What is the explanation of the two hadiths: "Every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Fire," and "Whoever does an action that is not in accordance with our matter will have it rejected," and to what extent are they related to each other?

The definitions, limits, and controls of innovation (bid'ah) are built upon noble prophetic traditions (hadiths), the most important of which are: the hadith (definition) of Al-Irbad ibn Sariyah, "Every innovation is an error, and every error is in the Fire," and the hadith of Jabir ibn Abdullah, "The worst of affairs are their innovations, and every innovation is an error, and every error is in the Fire," and the hadith of Aisha, "Whoever introduces into this matter of ours that which is not from it, it is rejected," and "Whoever performs an action that is not in accordance with our matter, it is rejected."

These hadiths indicate that a Shariah-based innovation (bid'ah shar'iyah) must meet three conditions:

1. Innovation (Al-Ihdaath): This refers to introducing a new, invented matter that has no precedent. 2. Attributing the Innovation to Religion: This means it is ascribed to the Shariah and added to it, either by seeking closeness to Allah through something not legislated, or by deviating from the order of religion, or by serving as a means leading to innovation. This condition excludes material inventions, worldly innovations, sins, and evil deeds, unless they are done with the intention of drawing closer to Allah or are believed to be part of the religion. 3. Lack of Shariah Basis for this Innovation: Whether specific or general; this condition excludes innovations related to religion that have a Shariah basis, such as the compilation of the Noble Quran, congregational Tarawih prayer, and the revival of abandoned rituals.

Accordingly, bid'ah is: "That which is introduced into the religion of Allah, and has no general or specific basis indicating it," or in short: "That which is introduced into religion without proof."