Sects and Innovation
210 questions
Is the recitation of a Surah from the Quran a specific number of times with the intention of reward, which some Sufis have justified as a divine inspiration to draw people closer to God, considered an innovation (bid'ah) or not, and how can one distinguish between sincerity and insincerity in such acts?
What is the ruling on one who listens to the people of innovation and desires—from among the rationalists, the Sufis, and the Khawarij—and argues with the principle "take the truth and leave the falsehood"? And is this principle general or specific to scholars?
What is your opinion on the controversial fatwas of Sheikh Dr. Hassan Al-Turabi regarding the permissibility of drinking alcohol, the non-legitimacy of the hijab except for covering the chest, and the permissibility of women leading men in prayer? And what is your opinion also on the statements of Sheikh Gamal Al-Banna that concur with Al-Turabi's fatwas?
Should a Muslim continue to read the books, writings, and compositions of the Rafidah and Sufis, given his limited knowledge and understanding of the falsity of their beliefs?
Is inferring that something is an innovation because the Companions did not do it, such as celebrating the Mawlid or congratulating on Friday, considered an innovation?
Is the Victorious Group (الطائفة المنصورة) different from the Saved Sect (الفرقة الناجية), given that it is said the Saved Sect are the People of the Sunnah and the Community (Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah), while the Victorious Group are the Mujahideen among them?
Are actions such as prostration, praising Allah, and supplicating after every prayer; interrupting activities for prostration; kissing the Mus'haf and prolonging prostration; prostrating upon hearing news of illness; obliging the mention of glorifying phrases after the Name of Allah; and performing the prostration of forgetfulness after every supererogatory or obligatory prayer considered correct or incorrect?
Why do groups whose religion is based on falsehood achieve greater devotion than those who follow the methodology of the jurists and scholars?
How do the Jahmiyyah call upon Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, while they deny Him names and attributes to prevent the multiplicity of eternals and to avoid Allah resembling His creation?
Is it permissible for my husband to secretly clap his hands loudly in the air after reciting Ayatul-Kursi at night?
Is the practice of "Niaz"—cooking special food on certain occasions, such as the anniversary of the passing of His Holiness Ali, reciting Surahs from the Quran like Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas, then supplicating with humility for Allah to grant Ali a lofty place in Paradise, and consuming the food with utmost respect—considered a major sin or is it permissible in Islam?
What is the ruling on Sufi orders, specifically the widespread Burhaniyya order, and what is the view on someone who claims sainthood (wilaya) yet does not pray and his clothes are dirty, and on someone who wears a blanket instead of a jilbab, claiming it is Allah's decree?
What is the Hādawiyyah madhhab, and are they followers of Imam al-Hādī, who is known among the Twelver Shia?
What is Sheikh Al-Qurtubi's doctrine regarding the Divine Names and Attributes, while negating directionality and elevation concerning Him?
What is the opinion on the book "Al-Ibānah 'an Sharī'at al-Firqah al-Nājiyah wa Mujānabat al-Firaq al-Madhmūmah" by Ibn Baṭṭah al-'Ukbari?
What is the way to avoid the escalating animosity between Muslims working in Islamic outreach due to disagreements on issues related to fundamental principles, and to correctly direct it towards the enemies of the Ummah?
Is it permissible to benefit from, or donate to, the charitable societies, companies, and da'wah organizations in London that are affiliated with the Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of thought?
What is the ruling on Sufism and Tasawwuf, and how accurate are their claims that it is the origin of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah, and that their dhikr gatherings existed during the time of the Prophet and the Companions? And is the "covenant with Allah" that they are asked to repeat a dangerous commitment?
What is the difference between Ahl al-Sunnah, the Murji'ah, the Mu'tazilah, the Ash'ariyyah, and the Maturidiyyah?
What is the ruling on one who claims that there is no command in the Book of Allah to believe in divine decree (Al-Qada’ wal-Qadar), and claims the crucifixion of the Messiah, his escape to Kashmir, and his death there? And to which sect does this speaker belong?
Who is our master, Jalal al-Din al-Rumi, what is his Mawlawi tariqa, what are his ideas, what is contained in his book the Mathnawi, are there any shirk-related matters in it, and what is the Shar'i ruling on building a mosque over his grave and the existence of a green dome over it?
Is there a moderate Sufism, and what is the view regarding Hadith scholars who follow the Sufi school of thought?
What is the ruling on reciting "Al-Latifiyyah" with the intention of repelling affliction from Al-Sham, and is it considered a good innovation?
What is the ruling on these actions and beliefs prevalent among the people of this friend, and how can he advise them while maintaining kinship ties?