What is the ruling on designating Thursday for gathering in the mosque for da'wah and getting to know one another?
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The questioner : In Sudan, we hold a get-to-know session on Thursdays for the new people who come to our mosque for da'wah. This happens every Thursday. Is this a religious innovation or...?
The Shaykh : If the intention behind designating Thursday is to organize the people's gathering, then it is like these schools that organize days, programs, and lessons; there is nothing wrong with that. However, if there is an idea or belief that teaching on this day, whether it is Thursday, Monday, or Saturday, is better in terms of the Shari'ah than other days, then this falls under the category of introducing innovations into the religion. Yes.
The Shaykh : If the intention behind designating Thursday is to organize the people's gathering, then it is like these schools that organize days, programs, and lessons; there is nothing wrong with that. However, if there is an idea or belief that teaching on this day, whether it is Thursday, Monday, or Saturday, is better in terms of the Shari'ah than other days, then this falls under the category of introducing innovations into the religion. Yes.
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