The Grave Sin of Shirk: A Warning from Allah and the Prophet Muhammad

Understanding the Severity of Associating Partners with Allah and the Consequences of Idolatry

STERN WARNING AGAINST SHIRK

ALLĀH says: “Indeed, ALLĀH does not forgive association of partners with HIM, but HE forgives what is less than that for whom HE wills.” {An-Nisā || Verse 48}

"...if you should associate ˹anything˺ with ALLĀH, your deeds would surely become worthless, and you would surely be among the losers."
{Az-Zumar || Verse 65}

Khuraym ibn Fatik (may ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, “There are two inevitabilities: one who declares there is no god a ˹worthy of worship˺ but ALLĀH or who is a believer will enter Paradise, and one who dies while associating partners with ALLĀH will enter Hellfire.” {S‌ah‌i‌h‌ Ibn H‌ibba‌n #4630}

 “Whoever hangs an amulet around his neck has committed an act of idolatry.” {Musnad Ah‌mad #17388}

Shaykh Abdur-Rahman As-Sa’di (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said: “This verse (4:48) tells us that ALLĀH will not forgive the sin of ascribing partners to HIM, because this is a grave insult to the Lord of the worlds and a denial of HIS oneness; it implies regarding the created being who possesses no power to ward off harm from, or benefit, himself as equal to the One Who is in control and possesses the power to bring benefit or cause harm, the only One from Whom blessings come, and no one can ward off harm but HE; HE is utterly perfect in all aspects and completely independent of all needs.” {Taysir al-Karīm ar-Rahman || Page 196}