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ʿAqīdah

عقيدة

بدعة

Bidʿah

Definition

Innovation in religion — introducing an act of worship not established by the Prophet ﷺ or his Companions.

Example

The Prophet ﷺ said every innovation is misguidance. Bidʿah applies only to religion — new tools, timetables or administration of mosques are not bidʿah.

See also

Fiqh›

Sunnah (as source)

The second source of Islamic law — the Prophet's ﷺ words, actions, and tacit approvals.

Fiqh›

Fiqh

Islamic jurisprudence — the understanding of practical rulings derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah.

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