Erasing the Accusation of Shirk
Erasing the Accusation of Shirk
Erasing the Accusation of Shirk
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Qadhi: SubhanAllah! Bro<strong>the</strong>r Ali. I am very happy to hear that you have met<br />
a shaykh and have acquired knowledge from him. However, I am sad to hear<br />
that he uses verses that speak <strong>of</strong> poly<strong>the</strong>ists and <strong>the</strong>n applies <strong>the</strong>m to<br />
Muslims. I am also saddened to hear from you that he does not give <strong>the</strong><br />
hadith any importance. You know, <strong>the</strong>se are <strong>the</strong> characteristic <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
khawarij, who were <strong>the</strong> first heretical sect in Islam.<br />
Ali: Qadhi, you are one <strong>of</strong> my dearest bro<strong>the</strong>rs. Please tell me what<br />
aggrieves you about what I have learned. If you feel it is wrong and that I<br />
have been mislead by a Kharjite, <strong>the</strong>n please direct me. However, whatever<br />
you say must be proven by <strong>the</strong> Qur’an only. Referring to <strong>the</strong> hadiths should<br />
be kept to a minimum for <strong>the</strong> reason I just mentioned – <strong>the</strong>y are prone to be<br />
inau<strong>the</strong>ntic.<br />
Qadhi: It is a misconception that <strong>the</strong> poly<strong>the</strong>ists <strong>of</strong> Makkah worshipped <strong>the</strong><br />
deceased Prophets, saints and pious. Nowhere in <strong>the</strong> Qur’an does it state that<br />
this occurred. However, we do know that <strong>the</strong> poly<strong>the</strong>ists <strong>of</strong> Makkah<br />
worshipped angels, Jinn, <strong>the</strong> stars and idols. I will select for you <strong>the</strong> relevant<br />
verses <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Holy Qur’an that inform us <strong>of</strong> this.<br />
POLYTHEISTS OF MAKKAH WORSHIPPED ANGELS.<br />
043.015 And <strong>the</strong>y allot to Him a portion <strong>of</strong> His bondmen! Lo! man is verily a<br />
mere ingrate.<br />
043.016 Or chooseth He daughters <strong>of</strong> all that He hath created, and<br />
honoureth He you with sons ?<br />
043.017 And if one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m hath tidings <strong>of</strong> that which he likeneth to <strong>the</strong><br />
Beneficent One, his countenance becometh black and he is full <strong>of</strong> inward<br />
rage.<br />
043.018 (Liken <strong>the</strong>y <strong>the</strong>n to Allah) that which is bred up in outward show,<br />
and in dispute cannot make itself plain ?<br />
043.019 And <strong>the</strong>y make <strong>the</strong> angels, who are <strong>the</strong> slaves <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Beneficent,<br />
females. Did <strong>the</strong>y witness <strong>the</strong>ir creation ? Their testimony will be recorded<br />
and <strong>the</strong>y will be questioned.<br />
These verses affirm that <strong>the</strong> poly<strong>the</strong>ists <strong>of</strong> Makkah worshipped angels,<br />
thinking that <strong>the</strong>y were Allah’s daughters. They worshipped <strong>the</strong> angels as if<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were a part <strong>of</strong> Allah. (I seek shelter in Allah!)<br />
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