See also Bida, Nigeria for the city.

Bida or bid'a is an Islamic Term meaning innovation of beliefs or worship. Linguistically bida means 'a newly invented matter'. Literally it is religious practices not considered sunnah (the way of the prophet), which date back to Muhammad. The role of bida is hotly debated among Muslim scholars, some consider it to be a violation of sunnah (and has become a synonym for heresy), while others take the view that new situations that have arisen since the time of the prophet call for new teachings, as long as they do not contradict sunnah or Hadith. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Sunna redirects to here, which can also refer to Sunne or Frau Sonne, a Scandinavian sun goddess, also known as Sol. ... In numerous religions, including Abrahamic religions, Jah religions, Sikhism, and many forms of Paganism, a prophet is an intermediary with a deity, particularly someone who claims to speak for the deity or interprets the deitys will or mind. ... Muhammad is a common male name for Muslims. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Heresy, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is a theological or religious opinion or doctrine maintained in opposition, or held to be contrary, to the ‘catholic’ or orthodox doctrine of the Christian Church, or, by extension, to that of any church, creed, or religious system, considered as orthodox. ... Hadith (Arabic: , Arabic pl. ...

The Sharia definition of bid'ah is: A newly invented way [beliefs or action] in the religion, in imitation of the Sharia (prescribed Law), by which nearness to Allah is sought, [but] not being supported by any authentic proof - neither in its foundations, nor in the manner in which it is performed. Sharia (Arabic: also Sharīah, Sharia, Shariah or Syariah) is traditional Islamic law also known as Allahs Law. ... An example of allāhu written in simple Arabic calligraphy Allah (Arabic: allāh) is the Arabic word for God. It is ultimately derived (according to most etymologists) from Proto-Semitic ʾil-, as is Hebrew El). ...

External links

• The Concept of Bid'a in the Islamic Shari'a
• Innovation in Light of the Perfection of the Shari'ah