Understanding the Concept of Bid'ah (Innovation) in Islam

The concept of bid'ah (innovation in religion) is important to understand for maintaining the purity of Islamic practice.

Definition

Bid'ah in the religious context refers to introducing new practices into the religion that have no basis in the Quran or Sunnah.

Types

Scholars have classified innovations into different categories, and there are varying opinions on whether some innovations can be considered good (hasanah) or whether all innovations in religion are blameworthy.