Do Innovations Fall Under The Will of Allah?

Answer: Those who innovate are threatened with the Hellfire - Allāh's refuge is sought - except if they repent. We ask Allāh for wellbeing. However, if it (i.e., the innovation) is less than Shirk (disbelief/polytheism), it is hoped that the innovator (will be forgiven). This is because by definition, it falls under sins. However, it doesn't completely fall under the statement of Allāh ﴾ but He forgives other than that (i.e., Shirk) for whom He wills. ﴿ [An-Nisāʾ (4):116] However, if the innovation is other than Shirk, then it takes the same ruling as sins, in the sense that he doesn't eternally dwell in the Hellfire if he enters it.