SHIRK (ASCRIBING PARTNERS TO ALLAH) IN WORSHIP
There are many types and forms of Shirk. One example is what occurs in the present time near gravesites, of invoking the dead and seeking the means of approach to them. Vows are being made to the dead and sacrifices are slaughtered in their name. Some people sacrifice for, and in the name of the jinn for the purpose of being healed. This evil practice has become widespread in these times, where people go to sorcerers and witches who command them to sacrifice for the jinn and they easily do so. They do this, even though sacrificing for other than Alláh is a type of major Shirk.
Mocking and jesting about any part of the religion of the Prophet(pbuh), such as mocking growing the beard, using Siwak (a tree branch to clean the teeth), enjoining righteousness, forbidding evil, Jihád, and so forth, constitutes reversion from Islam. Alláh said:
“Say: “Was it at Alláh(swt), and His Ayát (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and His Messenger (pbuh) that you were mocking?” Make no excuse; you disbelieved after you had believed.” (9:65-66)
Referring to other than what Alláh has revealed for judgment constitutes reversion from Islam, if one believes that his own judgment or rule is better than the judgment of Alláh and His Messenger(pbuh) and better for the people. This type also pertains to one believing that he has the choice not to refer to what Alláh has revealed and refers instead to man-made laws. This type of person is indeed a disbeliever who has reverted from the religion, just as Alláh said:
“And whosoever does not judge by what Alláh has revealed, such are the Káfirún (disbelievers).” (5:44).
We should also assert that whether one refers to man-made laws partially or totally, he would still be a Kafir, provided he believes that other than Alláh’s Law is better for Muslims or that he is allowed not to refer to it for judgment. This type is a Kafir even if they pray and fast and claim to be Muslim. Such is the case with those who willingly seek judgment from other than what Alláh has revealed, as indicated by the following Áyat:
“Have you not seen those (hypocrites) who claim that they believe in that which has been sent down to you, and that which was sent down before you, and they wish to go for judgement (in their disputes) to the Tághút (false judges) while they have been ordered to reject them. But Shaitan (Satan) wishes to lead them far astray.”
Unit:
“But no, by your Lord, they can have no Faith, until they make you (O Muhammad(pbuh)) judge in all disputes between them, and find in themselves no resistance against your decisions, and accept (them) with full submissíon.” (4:60-65)
This practice carries grave danger for Muslims in these times, when many rulers have abandoned Alláhs Book and referred instead to man-made laws that they imported from the West and judged between their people by them. Muslims must know Alláhs judgment in these people and reject these evil practices.
Refraining from praying, while rejecting the necessity of praying in Islam, is al so among the acts that negate Islam, according to the consensus of Muslims. As for whoever refrains from praying due to laziness, even though he admits that Alláh has commanded Muslims to pray, he is also a Kafir if he insísts on refraining from praying. Alláh said:
“But if they repent [by rejectíng Shirk (polytheism) and accept Islamic Monotheism] and perform As-Salat (Iqámat-as-Salat), and give Zakát, then leave their way free.” (9:5)
And:
“But if they repent, perform As-Salát (Iqámat-as-Salát) and give Zakát, then they are your brethren in religion.” (9: 11)
These two Ayat state that those who do not establish the prayer will not be set free but, instead, will be killed, because they are not among our brethren in religion. Alláh said that the dwellers of the Fire will be asked:
“What has caused you to enter Hell? They will say: We were not of those who used to offer the Salát (prayers).”
Unit:
“So no intercession of intercessors will be of any use to them.” (74:42-48)
Alláh states in this Áyah that among the reasons that caused them to enter the Fire was that they did not pray. Alláh states next that they will not benefit from the intercession of anyone on their behalf, and this indicates that they are not Muslims, since Muslims will benefit from the Shafá’ (intercession), by Alláh ‘ s Leave. Also, the Prophet(pbuh) said:
“The prayer is the pledge (or connection) that separates us from them (disbelievers).”
This Hadith indicates that the prayer is the sign or distinction between the Kuffar and Muslims, meaning that those who do not pray are not Muslims. Also, the Messenger of Alláh(pbuh) said:
“Between the slave and Kufr -or Shirk- is abandoning the prayer.”
These Texts, from the Book of Alláh and the Sunnah of His Messenger, indicate the Kufr and reversion from the religion of those who abandon prayer, even though they call themselves Muslims and live in the area of Islam. In the present time, a large crowd of Muslims have abandoned the prayer and belittled its significance, even though they know that those who do not pray will not have a share in Islam and will be required (by Muslim Authorities) to repent and pray. Otherwise, they will be executed as Kuffar and will not be buried in Muslim graveyards. In this case, their rightfuI Muslim inheritors would not inherit anything from them, for their wealth would be confiscated and given to the Muslim Treasury. Those who do not pray must be made to divorce their wives also, because a Kafir cannot marry a Muslim woman, just as Allah said:
“They are not lawful (wives) for the disbelievers nor are the disbelievers lawful (husbands) for them.” (60:10)
Therefore, those who do not pray are not allowed to marry a Muslim woman, nor will their Muslim wives be allowed to remain with them. Had Alláh’s Law been applied to these criminals, Muslim areas and homes would get rid of their filth, and their fate would deter others from committing this crime. However, when Muslims shied away from these criminals and allowed them to share their homes and marry their daughters or sisters, their crime became a common practice that is not considered with surprise or admonishment any more! There is no power or strength except from Alláh, the Greatest.
O Muslims! Even though embracing un-Islamic ideologies, such as communism, socialism and nationalism, negates Islam, yet, this practice has become common occurrence nowadays in Muslim societies. Indeed, any Muslim who embraces such creeds, defends them or helps their people against Muslims, will have committed an act of reversion from Islam and become a Kafir. Let us be aware of our religion and seek our benefit. Let us know the true essence of Islam and acquire knowledge in all acts and creeds that negate it, so that we are aware of them and avoid them, as well as, those who propagate or practice them.
O Alláh! Grant us more knowledge of Islam and make us firm on its path until the Day we meet You as Muslims who did not deviate or change Your religion. O Lord of all that exists! O Alláh! Show us the truth as such, and grant us the quality of following and embracing it. Show falsehood to us as such, and grant us the quality of avoiding it.
“Verily, those who have turned back (have apostatized) as disbelievers after the guidance has been manifested to them Shaitán (Satan) has beautified for them (their false hopes), and (Alláh) prolonged their term (age). This is because they said to those who hate what Alláh has sent down: ‘We will obey you in part of the matter.’ But Alláh knows their secrets. Then how (will it be) when the angels will take their souls at death, smiting their faces and their backs? That is because they followed that which angered Alláh and hated that which pleased Him. So He made their deeds fruitless.” (47 :25-28)
May Alláh direct us and you to the blessings of the Glorious Qurán and benefit us and you in whatever is in it ofthe Áyat and Wise Dhikr. I say this and ask Alláh the Great, and the Most Honored for forgiveness for me, you and all Muslims for every sin. Invoke Him for forgiveness, for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
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