The opposite of Tawheed (oneness of Allah) is expressed by the Arabic term “SHIRK” derived from the root S_R_K which conveys the notion of “sharing” or “partnership”. The word “Shareek” means “partner” or “associate. This is to associate with Allah by equating other gods with Him. There is a very fine line between belief and shirk. Crossing “Hadood Allah” (the limits of Allah), in any aspect, leads us to shirk. And Allah forgives all sins except shirk. Islam is a fiercely monotheistic faith, and rejects all forms of intermediaries with Allah. Intermediaries are none other than idols. The pagans believe that their idols are intermediaries, and they invoke them to ask God for help through them. 039:065: “And certainly, it has already been revealed to you and to those before you: “If you associate in any form, surely all your deeds will be in vain, and you will surely be among the losers.” 004:116) “Indeed Allah does not forgive shirk (setting authorities besides him) though He may forgive other than that according to His Laws. And whosoever commits shirk, then certainly he has been misguided, far away.” MUSHRIK: One who associates with Allah, Who serves idols in any form such as statues, his own desires, forces in Nature, any of Allah’s creation = One who uncritically follows what others do = A blind follower = One who considers men as authorities instead of the Divine revelation, One who believes in clergy against the Divine revelation = Who adores saints, political or religious leaders in lieu of Allah = Who bows or prostrates physically or mentally before any creation. ILAH: gods AL LAH-The God, The specific God. Like “Al Kitâb”-The specific Book. IDOLS ==== The most common idols are as follows: AHBAAR_ Scholars (9:31) RUHBAAN_ (So called) god fearing (9:31) HAWWA_ Desires (25:43) FIRAUN_ Powerful person PROPHETS (3:80) BAAL _ Husband (37:125) LAAT _ Defeatist Attitude (53:19) UZZA __ Honour/Respect (53:20) MANAAT__ Longings (53:20) WUDA- Love SAWWAA _ Time (71:23) YAGHOOS Seek Aid (71:23) YAOOQA Delay (71:23) NASR Vulture (71:23) SHAMS Sun (41:37) QAMAR Moon (41:37) When any of the above is pursued beyond a limit, then it becomes an idol. And therefore it becomes” idol worship” or “shirk”. . In Islam, we must not ask, pray, or supplicate to anyone other than Allah. This is why we repeat several times a day in our prayers, “You alone do we worship, and from You alone we seek assistance.” Yet people set up partners with Allah almighty. Source islamic-research
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