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““INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF TAUTAUHHEED – (AQA’ID)EED – (AQA’ID)””

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WHAT IS “ WHAT IS “ SHAFAA-’ AT “ SHAFAA-’ AT “

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ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS





TO CONTINUE TO CONTINUE


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 “SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’AT ””

You are given only You are given only 15 minutes 15 minutes to complete this assignmentto complete this assignment

TAMRINTAMRIN

(EXERCISE)

(EXERCISE)))

““Can I get to know Can I get to know you ? What have you ? What have

we learnt?”we learnt?”

HALAQAH


REFLECTIONS:REFLECTIONS:

Allah SWT is the only One Who is God (Divine) and Who alone Allah SWT is the only One Who is God (Divine) and Who alone

is Robb (Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher) of the worlds. He is the is 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).).



Say: "Say: "O Allah! O Allah! Lord of Power (and Rule) Lord of Power (and Rule) YouYou gives Power to gives Power to

whomwhom You You pleases and pleases and YouYou strips off power from whom strips off power from whom You You

pleases, pleases, YouYou endues with honour whom endues with honour whom YouYou pleases, and pleases, and YouYou

bring low, whom bring low, whom YouYou pleases; in pleases; in Your Your hand is all Good. hand is all Good.

Verily, over all things Verily, over all things YouYou have power.” have power.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 26))


It is within “It is within “SUNNA-TULLAHSUNNA-TULLAH” – (Law or Way determined by Allah), ” – (Law or Way determined by Allah),

that the decree which certain beings in creation are accorded with that the decree which certain beings in creation are accorded with

capabilities and certain function with the permission by Allah SWT, - capabilities and certain function with the permission by Allah SWT, -

even to help, to intercede, to mediate, to plead for, to advocate on even to help, to intercede, to mediate, to plead for, to advocate on

behalf, etc. for others - is to be understood.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

““SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’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:


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 SWT.permission of Allah SWT.

““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 permitsexcept as He permits? (? (IL-LAA BI-IDZ-NIHIIL-LAA BI-IDZ-NIHI)”)”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 255))


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 SWT, in His Wisdom, us to attain to some benefits which Allah SWT, in His Wisdom,

have placed benefits for us, in them or through them. In the have placed benefits for us, in them or through them. In the

physical or material nature, such ‘physical or material nature, such ‘interventionintervention’ can easily be ’ can easily be

understood.understood.

However we know that these ‘causality’ are all However we know that these ‘causality’ are all mere creations mere creations

and and do not possess independent powerdo not possess independent power, but ultimately , but ultimately

dependent upon Allah. Their ability are only as in accordance dependent upon Allah. Their ability are only as in accordance

with the with the potentialities conferred to them by Allah SWTpotentialities conferred to them by Allah SWT..


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.


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 as true by Islam). to exist as true 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 from and how to do so, from those to be shunned and sought from and how to do so, from those to be shunned and

rejected.rejected.


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 “IIKHKHTIYYARTIYYAR” – 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 SWT on our behalf, etc.has been given permission to plead to Allah SWT on our behalf, etc.



“ “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))



““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))


““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))


“ 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)


“ “Whoever ask for the forgiveness (from Allah) for the Whoever ask for the forgiveness (from Allah) for the

Believing men and Believing womenBelieving men and Believing women, Allah will write , 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).”

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The term “The term “ “ pronounce “ “ pronounce “ SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’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.” ”


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 SWT has permitted for which Allah SWT has permitted for

some among His creations, to make for others - especially for some among His creations, to make for others - especially for

Allah’s Mercy and forgiveness in the Hereafter.Allah’s 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..


“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)



“ “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))


“ “And And who is more astray than one who invokes, who is more astray than one who invokes,

besides Allahbesides Allah, such as will not answer him to the , 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))


In these verses, it is clear that Allah SWT chastise the In these verses, it is clear that Allah SWT 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 MUWAAMUWAAHHEEDINEEDIN (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.



“And [commanded], 'Direct your face toward the

religion, inclining to truth, and never be of those

who associate others with Allah; (MUSHRIKEEN);

And (LAA - TAD-’UU) 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)



“ “And if Allah should touch you with adversity, And if Allah should touch you with adversity,

there is no remover of it except Himthere is no remover of it except Him; and if He ; and if He

intends for you good, then intends for you good, then there is no repeller of there is no repeller of

His bountyHis bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills . 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))


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 “SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’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 “SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT” which Allah SWT ” which Allah SWT

granted upon our Prophet Muhammad granted upon our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص to make.to make.


““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))


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 “SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’AT ” (intercession) in the Hereafter ” (intercession) in the Hereafter

too. But this intercession is only towards those who do too. But this intercession is only towards those who do

not die as not die as MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN (worship or ascribed to others as (worship or ascribed to others as

partners to Allah.)partners to Allah.)

Thus, upholding Thus, upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED is vital, for Allah SWT will is vital, for Allah SWT will

never be pleased with those who return to him in never be pleased with those who return to him in

Hereafter with the sins of Hereafter with the sins of SHIRKSHIRK..



““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))



“ “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))


““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))



“I am the leader of the sons of Adam, and it is no boast.

I will be the first one for whom the earth will be split open

on the Day of Resurrection, and it is no boast. I will be the

first to intercede and the first whose intercession will be

accepted, and it is no boast. The banner of praise will be in

my hand on the Day of Resurrection, and it is no boast.”

