Shab-e-Barat's 'Kunde' Custom: Permissible or Bid'ah? Scholar Explains Islamic View

• Maulana Ifrahim Hussain clarifies the Islamic stance on the 'Kunde' custom observed during Shab-e-Barat, stating it has no basis in Islam.
• Shab-e-Barat, the 15th night of Shaban, is a night for worship, repentance, and seeking forgiveness, as per Islamic calendar.
• The 'Kunde' tradition involves distributing food in earthen pots, prevalent in parts of UP and Bihar, but is a local custom, not an Islamic practice.
• There is no mention of 'Kunde' in the Quran, Hadith, or the practices of early Islamic figures, making it an innovation (Bid'ah).
• Islam considers Bid'ah as misguidance; charity and good deeds for conveying reward should be done for Allah's pleasure, without specific rituals or days.

Why It Matters: The 'Kunde' custom on Shab-e-Barat is a local tradition, not an Islamic practice, and is considered an innovation (Bid'ah).