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English translation
210. Kathir bin 'Abdullâh narrated from his father, that his grandfather said: "I heard the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ say: 'Whoever revives a Sunnah of mine that dies out after I am gone, he will have a reward equivalent to that of those among the people who act upon it, without that detracting from their reward in the slightest. Whoever introduces an innovation (Bid'ah) with which Allâh and His Messenger are not pleased, he will have a (burden of) sin equivalent to that of those among the people who act upon it, without that detracting from their sins in the slightest.'" (Da'if)
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Commentary
The term 'dying Sunnah' means an action or deed perfectly in order in the sight of Islam—be it an enjoined duty or a compulsory or desirable act—that was neglected by the people out of their indolence or ignorance. And 'reviving' it means promoting it in the society once again.
The Hadith holds out a stern warning to those who try to promote innovations in the society and also invite others to indulge in them.
