Erasing the Accusation of Shirk

Proof from Hadith
Abdullah b. al-Harith reported: I heard Abbas say: I said: Messenger of
Allah, verily Abu Talib defended you and helped you; would it be beneficial
for him? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes; I found him in the lowest part of
the Fire and I brought him to the shallow part. 32
From this hadith we understand that if it were not for the Prophet
Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), his uncle, Abu
Talib, would be in the lowest part of the fire, but he (may Allah bless him
and grant him peace) brought him from the lowest part into the shallow part.
In this way, the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him
peace) benefited his uncle.
Ali: The Verse I presented is crystal clear, NO ONE can profit or hurt, so
how can one ask help from the Prophets and pious?
Qadhi: The verse you presented was addressing the polytheists of Makkah
where Allah is telling them that nothing can benefit or hurt them! When we
say that the Prophets and pious can help, we do not believe that they can
help in and of themselves (I seek shelter in Allah!) Anyone who does think
this is immediately a Disbeliever! What we believe is that with the will of
Allah and the capability Allah has given them, they are able to help us, but
without Allah’s will and power they can do nothing! Look at the examples
that I have just cited for you.
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