The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم
" مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا هَذَا مَا لَيْسَ فِيهِ فَهُوَ رَدٌّ ". رَوَاهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الْمَخْرَمِيُّ وَعَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ أَبِي عَوْنٍ عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "If somebody innovates something which is not in harmony with the principles
of our religion, that thing is rejected."
Narrated by Narrated Aisha:
Context
In this hadith, Aisha reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warned against introducing innovations into the religion. He stated that any new practice not aligned with Islamic principles would be rejected. This underscores the importance of adhering to established teachings and avoiding deviations.
Modern Application
This hadith emphasizes the significance of maintaining the integrity of religious practices. In contemporary life, it encourages individuals to seek knowledge and ensure that their actions align with established teachings rather than following unverified innovations.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Warning and Truth and Falsehood because it serves as a caution against introducing unverified practices into the faith, emphasizing adherence to established principles.
Allah has not appointed [such innovations as] bahirah or sa'ibah or wasilah or ham. But those who disbelieve invent falsehood about Allah, and most of them do not reason.
And whoever opposes the Messenger after guidance has become clear to him and follows other than the way of the believers - We will give him what he has taken and drive him into Hell, and evil it is as a destination.
