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Is completing the Qur’an collectively by dividing the Hizbs valid, and is a complete reading counted for each female reciter? And does the reward for reciting the Qur’an reach the deceased? And is singling out the Prophet’s birthday with specific acts of worship considered an innovation (bid‘ah)? And is “Du’a al-Rabita” (the supplication of connection) which mentions the names of prophets and righteous people an innovation?

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Gathering to read the Qur’an is prescribed for study and exegesis, or for one person to read while others listen attentively for reflection. However, what the group reads is not considered a complete recitation (khatmah) for each individual.

Supplicating collectively after reading the Qur’an is not prescribed, nor is it permissible to supplicate asking for the reward of the recitation to be conveyed to someone, as this was not reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) nor from his noble companions.

It is not permissible to abbreviate "peace be upon him" (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) with the letter "ص" or "صلعم".

Celebrating the Prophet’s birthday (Mawlid) is considered an innovation (bid’ah), as is dedicating specific acts of worship to it, for this was not reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) nor from the pious predecessors (Salaf al-Salih).

It is not permissible to invent supplications or remembrances and disseminate them, such as "Du’a al-Rabita" (the supplication of connection). Acts of worship must be based on legitimate textual evidence.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 2026

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