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IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASIONATEMOST COMPASIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
A NEW MODULE
BATCH-COURSE [2012]
16 weekly class started from: 3 March 2012 16 weekly class started from: 3 March 2012 Every Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pm
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IT CAN ALSO BE A IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER COURSE FOR REFRESHER COURSE FOR
MUSLIM PARENTS, MUSLIM PARENTS, EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN
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Using curriculum he has developed especially for English-speakingUsing curriculum he has developed especially for English-speakingMuslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims. Muslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims.
““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
# 9# 9LESSON
REVISED @ NOVEMBER 2012REVISED @ NOVEMBER 2012
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“SHAFA’AT”
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ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS
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Get into groupings (not more than 8 per group) Get into groupings (not more than 8 per group)
and : and :
1. Re-cap and discuss briefly, each of your 1. Re-cap and discuss briefly, each of your
members understanding, comments and take-members understanding, comments and take-
away from previous lesson on “away from previous lesson on “TAWASSULTAWASSUL””
2. Then proceed to share your understanding of 2. Then proceed to share your understanding of
the term “the term “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ””
You are given only You are given only 15 minutes 15 minutes to complete this assignmentto complete this assignment
TAMRIN
TAMRIN
(EXERCISE
(EXERCISE))
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““Can I get to know Can I get to know you ? What have you ? What have
we learnt?”we learnt?”
HALAQAH
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REFLECTIONS:REFLECTIONS:
Allah is the only One Who is God (Divine) and Who alone is Allah is the only One Who is God (Divine) and Who alone is
Robb (Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher) of the worlds. He is the Robb (Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher) of the worlds. He is the
Absolute One without any partners, neither associate nor rival in Absolute One without any partners, neither associate nor rival in
His Divinity (His Divinity (TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH) nor in His Lordship ) nor in His Lordship
((TAUTAUHHEED RUBUBIYYAHEED RUBUBIYYAH).).
He administers and sustains everything in accordance with His He administers and sustains everything in accordance with His
Ways (Ways (SUNNA-TULLAHSUNNA-TULLAH).).
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Say: "O Allah! Lord of Power (and Rule) You gives Power to Say: "O Allah! Lord of Power (and Rule) You gives Power to
whom You pleases and You strips off power from whom You whom You pleases and You strips off power from whom You
pleases, You endues with honour whom You pleases, and You pleases, You endues with honour whom You pleases, and You
bring low, whom You pleases; in Your hand is all Good. bring low, whom You pleases; in Your hand is all Good.
Verily, over all things You have power.” Verily, over all things You have power.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26))
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It is within “It is within “SUNNA-TULLAHSUNNA-TULLAH” – (Law or Way determined by ” – (Law or Way determined by
Allah), that the decree which certain beings in creation are Allah), that the decree which certain beings in creation are
accorded with capabilities and certain function with the permission accorded with capabilities and certain function with the permission
by Allah SWT, - even to help, to intercede, to mediate, to plead for, by Allah SWT, - even to help, to intercede, to mediate, to plead for,
to advocate on behalf, etc. for others - is to be understood.to advocate on behalf, etc. for others - is to be understood.
This is the context of how Muslims view “This is the context of how Muslims view “TAWASSULTAWASSUL” and ” and
““SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” which cannot be misconstrued to opposed our ” which cannot be misconstrued to opposed our
affirmation of affirmation of TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH EED AR-RUBUBIYYAH and and TAUTAUHHEED AL-EED AL-
ULUHIYYAH.ULUHIYYAH.
REFLECTIONS:REFLECTIONS:
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As in all things, nothing can occur except by the will and As in all things, nothing can occur except by the will and
permission of Allah.permission of Allah.
““Who is there that can intercede (Who is there that can intercede (YASH-FA’ YASH-FA’ ) in His presence ) in His presence
except as He permits?”except as He permits?”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255))
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Even in ours lives, other things or beings do intervene or help Even in ours lives, other things or beings do intervene or help
us to attain to some benefits which Allah, in His Wisdom, have us to attain to some benefits which Allah, in His Wisdom, have
placed benefits for us, in them or through them. In the physical placed benefits for us, in them or through them. In the physical
or material nature, such ‘or material nature, such ‘interventionintervention’ can easily be understood.’ can easily be understood.
