What is the ruling on some individuals performing da‘wah activities in the mosque on specific days, such as: a sira (Prophet's biography) study group, praying two rak‘ahs with the intention of qiyam al-layl (night vigil) after Ishaa’, a recitation and tafsir (exegesis) study group, a general lecture, and a fiqh (jurisprudence) study group? And are these actions considered a violation of the Sunnah or an innovation (bid‘ah)?
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There is no harm in setting specific times for studying the Islamic sciences periodically and regularly, as this is more conducive to order and discipline in seeking knowledge. This is what academic institutions like universities do, and the basis for this is the concept of Masalih Mursalah (unrestricted public interests).
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