The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said:
"Every innovation is misguidance and going astray" 1
And he (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) also said: "... and every innovation is misguidance and all
misguidance is in the Hellfire." 2.
Introductory Article
Notes on the Evils of Innovation - [Source: Spubs.com]
The definition and meaning of innovation, the perfection of the shariah and the position of the
Salaf towards innovations.
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Introductory Article
The Salaf and their Position Towards The People of Innovations & Desires - [Source: Spubs.com]
An illustration of the position of the Salaf towards Innovators, looking into their works and sitting and debating with them.
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Study Material
A Clarification Of Doubts Regarding Innovation. - [Source: Troid.org]
A much needed explanation of the foundations of innovation in the Religion
by the Noble Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan. It starts with the
linguistic meaning of ‘bid’ah’ and ends with a lengthy warning against the age old plot of
the Ahlul-Bid’ah: bid’ah hasanah (good innovation). The article also includes elucidative
notes from Ibn Rajab, Ibn Hajr and others.
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Study Material
Innovation in Light of the Perfection of the Shari'ah.
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The Noble Imaam al-'Allaamah Muhammed Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen Rahimahullah authors this excellent
introductory booklet on innovation. Covering fundamental principles of Innovations and also
contains some answers to common misconceptions
that people have regarding 'good' innovations and related matters.
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Study Material
The Methodology of Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah in Warning Against Innovators and Their Books. - [Source: Spubs.com]
A section from the famous work of Shaikh Rabee' bin Haadee. One of his milestones in exposing the People
of Innovations and Desires of contemporary times. It begins with statement upon statement, evidence upon evidence incident upon incident
from the pious generations (Salaf-us-Saalih) and their stance with regard the Innovations that arose from the deviated sects during
their times and ends with examples, advice and admonitions upon the modern day Innovations and its people.
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Further Reading
Bidah – The Unique Nature of the Perfection Found in Islaam.
- [Source: Salafibookstore.com]
Allaah dispatched his Messenger Muhammad (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) with guidance and the Religion of the Truth.
Thus he has
conveyed the Message and discharged the duty he was entrusted with, and he has been a sincere adviser
to the nation, and he has striven truthfully for the sake of Allaah, up until that which was inevitable overtook him.
Before you is a book by Shaykh Muhammad Saalih Al-Uthaymeen Rahimahullah concerning The Unique Nature of the Perfection
found in Islaam and the Grave
Danger of Innovating into it.
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Further Reading
Indispensable Implication of Sunnah and Caution Against Innovation. - [Source: Salafibookstore.com]
This booklet is generally concerned with the topic of innovation in religion, but particularly it deals
with the subject of celebrating the Prophet’s birthday which is called Eid Milaad-un-Nabi. Some people
believe that on this occasion, Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) is also present at the Milaad Ceremony.
Shaykh ‘Abdul ‘Azeez bin ‘Abdullaah bin Baaz has proved by the Qur’aan, Sunnah and the verdicts of
distinguished Muslim scholars that this type of celebration is only an innovation and there is no
justification of it according to the rules of the Islamic laws.
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Further Reading
Innovation and Its Bad Effects. - [Source: Salafibookstore.com]
A valuable book by Shaikh Saalih al-Fawzaan describing the evils of innovation. It starts off by defining
the types and regulations of bidah. Then the book describes the motives of the appearance of
innovations and its people, the stance of Ahlus-Sunnah regarding innovations and the book gives
a mention of innovations present today and how to cope with them.
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Footnotes: 1 - (Reported by Abu Daawood (no. 4607), at-Tirmidhee (no. 2676) and it is saheeh.
Ibn Hajr authenticated it Takhreej Ahaadeeth Ibn ul-Haajib (1/137))
2 - (Reported by an-Nasaa'ee (1/224) from Jaabir bin Abdullaah and it
is saheeh as declared by Shaikh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah in Majmoo' ul-Fataawaa (3/58))
