The Concept of Bid’ah in Islam: In the Light of the Qur’an and Sunnah

Foreword. Introduction. 1. Qur'anic verses that have a bearing on Bid'ah. 2. Ahadith that have a bearing on Bid'ah. 3. Islamic principles of Shariah Law. 4. Key Ahadith on Bid'ah. 5. What is the Sunnah of the prophet(s). 6. New acts approved by the prophet(s). 7. New acts accepted after the prophet(s). 8. Analysis of the definition of Bid'ah. 9. Some common practices among Muslims. Epilogue. Appendix: Milad. References.