Ibn Umar on Bidah [Hasanah]

‘Abdullah b. ‘Umar – Allah be pleased with them both – said:

Every bid’ah (religious innovation) is misguidance, even if people think it is good.

Al-Lâlakâ’î in Sharh Usûl I’tiqâd Ahl Al-Sunnah wa Al-Jamâ’ah Vol 1. P134, no.111; and Ibn Battah in Al-Ibânah Al-Kubraa Vol.1 p219, no. 213

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August 31, 2007 - الجمعة 19 شعبان 1428

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3 Responses to “Ibn Umar on Bidah [Hasanah]”

  1. Imran on April 24, 2009 - الجمعة 29 ربيع الثاني 1430 09:45

    Assalam-u-Alaikum

    Perhaps an explanation of the narration if provided would be appreciated, since we do read something along the lines of:

    On that, ‘Umar remarked, ‘What an excellent Bid’a (i.e. innovation in religion) this is

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  2. Abû ‘Abdillâh Owais Al-Hâshimi sayingsofthesalaf.net on April 25, 2009 - السبت 01 جمادى الأولى 1430 01:44

    Wa alaykumus-salam,

    Please refer to another post on this site: Umar and the night prayers of Ramadan

  3. Abû ‘Abdillâh Owais Al-Hâshimi sayingsofthesalaf.net on April 25, 2009 - السبت 01 جمادى الأولى 1430 01:50

    Insha Allah the following might also be useful:
    Ibn Mas’ud on the Companions [with notes on Bid'ah Hasanah]