Question
Here in Pakistan, some Deobandi Ulama have initiated a death anniversary day called, Yaum-e-Shahadat-e-Uthmaan (Radhi Allahu anhu). The anniversary is to commemorate the day Hadhrat Uthaam (radhiyallahu anhu) was assassinated. Is there a basis in Islam for such anniversaries?
Answer
There is no basis in Islam for the fabrication of anniversaries. This is a new bid'ah which is of the ways of the people of bid'ah and deviation. People who innovate unfounded practices should not be called Deobandis. They are Bid'atis.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 23 No 05
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- 4
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