((Hadith reported by Ibn MajahHadith reported by Ibn Majah))


““If a company of Muslims numbering one hundred pray

over a dead person, all of them interceding for him

(YASH-FA-’UU-NA-LAHU), their intercession for him will

be accepted.”

((Hadith reported by MuslimHadith reported by Muslim))



““On the Day of Resurrection I will intercede and say,

"O my Lord! Admit into Paradise (even) those who

have faith equal to a mustard seed in their hearts."

Such people will enter Paradise, and then I will say,

'O (Allah) admit into Paradise (even) those who

have the least amount of faith in their hearts.”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))


Another, which can intercede for us in the Hereafter is Another, which can intercede for us in the Hereafter is our our

deeds of sincere devotion deeds of sincere devotion e.g. Qur’anic recitation or fasting; 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 Such deeds will appear on Judgement day as a person who who

will be ‘will be ‘advocate interlocutoradvocate interlocutor’ for the Believer who has ’ for the Believer who has

performed them sincerely for Allah SWT.performed them sincerely for Allah SWT.


Yet the most important point to note regarding “Yet the most important point to note regarding “SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’AT

” is that none of these things, people or even angels are ” is that none of these things, people or even angels are

Divine , or has the independent (exclusive) power to harm nor Divine , or has the independent (exclusive) power to harm nor

bring any benefit whatsoever, bring any benefit whatsoever, except only by Allah’s Will and except only by Allah’s Will and

permission.permission.


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.


Say: "To Allah belongs exclusively (the right to grant) Say: "To Allah belongs exclusively (the right to grant)

intercession (intercession (SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT) : to Him belongs the ) : to Him belongs the

dominion of the heavens and the earth: in the End, it is dominion of the heavens and the earth: in the End, it is

to Him that ye shall be brought back.“ to Him that ye shall be brought back.“

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 44Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 44))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


“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)


“ “How many so ever be the angels in the heavens, their How many so ever be the angels in the heavens, their

intercession (intercession (SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT) ) will avail nothing except after will avail nothing except after

Allah has given leaveAllah has given leave for whom He for whom He pleasespleases and that he is and that he is

acceptableacceptable to Him.” to Him.”

((Qur’an: Najm: 53: 26Qur’an: Najm: 53: 26))


“ “On that Day shall no intercession (On that Day shall no intercession (SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT) avail ) avail

except for those for whom permission has been granted by except for those for whom permission has been granted by

(Allah) (Allah) Most Gracious and whose word is acceptable to Most Gracious and whose word is acceptable to

Him.”Him.”

((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 109Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 109))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

“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 (ITH-MUN ‘A-

ZEEM).”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

There is no controversy regarding asking for the “There is no controversy regarding asking for the “SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’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.


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 “SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT” is for the person to implore ” is for the person to implore

or plead or or plead or Du’aDu’a to Allah – not that he has the exclusive power to Allah – not that he has the exclusive power

to give what is being asked.to give what is being asked.


As to the objection saying that these people are “dead” - this is As to the objection saying that these people are “dead” - this is

the basis in response to such objection:the 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.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 169Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 169))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

He He ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص taught us , when visiting the grave, to recite (speak to them) :taught us , when visiting the grave, to recite (speak to them) :

‘‘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.’


In this regard, those who prefer not to seek “In this regard, those who prefer not to seek “SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’AT ” ”

upon the dead, upon the dead, as precaution as precaution to safeguard themselves from 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 may be regarded by the ignorant as somewhat mind, this is may be regarded by the ignorant as somewhat

‘similar’ to what those as in other religions may practice ‘similar’ to what those as in other religions may practice

(since they are not able to distinguish the difference (since they are not able to distinguish the difference

between what constitute between what constitute SHIRKSHIRK and which ought to be based and which ought to be based

upon their Belief - upon their Belief - AQEEDAH AQEEDAH ).).


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 “SHAFAA-’AT SHAFAA-’AT

” from the dead at graves, tombs and shrines as wrong, ” from the dead at graves, tombs and shrines as wrong, but but

they prefer this opinion only to avoidthey prefer this opinion only to avoid the ‘ the ‘ignorantignorant’ public ’ public

from from misperceiving and blindly imitating their action misperceiving and blindly imitating their action for going for going

there.there.


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.


“(Do not) call each other by (offensive) nicknames : Ill-seeming is

a name connoting wickedness, (to be used of one) after he has

believed (BA’-DAL- IIMAN): And those who do not desist are

(Indeed) doing wrong (ZOLIMUUN).”

(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 11)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

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 .”


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)All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

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.”All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


“ “That no bearer of burdens will That no bearer of burdens will bear the burden*bear the burden* of another. And 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: 38Qur’an: Najm: 53: 38))


* * i.e. Bear the sini.e. Bear the sin


““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 ))


“ “abilityability (to do any more good) deeds ceases” (to do any more good) deeds ceases”

““When a son of Adam (generically apply to When a son of Adam (generically apply to any person – male/female) dies, his ability any person – male/female) dies, his ability to do any more good deeds ceases”to do any more good deeds ceases”

CLARIFICATION REGARDING THOSE WHO MAY MISINTERPRETE MEANING

It is referring only to the deceased Muslim’s opportunity – ability – for doing any more good deeds that has ceased with his death;

However, the deceased Muslims can still benefit from the deeds of the rest of Muslims still living; or from the deeds performed in their memory for them ; or Du’a invoked for them; etc

Regarding the 3 exceptions (ability-opportunity to doing) mentioned, it would mean these acts (after his death) are as though he is still doing them.



““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))



“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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