Source: Monthly Al-Sunnah, Jhelum
What is the ruling on placing the Quran near a dying person?
Answer:
It is an innovation (bid‘ah) and a baseless practice. The early generations of the Muslim Ummah were unaware of such an act.
What is the ruling on lighting decorations in the mosque upon the completion of the Quran in Ramadan?
Answer:
Illuminating the mosque with decorative lights upon the completion of the Quran in Ramadan is an innovation (bid‘ah) and a rejected act (munkar). This practice had no existence during the best generations (Khair al-Quroon) and was introduced later. It is a waste of time and wealth, and it resembles the customs of Magians (fire worshippers).
He writes:
“They kindle numerous lights for the completion of the Quran, thereby combining multiple evils: wasting wealth, imitating the Magians, and creating an environment for men and women to gather at night, leading to corruption. Satan deceives them into believing that this is a way to honor Islam, whereas in reality, this is a great deception. True honor of Islam lies in adhering to the prescribed religious practices.”
[Talbees Iblees, p. 138]
He states:
“Nothing extra should be done on the night of Quran completion beyond what was done at the beginning of Ramadan, as this practice was unknown to the early generations. However, today, some people have introduced the custom of excessive lighting and decoration, which contradicts the limits set by Shariah. This includes wasting wealth, extravagance, and arrogance. Some even go further by lighting candles and embedding expensive materials into them. If they contain gold or silver, their usage is outright forbidden due to lack of necessity. Even if they are made of other costly materials, they still constitute wastefulness, extravagance, and boastfulness.”
[Al-Madkhal, 2/302]
This act is an imitation of false religions and therefore must be avoided.
Both placing the Quran near a dying person and lighting decorations on the completion of the Quran in Ramadan are innovations (bid‘ah) and have no basis in the practices of the early righteous generations. Such actions contradict the principles of Islam and should be abandoned.
Question:
What is the ruling on placing the Quran near a dying person?
Answer:
It is an innovation (bid‘ah) and a baseless practice. The early generations of the Muslim Ummah were unaware of such an act.
Lighting Decorations on the Completion of the Quran in Ramadan
Question:
What is the ruling on lighting decorations in the mosque upon the completion of the Quran in Ramadan?
Answer:
Illuminating the mosque with decorative lights upon the completion of the Quran in Ramadan is an innovation (bid‘ah) and a rejected act (munkar). This practice had no existence during the best generations (Khair al-Quroon) and was introduced later. It is a waste of time and wealth, and it resembles the customs of Magians (fire worshippers).
Views of Classical Scholars on This Innovation
Imam Ibn al-Jawzi (رحمه الله) [508-597 AH]
He writes:
“They kindle numerous lights for the completion of the Quran, thereby combining multiple evils: wasting wealth, imitating the Magians, and creating an environment for men and women to gather at night, leading to corruption. Satan deceives them into believing that this is a way to honor Islam, whereas in reality, this is a great deception. True honor of Islam lies in adhering to the prescribed religious practices.”
[Talbees Iblees, p. 138]
Imam Ibn al-Hajj (رحمه الله) [d. 737 AH]
He states:
“Nothing extra should be done on the night of Quran completion beyond what was done at the beginning of Ramadan, as this practice was unknown to the early generations. However, today, some people have introduced the custom of excessive lighting and decoration, which contradicts the limits set by Shariah. This includes wasting wealth, extravagance, and arrogance. Some even go further by lighting candles and embedding expensive materials into them. If they contain gold or silver, their usage is outright forbidden due to lack of necessity. Even if they are made of other costly materials, they still constitute wastefulness, extravagance, and boastfulness.”
[Al-Madkhal, 2/302]
This act is an imitation of false religions and therefore must be avoided.
Conclusion:
Both placing the Quran near a dying person and lighting decorations on the completion of the Quran in Ramadan are innovations (bid‘ah) and have no basis in the practices of the early righteous generations. Such actions contradict the principles of Islam and should be abandoned.
