3. Reasons for Thinking Tahlil is Bid'ah
Some groups say tahlil is bid'ah. Not without reason they say that. They assume that the Qur'an is for people who are still alive as described in Surah Yasin verses 69-70. They also take the argument from the Qur'an Surah An-Najm verses 38-39.
They also argue that doing simple things but with guidance is better than making up worship. As for the hadith used as a basis, namely: "Whoever does charity for which there is no guidance from us, it will be rejected." (HR. Muslim). Not only that, the hadith evidence used next is: "Do not set aside Friday night to perform worship that is not performed on other nights." (HR. Muslim).[5]
4. Proof of the Permissibility of Tahlil and Sending Prayers
The tradition of tahlil and sending prayers that spread in Indonesian society, especially the inhabitants of Java. This tradition was initiated by ancient scholars who spread Islam on the island of Java. The scholars combined the local wisdom of the community with Islamic law. Not without reason, there are arguments that show the permissibility of tahlil and sending prayers to people who have died.
a) Proof of dhikr together
