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The only reference I have for Imam Malik's saying is Al-I'tisam by Imam Shatibi The quotes from Mujaddid are from a number of sources including the one you mentioned.

There is no-one that can deny the linguistic usage of the word bi'dah hasanah. Even the Salaf used the word bid'ah in its linguistic usage as demonstrated here:

http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...l=1#post740227

The Mujaddid refers several times to innovation in the Deen, which is the definition of legal bid'ah.

I’m still slightly confused regarding what you are trying to ‘prove’ or demonstrate. I don’t think anyone denies the reprehensibility of ‘legal bida’. It boils down to what actions you categorize under this heading.

What type of ‘bida hasana’ as classified by some ulema is the Mujaddid speaking against? It would help if you gave examples of what you understand from the Imams words i.e. give examples of action that fall within the categories mentioned by him.