The Difference Between Innovations in the Foundations of Religion and in Its Branches
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The questioner:
Is there a difference between innovations in the foundations of religion and innovations in its branches?
The Shaykh:
Yes, every innovation is blameworthy. Every innovation is misguidance, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said.
The questioner:
And blessings upon us.
The Shaykh:
However, they vary in severity, with some being more severe than others. An innovation in creed is more severe than an innovation in matters other than creed. They vary in severity, with some being more severe than others, without a doubt.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Is there a difference between innovations in the foundations of religion and innovations in its branches?
The Shaykh:
Yes, every innovation is blameworthy. Every innovation is misguidance, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said.
The questioner:
And blessings upon us.
The Shaykh:
However, they vary in severity, with some being more severe than others. An innovation in creed is more severe than an innovation in matters other than creed. They vary in severity, with some being more severe than others, without a doubt.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب قول الله - تعالى - : { إنك لا تهدي من أحببت } — islamhouse.com (51:13)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.