Latest article from Al-Islaah.org: *But they are not Gods!* _Invoking prophets or saints, even without believing they are gods, can still amount to shirk if one seeks their help in matters beyond human capacity—like granting forgiveness or fulfilling prayers—since such power belongs only to Allah. The Qur’an emphasizes that shirk isn’t just about belief but also about obedience and reliance. When people obey scholars or leaders in opposition to divine revelation, it is seen as taking them as lords besides Allah (9:31). Therefore, even unintentional acts—like excessive veneration or seeking supernatural help from others—can violate the core of tawheed, making awareness and strict monotheism essential in worship._ Read the article here: https://al-islaah.org/but-not-gods