[Introduction]

Definition of Tawassul

Opinion of Contemporary Hanafi Scholars on Permissibility

Tawassul in the View of Prominent Imami 'Ulama'

Justification of the Salafiyyah on Non-Permissibility of Tawassul

Tamassuk in the Opinion of Abu Hanifah

Salafiyyah Interpretation of Ayah 18 of Surah al-Jinn

Salafiyyah Interpretation of Ayahs 13-14 of Surah al-Fatir

Salafiyyah Interpretation of Ayah 194 of Surah al-A'raf

Salafiyyah Interpretation of Ayah 3 of Surah al-Zumar

Salafiyyah Interpretation of Ayah 10 of Surah Yunus

Non-Permissibility of Tawassul to the Dead

Tawassul to the Dead is Addressing the Non-Existent

Blocking of Means (Sadd-i Dhara'i')

Extreme Form of Tawassul among the Ahl al-Sunnah

Purity of Monotheism in Shi’a Supplications

A Glance at the Supplications of the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.)

Conclusion

Notes:

Tawassul

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***"O you who believe! Fear Allah and seek an approach unto Him..."
(Holy Qur'an 5:35)***

Over the last few centuries, the Muslims have been wracked by severe
discord and hostility over the issue of*tawassul* (beseeching or
supplicating) to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.A.), the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.),
the Saints and the Pious, to the extent that those who reject this
concept have accused its supporters of shirk or polytheism, while the
upholders of*tawassul* have charged its opponents with enmity and
aversion towards the Prophet (S.A.W.A.) and his Infallible Household
(A.S.). The result has led to increasing bigotry on both sides to the
benefit of their common enemies who have increased their domination of
Muslim lands. This article is an attempt to examine and critically study
the issue of*tawassul* .


