Minor Shirk

 

A person should not underestimate Shirk (polytheism; associating partners with Allaah in worship) and say: “This is [only] minor Shirk.”

What are examples of Minor Shirk?

For example swearing by other than Allaah. Like swearing by the Prophet, swearing by so-and-so and swearing by the amaanah (trust).

Examples of Minor Shirk

Speech of Sheikh Saalih Al Fawzaan (rahimahullah) ; Translated by Yasin Abu Ibrahim

A person should not underestimate Shirk (polytheism; associating partners with Allaah in worship) and say: “This is [only] minor Shirk.”

What are examples of Minor Shirk?

For example swearing by other than Allaah. Like swearing by the Prophet, swearing by so-and-so and swearing by the amaanah (trust).

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 4

Shirk in Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah 

Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah is all about worship; therefor it is also called as Thawheedh Al Ibaadha. Ibadah has many forms. It includes all forms of outward obedience of the tongue and the limbs and inward obedience of the heart.

The types of worship that Allah commanded, such as Islam, Iman, Ihsan. which includes: Supplication (Dua), Fear (khawf), Hope (Rajaa), Reliance (Tawakkul), Longing (Raghbah) and Dreading (Rahbah), Submissiveness (khushoo), Repentance (Inaabah), Seeking Assistance (Isti’aanah), Seeking Refuge (Isti’aadhah), Offering Sacrifices (Dhabah), and all other types of worship that Allah commanded – All of these belong to Allah, alone.

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 2

Shirk in Thawheedh Ar Rububiyah 

1) To wear a Ring, Twine or anything similar to them for prevention, remove harm or affliction is an act of Shirk.

The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) once saw a man with a brass ring on his hand and asked him, “What is this?” The man replied, “To overcome the weakness of old age.” He said, “Remove it, for, it can only add to your weakness. Should death overtake you while you are wearing it, you would never succeed.”
[Musnad Ahmad]