If a voluntary act is restricted, does the voluntary act become an innovation?
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The questioner : The unrestricted one. A person restricts it and continues with the restriction. Does the matter become an innovation for you?
The Shaykh : I do not think so, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)Sunan Abi Dawud 1368Sahih (Al-Albani)
The questioner : Professor, professor.
The Shaykh : It appears there is nothing wrong with it, there is no obstacle, as long as it is prescribed in general, but one should not believe that this specific number is prescribed.
The questioner : I believe this number is better than others.
The Shaykh : No, this is not permissible except with evidence, but he performs it as an unrestricted voluntary act and maintains it.
The Shaykh : I do not think so, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
The acts most pleasing to Allah are those which are done most continuously, even if they amount to little.
أحب العمل إلى الله أدومه وإن قل.The questioner : Professor, professor.
The Shaykh : It appears there is nothing wrong with it, there is no obstacle, as long as it is prescribed in general, but one should not believe that this specific number is prescribed.
The questioner : I believe this number is better than others.
The Shaykh : No, this is not permissible except with evidence, but he performs it as an unrestricted voluntary act and maintains it.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2548إذا قيد النفل الطلق فهل ينقلب النفل إلى أمر مبتدع؟📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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