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Shirk

The Fine Line Between Tawhid and Shirk

6 September 20268 February 2020 by Kalima Institute

A common practice in many religions throughout history is that people pray to righteous people to obtain their needs, rather than praying directly to God. For example, many Christians make pilgrimages to Holy sites where they have statues of the Virgin Mary. They go up to her and say prayers such as: “Oh Mary oh … Read more

Categories Beliefs, Faith Tags Ahlulbayt, Prayer, Shirk, Tawhid

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