Taking fees for practicing a Bid`ah, like earning one's living through reciting the Qur'an

A: It is impermissible for a Muslim to recite the Qur'an in return for a fee given to him by those who asked him to do so. It is impermissible for a Muslim to take this as a job and a source of living. It is also impermissible for a Muslim to gather people to glorify Allah a thousand times and say "There is neither might nor power except with Allah!" a thousand times in return for food or fees. This is considered a Bid`ah (innovation in religion). It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, A person who innovates things in our affairs for which there is no valid reason, these are to be rejected. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.