However we know that these ‘causality’ are all mere creations However we know that these ‘causality’ are all mere creations
and do not possess independent power, but ultimately and do not possess independent power, but ultimately
dependent upon Allah. Their ability are only as in accordance dependent upon Allah. Their ability are only as in accordance
with the potentialities conferred to them by Allah.with the potentialities conferred to them by Allah.
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We can easily understand the workings of “We can easily understand the workings of “the law of cause and the law of cause and
effecteffect” regarding the physical realms, but what about in ‘spiritual or ” regarding the physical realms, but what about in ‘spiritual or
metaphysical’ matter or domain where science cannot reason it out?metaphysical’ matter or domain where science cannot reason it out?
This is where we have to (This is where we have to (TAUQIFTAUQIF) rely upon true report () rely upon true report (KHABAR KHABAR
SwSwODIQODIQ) knowledge from Revelation, to know who has been ) knowledge from Revelation, to know who has been
conferred such privilege by Allah SWT or not, rather than accept conferred such privilege by Allah SWT or not, rather than accept
what is being claimed by people regarding them.what is being claimed by people regarding them.
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It is in the area of the “It is in the area of the “unseenunseen” (” (GHAYIBAHGHAYIBAH) that we are to be ) that we are to be
careful to distinguish between what is False “careful to distinguish between what is False “BAABAATwTwILIL”– termed ”– termed
as “as “KHURAFATKHURAFAT ” (superstitions) and myths (“” (superstitions) and myths (“TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL ”), from ”), from
the True – “the True – “HAQQ-HAQIQAHHAQQ-HAQIQAH” (reality) substantiated (or affirmed ” (reality) substantiated (or affirmed
to exist by Islam). to exist by Islam).
And even those “ And even those “ unseen intervention unseen intervention ” affirmed to exist by Islam, ” affirmed to exist by Islam,
we are to also differentiate between those that are acceptable to we are to also differentiate between those that are acceptable to
sought and how to do so, from those to be shunned and rejected.sought and how to do so, from those to be shunned and rejected.
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In a way the most common In a way the most common unseenunseen ‘ ‘interventionintervention’ being our ’ being our
supplication to Allah (supplication to Allah (Du’aDu’a) for one another which are included ) for one another which are included
amongst what we termed as “amongst what we termed as “IKHTIYYARIKHTIYYAR” – effort of choosing for a ” – effort of choosing for a
better outcome, through exercising the inherent freewill.better outcome, through exercising the inherent freewill.
In this world, there are presence of certain things and people in our In this world, there are presence of certain things and people in our
midst, which can have an effect upon our well-being; and the realm midst, which can have an effect upon our well-being; and the realm
within Islam’s cosmology includes the unseen spiritual realms viz. the within Islam’s cosmology includes the unseen spiritual realms viz. the
interceding angels, invisible beings, persons and other creatures – who interceding angels, invisible beings, persons and other creatures – who
has been given permission to plead to Allah on our behalf, etc.has been given permission to plead to Allah on our behalf, etc.
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“ “Those who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those Those who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those
around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe in
Him; Him; and implore forgiveness for those who believeand implore forgiveness for those who believe: :
"Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy, and "Our Lord! Thy reach is over all things in Mercy, and
Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in
repentance, and follow Thy Path: and preserve them repentance, and follow Thy Path: and preserve them
from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire!” from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire!”
((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 7Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 7))
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““And We did not send any messenger except to And We did not send any messenger except to
be obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, when be obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, when
they wronged themselves, they wronged themselves, they had come to they had come to
you, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness of you, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness of
Allah and the Messenger had asked forgiveness Allah and the Messenger had asked forgiveness
for themfor them, they would have found Allah , they would have found Allah
Accepting of repentance and Merciful.”Accepting of repentance and Merciful.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa: 4: 64Qur’an: An-Nisa: 4: 64))
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““So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity So know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity
except Allah and except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and for ask forgiveness for your sin and for
the believing men and believing womenthe believing men and believing women. And Allah . And Allah
knows of your movement and your resting place.”knows of your movement and your resting place.”
((Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 19Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 19))
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“ So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult
them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely
upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 159)
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“ “Whoever ask for the forgiveness (from Allah) for the Whoever ask for the forgiveness (from Allah) for the
Believing men and Believing women, Allah will write Believing men and Believing women, Allah will write
for him a merit (for him a merit (HASSANATHASSANAT) for each and every one ) for each and every one
of the Believing men and Believing women (whom he of the Believing men and Believing women (whom he
had sought forgiveness for).”had sought forgiveness for).”
((Hadith reported by TabaranyHadith reported by Tabarany))
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The term “The term “ “ pronounce “ “ pronounce “ SHAFA-’AT SHAFA-’AT “ - “ -
meaning :meaning :
““mediation, intercession, intervention, mediation, intercession, intervention,
advocacy, pre-emption, etc. advocacy, pre-emption, etc.
imploring Allah’s help, Mercy and forgiveness imploring Allah’s help, Mercy and forgiveness
for another.for another.” ”
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When discussing “When discussing “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” , we are referring to ” , we are referring to ““the help, the help,
intercession or mediationintercession or mediation” ” which Allah has permitted for some which Allah has permitted for some
among His creations, to make for others - especially for among His creations, to make for others - especially for Allah’s Allah’s
Mercy and forgiveness in the Hereafter.Mercy and forgiveness in the Hereafter.
This “This “SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT” can be given by, and only to benefit those who ” can be given by, and only to benefit those who
had adhered to had adhered to TAUTAUHHEEDEED, and not to the , and not to the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN..
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“And those whom they invoke besides Allah have no
power of intercession;― except only those who bears
witness to the Truth and they know (him).”
(Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 86)
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“ “Say: "Do ye see what it is ye invoke besides Allah? Say: "Do ye see what it is ye invoke besides Allah?
Show me what it is they have created on earth, or Show me what it is they have created on earth, or
have they a share (have they a share (SHIRKSHIRK) in the heavens? Bring me ) in the heavens? Bring me
a Book (revealed) before this, or any remnant of a Book (revealed) before this, or any remnant of
knowledge (ye may have), if ye are telling the truth!“knowledge (ye may have), if ye are telling the truth!“
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 4Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 4))
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“ “And who is more astray than one who invokes, And who is more astray than one who invokes,
besides Allah, such as will not answer him to the besides Allah, such as will not answer him to the
Day of Judgement, and who (in fact) are Day of Judgement, and who (in fact) are
unconscious of their call (to them)? unconscious of their call (to them)?
((Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 5Qur’an: Ahqaf: 46: 5))
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In these verses, it is clear that Allah chastise the In these verses, it is clear that Allah chastise the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN
(those who ascribe partners to Allah) because their (those who ascribe partners to Allah) because their AQEEDAHAQEEDAH
(believe) is wrong – i.e. opposite to (believe) is wrong – i.e. opposite to TAUTAUHHEEDEED..
These verses do not refer to the These verses do not refer to the MUWAMUWAHHEEDINEEDIN (people upholding (people upholding
TAUTAUHHEEDEED) who direct all ) who direct all Du’aDu’a or invocation to Allah Who Alone is or invocation to Allah Who Alone is
Divine, who do not ascribe partners to Him.Divine, who do not ascribe partners to Him.
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“And [commanded], 'Direct your face toward the
religion, inclining to truth, and never be of those
who associate others with Allah; (MUSHRIKEEN);
And do not invoke (make Du’a to others) besides
Allah that which neither benefits you nor harms
you, for if you did, then indeed you would be of
the wrongdoers.‘”
(Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 105-106)
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“ “And if Allah should touch you with adversity, And if Allah should touch you with adversity,
there is no remover of it except Him; and if He there is no remover of it except Him; and if He
intends for you good, then there is no repeller of intends for you good, then there is no repeller of
His bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills His bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills
of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the of His servants. And He is the Forgiving, the
Merciful“ Merciful“
((Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 107Qur’an: Yunus: 10: 107))
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Thus, for Muslim to believe that others amongst Allah’s creation Thus, for Muslim to believe that others amongst Allah’s creation
to be capable of giving “to be capable of giving “SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT” (with permission by Allah ” (with permission by Allah
SWT, as explained) is not “SWT, as explained) is not “SHIRK SHIRK ”.”.
