Suntou,

I disagree with your characterization of "group Quran recitation" as bidah. 
Many scholars of Islam misinterpret this Hadith: “Every innovation is a 
misguidance and every misguidance goes to Hell fire “(Sahih Muslim).

There are two types of Bidah or innovation: Objectionable innovations and 
non-objectionable innovations. Some Islamic scholars mix these two types of 
innovation. Objectionable innovations are those that alter fundamental beliefs 
and pillars of Islam as related in the Quran and Hadith. For example, if 
someone or group declares that there are four or six daily prayers would be 
considered objectionable innovation. 

On the other hand, Non-objectionable innovations are those that support the 
Quran and the Hadiths. Such innovations are always valid. If you consider the 
compilation of the Quran into a book; it was done long after the death of the 
Holy Prophet (SAW). The collection and compilation of the Hadith was 
conducted by Islamic scholars long after the death of the Holy prophet 
(SAW). These are just a few among thousands of non-objectionable 
innovations in Islam. We cannot say these Bidah or Objectionable innovations. 
I the same vein, “group Quran recitation,” praying for the dead, celebrating 
the birth and death of the Holy Prophet (SAW) cannot be forbidden. 

ML Touray

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