What is the criterion for customs that have become widespread among Muslims but originated with the disbelievers?
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The Shaykh : Yes, indeed.
The questioner : What is the criterion for a matter when it has become widespread among Muslims and its origin is with the disbelievers? It becomes...
The Shaykh : As for what is adopted as religion, this is not permissible, even if it has become widespread among Muslims. As for ordinary matters, if they have become widespread among Muslims and there is no distinction between them and the disbelievers, the imitation ceases.
The questioner : What is the criterion for a matter when it has become widespread among Muslims and its origin is with the disbelievers? It becomes...
The Shaykh : As for what is adopted as religion, this is not permissible, even if it has become widespread among Muslims. As for ordinary matters, if they have become widespread among Muslims and there is no distinction between them and the disbelievers, the imitation ceases.