The greatest of which is the “The greatest of which is the “SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT” which Allah SWT granted ” which Allah SWT granted
upon our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. to make.upon our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. to make.
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““The happiest person who receive my intercessionThe happiest person who receive my intercession
(in the Hereafter), will be he who says:(in the Hereafter), will be he who says:
LAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LALLAHLAA-ILAA-HA-IL-LALLAH (There is no god except Allah), (There is no god except Allah),
sincerely in his heart (i.e. pure from any sincerely in his heart (i.e. pure from any SHIRKSHIRK)”)”
((Hadith reported by Bukhary & MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary & Muslim))
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There will also be others – angels, prophets and righteous There will also be others – angels, prophets and righteous
persons, who will be given the permission by Allah SWT , persons, who will be given the permission by Allah SWT ,
to make “to make “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” (intercession) in the Hereafter too. ” (intercession) in the Hereafter too.
But this intercession is only towards those who do not die But this intercession is only towards those who do not die
as as MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN (worship or ascribed to others as (worship or ascribed to others as
partners to Allah.)partners to Allah.)
Upholding Upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED is vital, for Allah will never be is vital, for Allah will never be
pleased with those who return to him with the sins of pleased with those who return to him with the sins of
SHIRKSHIRK..
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““They cannot precede Him in word, and they act They cannot precede Him in word, and they act
by His command. He knows what is [presently] by His command. He knows what is [presently]
before them and what will be after them, before them and what will be after them, and and
they cannot intercede except on behalf of one they cannot intercede except on behalf of one
whom He approveswhom He approves. And they, from fear of Him, . And they, from fear of Him,
are apprehensive.”are apprehensive.”
((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 27-28Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 27-28))
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“ “AngelsAngels will intercede, the will intercede, the ProphetsProphets will intercede, will intercede,
and the and the BelieversBelievers will intercede (for other people) will intercede (for other people)
until there remain nothing except the Mercy of until there remain nothing except the Mercy of
the One Who is Most Merciful (Allah), Who will the One Who is Most Merciful (Allah), Who will
restrain the Fire of Hell and bring out from it, a restrain the Fire of Hell and bring out from it, a
people who have never done any good deed, people who have never done any good deed,
(blackened) like a charred coal.”(blackened) like a charred coal.”
((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))
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““Three groups (of people) will be (granted permission) Three groups (of people) will be (granted permission)
to intercede (for others): the Prophets (to intercede (for others): the Prophets (ANBIYA’ANBIYA’) , then ) , then
the scholars (the scholars (‘ULAMA‘ULAMA) , then the martyrs () , then the martyrs (SHUHADAA’SHUHADAA’)”)”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))
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Another, which can intercede for us in the Hereafter is our Another, which can intercede for us in the Hereafter is our
deeds of sincere devotion e.g. Qur’anic recitation or fasting; deeds of sincere devotion e.g. Qur’anic recitation or fasting;
our worship and deeds of righteousness, etc.our worship and deeds of righteousness, etc.
Such deeds will appear on Judgement day as a person who Such deeds will appear on Judgement day as a person who
will be ‘will be ‘advocate interlocutoradvocate interlocutor’ for the Believer who has ’ for the Believer who has
performed them sincerely for Allah.performed them sincerely for Allah.
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Yet the most important point to note regarding “Yet the most important point to note regarding “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” ”
is that none of these things, people or even angels are Divine , is that none of these things, people or even angels are Divine ,
or has the independent (exclusive) power to harm nor bring or has the independent (exclusive) power to harm nor bring
any benefit whatsoever, any benefit whatsoever, except only by Allah’s Will and except only by Allah’s Will and
permission.permission.
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Muslims upholding Muslims upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED, always believe that every , always believe that every
supplication (supplication (Du’aDu’a) is directed to Allah and the right to ) is directed to Allah and the right to
fulfil or reject any requests belongs to Allah, Who Alone is fulfil or reject any requests belongs to Allah, Who Alone is
God (Divine). Allah SWT has the absolute prerogative and God (Divine). Allah SWT has the absolute prerogative and
power over all.power over all.
Make no mistake about this.Make no mistake about this.
