Shirk

Kitab al-Tawheed Volume 4

Kitāb al-Tawḥeed: The Basis of Islam and the Reality of Monotheism, is truly a landmark work, occupying a unique place amongst a contemporary landscape often bereft of original insightful scholarly work.  The series represents an...

An intermediary for intercession?

For many the matter of calling upon any form of an intermediary, seeking intercession or otherwise, is a clear matter falling within the realm of Shirk (polytheism) and outright kufr (disbelief).  Along with the other...

Idols from the era of Noah?

The origins of polytheism and the disputed narration attributed to Ibn ‘Abbās regarding the idols worshipped by the people of Noah. Uncover inconsistencies and the significance of accurate Tafsir analysis in Islamic discourse.

gates of the burial place of Prophet Muhammad

‘Don’t make my grave an idol’

Previously we have briefly touched upon the most common arguments dominating discourse surrounding the root origins of Shirk (polytheism).  Often, this discourse centres around three distinct poles: the story of al-Lāt, the idols worshipped by...