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

FROM PREVIOUS LESSONFROM PREVIOUS LESSON

ALLAH’S WARNING REGARDING SOME PEOPLE CLAIMING TO BE MUSLIMS
FROM PREVIOUS LESSONFROM PREVIOUS LESSON

TO CONTINUETO 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 your1. 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 of2. Then proceed to share your understanding of
the term “the term “SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT ””
You are given onlyYou are given only 15 minutes15 minutes to complete this assignmentto complete this assignment
TAMRIN
TAMRIN
(EXERCISE)
(EXERCISE)))
““Can I get to knowCan I get to know
you ? What haveyou ? What have
we learnt?”we learnt?”
HALAQAH

REFLECTIONS:REFLECTIONS:
 Allah SWT is the only One Who is God (Divine) and Who aloneAllah SWT is the only One Who is God (Divine) and Who alone
is Robb (Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher) of the worlds. He is theis Robb (Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher) of the worlds. He is the
Absolute One without any partners, neither associate nor rival inAbsolute 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 HisHe 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 togives Power to
whomwhom YouYou pleases andpleases and YouYou strips off power from whomstrips off power from whom YouYou
pleases,pleases, YouYou endues with honour whomendues with honour whom YouYou pleases, andpleases, and YouYou
bring low, whombring low, whom YouYou pleases; inpleases; in YourYour hand is all Good.hand is all Good.
Verily, over all thingsVerily, 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 withthat 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 oneven 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-’ATSHAFAA-’AT ” which cannot be misconstrued to opposed our” which cannot be misconstrued to opposed our
affirmation ofaffirmation of TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH andand TAUTAUHHEED AL-EED AL-
ULUHIYYAH.ULUHIYYAH.
REFLECTIONS:REFLECTIONS:

 As in all things, nothing can occur except by the will andAs 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 helpEven 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 thehave 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 allHowever we know that these ‘causality’ are all mere creationsmere creations
andand do not possess independent powerdo not possess independent power, but ultimately, but ultimately
dependent upon Allah. Their ability are only as in accordancedependent upon Allah. Their ability are only as in accordance
with thewith 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 andthe 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 (KHABARKHABAR
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 acceptconferred 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 interventionunseen intervention ” affirmed to exist by Islam,” affirmed to exist by Islam,
we are to also differentiate between those that are acceptable towe are to also differentiate between those that are acceptable to
sought from and how to do so, from those to be shunned andsought from and how to do so, from those to be shunned and
rejected.rejected.

 In a way the most commonIn 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 ourIn this world, there are presence of certain things and people in our
midst, which can have an effect upon our well-being; and the realmmidst, which can have an effect upon our well-being; and the realm
within Islam’s cosmology includes the unseen spiritual realms viz. thewithin Islam’s cosmology includes the unseen spiritual realms viz. the
interceding angels, invisible beings, persons and other creatures – whointerceding 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 thoseThose who sustain the Throne (of Allah) and those
around it sing Glory and Praise to their Lord; believe inaround 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 inKnowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in
repentance, and follow Thy Path: and preserve themrepentance, 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 toAnd We did not send any messenger except to
be obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, whenbe obeyed by permission of Allah. And if, when
they wronged themselves,they wronged themselves, they had come tothey had come to
you, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness ofyou, [O Muhammad], and asked forgiveness of
Allah and the Messenger had asked forgivenessAllah 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 deitySo know, [O Muhammad], that there is no deity
except Allah andexcept Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin and forask 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 theWhoever 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 heof the Believing men and Believing women (whom he
had sought forgiveness for).”had sought forgiveness for).”
((Hadith reported by TabaranyHadith reported by Tabarany))

The term “The term “ “ pronounce ““ pronounce “ SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT “ -“ -
meaning :meaning :
““mediation, intercession, intervention,mediation, intercession, intervention,
advocacy, pre-emption, etc.advocacy, pre-emption, etc.
imploring Allah’s help, Mercy and forgivenessimploring Allah’s help, Mercy and forgiveness
for another.for another.””

