Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (472) | Heresy
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Innovation (bid'ah).
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Innovation is that which is newly introduced into the religion.
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Some scholars define it
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as any method invented within the religion
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that mimics the divinely ordained path,
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with the intention of exaggerating in the worship of Allah.
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Such innovation is forbidden,
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and all of it is misguidance and rejected upon those who practice it.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Whoever introduces into this matter of ours that which is not part of it, it is rejected."
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Agreed upon.
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As for that which is newly introduced in worldly affairs,
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such as inventions and systems that are needed,
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and which do not contradict the Shari'ah,
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there is no innovation in them.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.