعة فإنه يمرض قلبك
5 Muharram 1440 | 18 September 2018
Reference for the Narration on the Risks of Associating With an Innovator
Question What is the reference for this narration on the risks of associating with an innovator? Sufyan Thawri (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever associates with an innovator puts himself at risk of one…
9 Dhul Qa'dah 1439 | 24 July 2018
Explanation of the Words: “As habul ahwa”
Question In the following text does أهل الأهواء specifically refer to people of innovation or does it have a more general meaning (people of desire)? عَنِ الْحَسَنِ وَابْنِ سِيرِينَ: أَنَّهُمَا…
5 Muharram 1439 | 28 September 2017
Applying Surma on the Day of ‘Ashura (10th Muharram)- a Bid’ah
Question Does the practice of applying surmah on the day of 'Ashura (10th Muharram) have any proof?
10 Ramadan 1438 | 7 June 2017
The Harms of Eating to One’s Fill
Question Is there a saying of Sayyidatuna 'Aishah (radiyallahu 'anha) which is as follows: "The first bid'ah of this ummah is to eat a full (stomach)" What is the authenticity, reference and…
21 Rajab 1438 | 20 April 2017
A Hadith Stating That the Actions of an Innovator Are Not Accepted
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Allah Ta'ala does not accept the fast, the Salah, the charity, the Hajj and 'Umrah, the Jihad and the tawbah of the one who indulges in bid'ah [innovation]. He…
26 Rabi'ul Awwal 1438 | 28 December 2016
Warning Against Innovation (Bid’ah)
Question Which narration (with authentication) warns against bid‘ah, and what is the meaning of bid'ah?
14 Dhul Hijjah 1437 | 19 September 2016
Meaning of “Remaining on the Sunnah”
Question I have a question which has perplexed me for some time now. In many Hadiths we find an imperative to remain firm upon the sunnah, never to abandon the sunnah, to ensure that one is…
22 Shawwal 1437 | 30 July 2016
Remaining Steadfast on Sunnah at All Times
Question What is the authenticity and explanation of the following narration: لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فمن كانت فترته إلى سنتي فقد اهتدى ومن كانت فترته إلى غير ذلك فقد هلك……
9 Ramadan 1437 | 17 June 2016
Adopting Moderation When Practising a Sunnah Is Better than Striving in Bid’ah
Question Is this Hadith authentic? "Adopting moderation in practising upon the Sunnah is better than striving and exerting oneself in innovatory practices"
2 Safar 1437 | 17 November 2015
A Hadith on Istinja After Passing Wind
Question What is the status of the following Hadith? "Whoever does istinja (washes his private parts) after passing wind is not one of us"
15 Rajab 1436 | 6 May 2015
There Are No Specific Forms of Salah for the 27th Night of Rajab
Question Are there any specific nafl prayers to be prayed in the night of Mi'raj, the 27th of Rajab?
1 Rajab 1436 | 22 April 2015
An Unauthentic Hadith Regarding the Repellents of Bid’ah
Question Is the following narration authentic? إن لله تعالى عند كل بدعة كيد بها الإسلام و أهله وليا صالحا يذب عنه و يتكلم بعلاماته فاغتنموا حضور تلك المجالس بالذب عن الضعفاء و توكلوا على الله و كفى…
20 Dhul Hijjah 1435 | 17 October 2014
Saying Salam at the Rawdah-Graveside of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Question I would like to ask a question regarding salam at the graveside of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) (the Rawdah). Is there any reward or other special benefit in saying salam to…
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