 When discussing “When discussing “SHAFA’ATSHAFA’AT ” , we are referring to” , we are referring to ““the help,the help,
intercession or mediationintercession or mediation”” which Allah SWT has permitted forwhich Allah SWT has permitted for
some among His creations, to make for others - especially forsome 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 tohad 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, orShow 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 ofa 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))

““AndAnd 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) areDay 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 theIn 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 theThese 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 isor 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, thenintends for you good, then there is no repeller ofthere 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, theof 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 creationThus, 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 “SHIRKSHIRK ”.”.
 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 Muhammadgranted upon our Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬‫ﷺ‬ 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 anysincerely 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 righteousThere 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-’ATSHAFAA-’AT ” (intercession) in the Hereafter” (intercession) in the Hereafter
too. But this intercession is only towards those who dotoo. But this intercession is only towards those who do
not die asnot die as MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN (worship or ascribed to others as(worship or ascribed to others as
partners to Allah.)partners to Allah.)
 Thus, upholdingThus, upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED is vital, for Allah SWT willis vital, for Allah SWT will
never be pleased with those who return to him innever be pleased with those who return to him in
Hereafter with the sins ofHereafter with the sins of SHIRKSHIRK..

““They cannot precede Him in word, and they actThey 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, andand
they cannot intercede except on behalf of onethey 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, thewill intercede, the ProphetsProphets will intercede,will intercede,
and theand the BelieversBelievers will intercede (for other people)will intercede (for other people)
until there remain nothing except the Mercy ofuntil there remain nothing except the Mercy of
the One Who is Most Merciful (Allah), Who willthe One Who is Most Merciful (Allah), Who will
restrain the Fire of Hell and bring out from it, arestrain 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 isAnother, which can intercede for us in the Hereafter is ourour
deeds of sincere devotiondeeds 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 personSuch deeds will appear on Judgement day as a person whowho
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-’ATSHAFAA-’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 norDivine , or has the independent (exclusive) power to harm nor
bring any benefit whatsoever,bring any benefit whatsoever, except only by Allah’s Will andexcept only by Allah’s Will and
permission.permission.

 Muslims upholdingMuslims 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 isfulfil or reject any requests belongs to Allah, Who Alone is
God (Divine). Allah SWT has the absolute prerogative andGod (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 isdominion 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))

“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, theirHow many so ever be the angels in the heavens, their
intercession (intercession (SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’AT)) will avail nothing except afterwill avail nothing except after
Allah has given leaveAllah has given leave for whom Hefor whom He pleasespleases and that he isand 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 byexcept for those for whom permission has been granted by
(Allah)(Allah) Most Gracious and whose word is acceptable toMost Gracious and whose word is acceptable to
Him.”Him.”
((Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 109Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 109))

“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)

 There is no controversy regarding asking for the “There is no controversy regarding asking for the “SHAFAA-’ATSHAFAA-’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 toThose 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 aHowever 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 “soulsoul ” 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 oror plead or Du’aDu’a to Allah – not that he has the exclusive powerto 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 isAs 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”. NayThink 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))

HeHe ‫ﷺ‬‫ﷺ‬ 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-’ATSHAFAA-’AT ””
upon the dead,upon the dead, as precautionas precaution to safeguard themselves fromto safeguard themselves from
tarnishing theirtarnishing their TAUTAUHHEEDEED (as they understand it), is indeed(as they understand it), is indeed
commendable, and we respect this. Especially when to theircommendable, and we respect this. Especially when to their
mind, this is may be regarded by the ignorant as somewhatmind, 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 constitutebetween what constitute SHIRKSHIRK and which ought to be basedand which ought to be based
upon their Belief -upon their Belief - AQEEDAHAQEEDAH ).).

 Some prefer to follow this opinion of not making request fromSome 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-’ATSHAFAA-’AT
” from the dead at graves, tombs and shrines as wrong,” from the dead at graves, tombs and shrines as wrong, butbut
they prefer this opinion only to avoidthey prefer this opinion only to avoid the ‘the ‘ignorantignorant’ public’ public
fromfrom misperceiving and blindly imitating their actionmisperceiving and blindly imitating their action for goingfor going
there.there.

 Yet, they who prefer this opinion,Yet, they who prefer this opinion, should not easily misjudgeshould not easily misjudge
nor accusenor accuse other Muslims who do so, i.e. visiting graves orother 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)

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 - ‘ALAAAMD, 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 belongsh, alone, without partner, to Him belongs
all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful overall sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over
all things .”all things .”

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMADDU’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)

IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A
ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QAN
WAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A
WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAAN
WAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH
““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be trueO 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 andAnd make us see Falsehood to be false and
grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”

““That no bearer of burdens willThat no bearer of burdens will bear the burden*bear the burden* of another. Andof 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 doWhen 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 meritsany 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 DawudHadith 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 toWhen a son of Adam (generically apply to
any person – male/female) dies, his abilityany 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 needThe 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 prayermother, 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 thethe grave, it is as big as mountains. And know that amongst the
gifts from those alive given to those who have died are throughgifts 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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