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Ya Ali Madad! (Tawassul)

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Ya Ali Madad! (Tawassul) (281 KB) Original article by Ansar.org (7 KB)	Document revision: 0.0.4

Introduction

What is Tawassul?

The usage of tawassul

Proof of tawassul from the Qur'an

Tawassul in the eyes of Ahl'ul Sunnah

The Shi'a practice of tawassul

Proof of Tawassul through Prophetic Sayings

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Introduction

This is answering-ansar's refutation to "Ya Allah or Ya Ali, Ya Hussain?" by Muhammad Alkhider on the ansar.org website. AlKhider begins his 'masterpiece' as follows:

Ansar.org states:

The Sunnies do like members of the Prophet's family. As such, they say it is incumbent upon every Muslim man or woman to love them. However, the Sunnies do resent the act of appealing for assistance from the members of the Prophet's Household that is commonly perpetrated by the Shiite Adherents.

To suggest that Ahl'ul Sunnah are 'present' such a practice is nothing more than a false claim. Many renowned classical Sunni scholars accept the practice of "Tawassul" and advocated the legitimacy of asking help from the Holy Prophet (s), which shall be proved in this article.

AlKhider states:

Ansar.org states:

How can a reasoning person seek assistance in meeting his requirements and obtaining his needs from creatures other than their Creator, God Almighty?

AlKhider brought this question as an introductory sentence to condemn the practice of tawassul-seeking means of approach toward Allah. Let us therefore examine this matter and see whether AlKhider's beliefs are indeed representative of those ascribed to by the Ahl'ul Sunnah Sect that he claims to be a part of.