Bid’ah in Islam: Truth, Misconceptions & Examples | Dr Shadee Elmasry

What exactly is Bid’ah in Islam? And how does the Hanafi school understand it? In this important lecture, Dr. Shadee Elmasry explains the concept of Bid’ah (innovation) in Islam from the perspective of the Hanafi school. Using clear examples and principles from Islamic scholarship, this discussion helps clarify a topic that is often misunderstood and debated among Muslims. Rather than relying on assumptions or labels, this lecture explores how scholars define Bid’ah, how it is understood within the Hanafi tradition, and how Muslims can distinguish between religious innovation and matters that are permissible within Islam. In this video: • What does Bid’ah actually mean? • How does the Hanafi school define Bid’ah? • What are the different types and categories discussed by scholars? • Practical examples of Bid’ah • How should Muslims approach disagreements about Bid’ah? • Understanding the importance of following the Qur’an and Sunnah Watch until the end for a clearer understanding of one of the most frequently misunderstood topics in Islamic jurisprudence. May Allah ﷻ grant us beneficial knowledge, sincerity, wisdom, and the ability to follow the truth. Ameen. Like, Share & Subscribe for more Islamic lectures, Qur’anic reflections, and discussions on Islamic scholarship. #Bidah #BidahInIslam #Hanafi #HanafiSchool #IslamicKnowledge #DrShadeeElmasry #Islam #Sunnah #Quran #Fiqh