Common innovations during Hac include: making dua as a group in unison, specifying certain duas for each circuit of Tavaf, touching all corners of the Kabe (only the Hacer-ul Esved and Yemeni Corner are Sunnah), wiping the Kabe's cloth for blessings, visiting specific sites in Mekke as 'holy places,' and excessive wailing at graves. The Sunnah is to follow Hz. Peygamber's practice without adding or inventing new rituals.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said: 'Whoever introduces something into this matter of ours that is not of it, it is rejected.' During Hac and Umre, many practices have crept in over the centuries that have no basis in the Sunnah. Scholars have warned against these innovations, as they can detract from the true worship and may lead to beliefs that contradict the correct creed.
Sheikh Ibn Baz listed several common innovations to avoid: Making dua in a group, where one person recites and others repeat in unison during Tavaf — the Sunnah is individual dua in one's own words. Specifying particular duas for each circuit of Tavaf — there is no authentic dua designated for specific circuits except the dua between the Yemeni Corner and the Hacer-ul Esved. Touching all four corners or walls of the Kabe — only the Hacer-ul Esved and the Yemeni Corner are touched. Wiping the Kabe's cloth (Kiswah) and rubbing it on one's body for blessings — this has no basis in the Sunnah. Visiting sites in Mekke like 'the cave where Hz. Peygamber was born' as holy places — Hz. Peygamber never designated these sites for visitation.
Sheikh Al-Albani added further innovations to avoid: Kissing the Yemeni Corner (it is only touched, not kissed). Raising the voice excessively during Tavaf, disturbing others. Reading specific surahs of Kur'an-i Kerim at the Multazam. Believing that water from the Zamzam well at the Kabe area is more blessed than Zamzam from other sources. Making several consecutive Umres from Tan'eem as a formal ritual. The principle is simple: follow Hz. Peygamber's example as authentically documented, and do not add to it.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said: 'Whoever introduces something into this matter of ours (religion) that is not part of it, it is rejected.'
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said: 'Whoever introduces something into this matter of ours (religion) that is not part of it, it is rejected.'
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) used to say in his sermons: 'The best speech is the Book of Allah, the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the worst of matters are newly invented ones, and every innovation is misguidance.'
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) used to say in his sermons: 'The best speech is the Book of Allah, the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the worst of matters are newly invented ones, and every innovation is misguidance.'
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
Innovations in worship should be avoided. The Hanafi school emphasizes following the established rites as transmitted by the scholars.
Hanafi scholars warn against adding to the established rites of Hac.
The Maliki school also warns against innovations during Hac. They distinguish between good innovations (bid'ah hasanah) and blameworthy innovations, but ritual innovations during Hac are generally rejected.
Maliki scholars prohibit adding rituals to Hac that have no basis in the Sunnah.
The Shafi'i school categorizes innovations but agrees that adding new rituals to Hac without Sunnah basis is impermissible.
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: the rites of Hac should follow Hz. Peygamber's practice precisely.
The Hanbali school is particularly strict against innovations in worship. Every innovation in religion is misguidance, and Hac rites must follow the authenticated Sunnah.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: innovations in the rites of Hac are rejected.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said: 'Whoever introduces something into this matter of ours (religion) that is not part of it, it is rejected.'
Sahih al-Bukhari #2697 (sahih)Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) used to say in his sermons: 'The best speech is the Book of Allah, the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, and the worst of matters are newly invented ones, and every innovation is misguidance.'
Sahih Muslim #867 (sahih)