Hajj Guide Book in English - The Message

Be careful about Bida’h
Rasul Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam said: “Beware of newly
invented matters, for every invented matter is an
innovation and every innovation is a going astray and
every going astray is in the Hellfire”. (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)
Due to lack of knowledge many pilgrims do Bida’h during
Hajj. Following are some practical examples:
• To think as Wajib to pray 40 waqt salah in Masjid-e
Nabwi is Bida’h. This will mean 8 days stay in
Madinah.
• To convey others’ Salaam to the Prophet’s grave in
Madinah is Bida’h.
• To sacrifice/Qurbani animal on behalf of Prophet
Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) is Bida’h.
• To use “Haji” title after performing Hajj is Bida’h.
• Intentionally to travel (safar) any places except 3
(Masjidul Haram, Masjidul Nabawi and Masjidul
Aqsa) is Bida’h.
• To perform Hajj or Umrah on the name of Prophet
Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) is Bida’h.
• All newly created Durud (as are not mentioned in
the Sahih Hadith) is Bida’h.
• To call the grave of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wa Sallam) “Rawdha” is Bida’h.
• To pray “Umri Kadha” for missed Salat is Bida’h.
• To call Baqee graveyard in Madinah Jannatul
Baqee is Bida’h.
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