What is the Islamic term for a religious innovation not present in early Islam?
A
Sunnah
B
Ijma
C
Fatwa
D
Bidah
Correct Answer: Option D — Bidah
Explanation:
Bidah refers to any religious innovation or practice introduced into Islam that lacks precedent in the Quran and Sunnah. Scholars generally caution against such innovations, particularly in matters of worship and belief.