Benefits & Rulings:

(1) In worldly matters, the principle is that every act is permissible unless prohibited by the Qur’an and Hadith. In contrast, in acts of worship, only those practices are permissible which are proven through the Qur’an and Hadith. Therefore, any newly invented practice in religious matters is considered an innovation (bid‘ah), but this does not apply to worldly affairs.

(2) One should avoid arguments and discussions about hypothetical issues that have no practical relevance.

(3) Disobeying the command of the Prophet (peace be upon him) leads to destruction.

(4) If a person is unable to fulfill a religious obligation due to a valid excuse, he is not considered sinful in the sight of Allah. As Allah says: ﴿لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّـهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا﴾ (Al-Baqarah: 286) “Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity.”

(5) It is necessary to completely avoid any act that has been prohibited by the Shari‘ah.