Do the recitation of specific Surahs and certain invocations in fixed numbers to facilitate visiting the Sacred House of Allah have a basis in Islamic law, or is it considered an innovation?
Frequent supplication and seeking help through prayer are among the greatest aids in fulfilling the Hajj and visiting the Sacred House. Designating a specific time or number for reading certain surahs without authentic evidence is considered an added innovation (bid'ah).
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