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Say: "To Allah belongs exclusively (the right to grant) Say: "To Allah belongs exclusively (the right to grant)
intercession (intercession (SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT) : to Him belongs the dominion ) : to Him belongs the dominion
of the heavens and the earth: in the End, it is to Him of the heavens and the earth: in the End, it is to Him
that ye shall be brought back.“ that ye shall be brought back.“
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 44Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 44))
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“Or, who (is it who) listens to the (soul) distressed
when it calls on Him, and who relieves its
suffering, and makes you (mankind) inheritors of
the earth? (Can there be another) god besides
Allah? Little it is that ye heed!”
(Qur’an: Naml: 27: 62)
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“ “How many so ever be the angels in the heavens, their How many so ever be the angels in the heavens, their
intercession (intercession (SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT) ) will avail nothing except after will avail nothing except after
Allah has given leaveAllah has given leave for whom He pleases and that he is for whom He pleases and that he is
acceptable to Him.” acceptable to Him.”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 26Qur’an: Najm: 53: 26))
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“ “On that Day shall no intercession (On that Day shall no intercession (SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT) avail ) avail except except
for those for whom permission has been granted by (Allah) for those for whom permission has been granted by (Allah)
Most Gracious and whose word is acceptable to Him.”Most Gracious and whose word is acceptable to Him.”
((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 109Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 109))
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“Allah forgives not that partners should be set up with him; but He
forgives anything, else to whom He pleases; to set up partners
with Allah (SHIRK) is to devise a sin most heinous indeed.”
(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48)
There is no controversy regarding asking for the “There is no controversy regarding asking for the “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” ”
(intercession) from a living righteous person, as in them making (intercession) from a living righteous person, as in them making
Du’aDu’a to Allah SWT for us. to Allah SWT for us.
Regarding whether this can still be sought from the dead, Regarding whether this can still be sought from the dead,
differences of opinion occur amongst Islamic scholars.differences of opinion occur amongst Islamic scholars.
Those who objected perhaps would regard this as akin to Those who objected perhaps would regard this as akin to
““SHIRKSHIRK” and thus forbade the practice.” and thus forbade the practice.
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However those who allow this argue that any request to a However those who allow this argue that any request to a
righteous person is in fact addressing to the “righteous person is in fact addressing to the “soul soul ” of the ” of the
person, not his physical self.person, not his physical self.
So, whether the person is dead or alive makes no difference. So, whether the person is dead or alive makes no difference.
And the request for “And the request for “SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT” is for the person to implore or ” is for the person to implore or
plead or plead or Du’aDu’a to Allah – not that he has the exclusive power to to Allah – not that he has the exclusive power to
give what is being asked.give what is being asked.
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As to the objection saying that these people are “dead”, this is the As to the objection saying that these people are “dead”, this is the
basis in response to such objection:basis in response to such objection:
“ “Think not of those who are slain in Allah's way as “dead”. Nay Think not of those who are slain in Allah's way as “dead”. Nay
they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord.” they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord.”
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He taught us , when visiting the grave, to recite :He taught us , when visiting the grave, to recite :
‘‘Peace be upon you all, O inhabitants of the graves, Peace be upon you all, O inhabitants of the graves,
amongst the believers and the Muslims. amongst the believers and the Muslims.
Verily we will, AllVerily we will, Allaah willing, be united with you, h willing, be united with you,
we ask Allwe ask Allaah for well-being for us and you.’h for well-being for us and you.’
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In this regard, those who prefer not to seek “In this regard, those who prefer not to seek “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” ”
upon the dead, as precaution to safeguard themselves from upon the dead, as precaution to safeguard themselves from
tarnishing their tarnishing their TAUTAUHHEEDEED (as they understand it), is indeed (as they understand it), is indeed
commendable, and we respect this. Especially when to their commendable, and we respect this. Especially when to their
mind, this is somewhat ‘similar’ to what those as in other mind, this is somewhat ‘similar’ to what those as in other
religions may practice (while they are not able to distinguish religions may practice (while they are not able to distinguish
the difference between what constitute the difference between what constitute SHIRKSHIRK and which and which
ought to be based upon their Belief - ought to be based upon their Belief - AQEEDAH AQEEDAH ).).
