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Muslims have long debated the concept of Shifa'at, or intercession, in Islam. Some argue that there is no such thing and that we are solely dependent on our actions to determine our fate in the afterlife. They use verses from the Quran, such as those where Allah mentions that worshipping other gods will not help anyone, to support their argument. However, these verses are often taken out of context and do not consider all of the verses related to the subject.
It is true that the Quran denies the help of false gods. In Surah Maryam verses 81 and 82, Allah explicitly states that false gods will not be of any help to those who worship them. This supports the argument that one should not attribute false gods or family to Allah.
Similarly, in Surah Maryam verses 88-92, Allah vehemently denies the attribution of a son to God. This further strengthens the argument that false attribution is not acceptable in Islam. However, these verses do not negate the concept of intercession.
The real proof of intercession can be found in Verse 87 of Surah Maryam. In this verse, Allah confirms that intercession will take place. Therefore, false intercession is not allowed, but true intercession is allowed and will take place.
So, the question remains, where do we find the true source of intercession? The answer is not what the Kufar (unbelievers) or the Christians say by attributing a son to Allah. Rather, it is the Prophet and his household, as proven from the Quran, Sunnah, and events from the life of the Prophet.
In conclusion, while the Quran denies the help of false gods and the attribution of a son to God, it does not negate the concept of intercession. The real source of intercession is the Prophet and his household, not false gods or false attributions. It is important for Muslims to understand the context of verses related to Shifa'at and to not take them out of context. This understanding will help us to stay on the right path and seek the true source of intercession in Islam.
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Muslims have long debated the concept of Shifa'at, or intercession, in Islam. Some argue that there is no such thing and that we are solely dependent on our actions to determine our fate in the afterlife. They use verses from the Quran, such as those where Allah mentions that worshipping other gods will not help anyone, to support their argument. However, these verses are often taken out of context and do not consider all of the verses related to the subject.
It is true that the Quran denies the help of false gods. In Surah Maryam verses 81 and 82, Allah explicitly states that false gods will not be of any help to those who worship them. This supports the argument that one should not attribute false gods or family to Allah.
Similarly, in Surah Maryam verses 88-92, Allah vehemently denies the attribution of a son to God. This further strengthens the argument that false attribution is not acceptable in Islam. However, these verses do not negate the concept of intercession.
The real proof of intercession can be found in Verse 87 of Surah Maryam. In this verse, Allah confirms that intercession will take place. Therefore, false intercession is not allowed, but true intercession is allowed and will take place.
So, the question remains, where do we find the true source of intercession? The answer is not what the Kufar (unbelievers) or the Christians say by attributing a son to Allah. Rather, it is the Prophet and his household, as proven from the Quran, Sunnah, and events from the life of the Prophet.
In conclusion, while the Quran denies the help of false gods and the attribution of a son to God, it does not negate the concept of intercession. The real source of intercession is the Prophet and his household, not false gods or false attributions. It is important for Muslims to understand the context of verses related to Shifa'at and to not take them out of context. This understanding will help us to stay on the right path and seek the true source of intercession in Islam.
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