The arguments of those methodologically challenged or attitudinally divergent regarding innovat
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Question
I have heard from a lot of people that "everything in ibadat is haram unless there is proof that it is halal" and "everything in maamolat is permissible, unless there is proof otherwise". - Is this also the belief of the Ahle Sunnah wal Jamaah? Or do we believe that everything, regardless of it being in our relationship to the creation or the creator, is allowed unless there's any proof contradicting it? And also, some others say that if a good innovation is taken to be necessary by the participants in it, then it becomes a reprehensible innovation. Is this belief just consigned to them or are we all meant to follow that?Answer
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
May His blessings and peace be on His Beloved Prophet, the best of creation, and his family, companions, and followers
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
The principles related to innovation (bid`a) are clearly explained in the Sheikh Nuh Keller answer at www.masud.co.uk, and in various other answers on www.sunnipath.com.
If we accepted this ‘principle’ mentioned by those people, then we would have to accuse the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) of innovation—folly indeed.
It is a grave error for the non-scholar to listen to the words and arguments of those methodologically challenged or attitudinally divergent from the way of Sunni Islam.
And Allah alone gives success.
Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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