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Some prefer to follow this opinion of not making request from Some prefer to follow this opinion of not making request from
the deceased, not because they consider seeking “the deceased, not because they consider seeking “SHAFA’AT SHAFA’AT ” ”
from the dead at graves, tombs and shrines as wrong, but from the dead at graves, tombs and shrines as wrong, but
they prefer this opinion only to avoid the ‘they prefer this opinion only to avoid the ‘ignorantignorant’ public ’ public
from misperceiving and blindly imitating their action for going from misperceiving and blindly imitating their action for going
there.there.
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Yet, they who prefer this opinion, Yet, they who prefer this opinion, should not easily misjudge should not easily misjudge
nor accusenor accuse other Muslims who do so, i.e. visiting graves or other Muslims who do so, i.e. visiting graves or
shrines of Prophets (shrines of Prophets (NABIYYINNABIYYIN), the Truthful (), the Truthful (SWSWIDDIQEENIDDIQEEN) )
Martyrs (Martyrs (SHUHADASHUHADA’’) and Righteous people () and Righteous people (SWSWOLIHEENOLIHEEN) - by ) - by
labelling them as “labelling them as “MUSHRIKMUSHRIK“ (polytheist) OR ““ (polytheist) OR “QUBURIYEENQUBURIYEEN - -
grave worshippers”, etc.grave worshippers”, etc.
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“(Do not) call each other by (offensive) nicknames : Ill-seeming is
a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has
believed: And those who do not desist are (Indeed) doing
wrong.”
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 11)
REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT DZIKRREMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT DZIKR
LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –
WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,
““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allexcept Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”all things .”
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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD
ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –
A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM
“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating
others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the
committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”
(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)
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IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true
and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.
And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”
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“ “That no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. And That no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another. And
that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives” that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives”
((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 38-39Qur’an: Najm: 53: 38-39))
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““When a son of Adam (any person – male/female) dies, his ability to do When a son of Adam (any person – male/female) dies, his ability to do
any more good deeds ceases (i.e. his ability to strive for gaining merits any more good deeds ceases (i.e. his ability to strive for gaining merits
[rewards] stops) – except for three things (which shall continue adding [rewards] stops) – except for three things (which shall continue adding
rewards to his credit):rewards to his credit):
[1] charity in perpetuity (which continues to benefit people and others), [1] charity in perpetuity (which continues to benefit people and others),
[2] ‘ilm (knowledge he had taught to others) which continues to be [2] ‘ilm (knowledge he had taught to others) which continues to be
beneficial (benefited),beneficial (benefited),
[3] a righteous child who continues to make Du’a (pray) for him.”[3] a righteous child who continues to make Du’a (pray) for him.”
((Hadith reported by Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud Hadith reported by Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud ))
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““The dead (Muslim) in the grave is like one drowning and in need The dead (Muslim) in the grave is like one drowning and in need
of help. He is waiting for the prayer (of help. He is waiting for the prayer (Du’aDu’a) from his father, his ) from his father, his
mother, his children and his trusted closed friends. When a prayer mother, his children and his trusted closed friends. When a prayer
((Du’aDu’a) reaches him, this is more beloved to him than the whole ) reaches him, this is more beloved to him than the whole
world and what is in it. Verily Allah Most Esteemed and Glorious, world and what is in it. Verily Allah Most Esteemed and Glorious,
when granting the prayer (when granting the prayer (Du’aDu’a) from those living to the people of ) from those living to the people of
the grave, it is as big as mountains. And know that amongst the the grave, it is as big as mountains. And know that amongst the
gifts from those alive given to those who have died are through gifts from those alive given to those who have died are through
ISTIGHFARISTIGHFAR (asking Allah’s forgiveness for them) and (asking Allah’s forgiveness for them) and SADAQAHSADAQAH
(deeds of charity) made upon their names.”(deeds of charity) made upon their names.”((Hadith reported by DarimiyHadith reported by Darimiy))
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“And [there is a share for] those who came after them,
saying, "Our Lord, forgive us and our brothers who
preceded us in faith and put not in our hearts [any]
resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord,
indeed You are Kind and Merciful.”
(Qur’an: Hashr : 59: 10)
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