Adding to the religion due to waswas (whispers of Satan) and whether it is called an innovation
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Question:
The Shaykh has sent you a message, Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: Is adding to the religion due to waswas (whispers of Satan) called an innovation?
Answer:
If he did it intentionally, then if the addition was intentional, it is called an innovation. But he did not do it intentionally. So if he did not do it intentionally, he may be excused for this, because this is a type of illness.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
The Shaykh has sent you a message, Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: Is adding to the religion due to waswas (whispers of Satan) called an innovation?
Answer:
If he did it intentionally, then if the addition was intentional, it is called an innovation. But he did not do it intentionally. So if he did not do it intentionally, he may be excused for this, because this is a type of illness.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وأما ما أفتى به الحسن وإبراهيم النخعي ومالك في إحدى الروايتين عنه — islamhouse.com (54:24)
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