Topic/Subject: Intercession
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Length: Research Study (30+ min)
Is Istighatha (invoking other than Allah) considered Shirk?
Many people call upon prophets, imams, or other righteous figures believing they can help bring them closer to Allah. The Qur’an, however, repeatedly calls believers to direct their prayers and requests to Allah alone. This raises an important question: does invoking others alongside Allah conflict with pure tawḥīd? Read more →
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Length: Standard read (5-15min)
But we don’t consider them Gods!
Many people invoke prophets, imams, saints, or other revered figures while maintaining they do not regard them as gods. The Qur’an, however, focuses not only on beliefs about a being’s status, but also on the acts of devotion directed toward it, raising important questions about the nature of worship and pure tawḥīd. Read more →