Riyad as-Salihin, 169
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "If anyone introduces in our matter something which does not belong to it, will be rejected". <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>. The narration in Muslim says: "If anybody introduces a practice which is not authenticated by me, it is to be rejected".
عن عائشة، رضي الله عنها، قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "من أحدث في أمرنا هذا ما ليس منه فهو رد" (( متفق عليه)). وفي رواية لمسلم : "من عمل عملاً ليس عليه أمرنا فهو رد".
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 169
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Unless we know that an act meant for worship is actually part of Islam, it would be rejected.<br>
2) The threat in the Hadith applies only to Sharia-related deeds, whether acts of worship or dealings. As for innovation in worldly affairs, it is permissible as long as it is beneficial and does not violate our Sharia.<br>
3) It instructs avoidance of religious innovation because it renders good deeds worthless.<br>
4) It instructs the obligation of following the guidance of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and adhering to his Sunnah.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Rejected: it will not be accepted from its doer and will rebound on him.