Is every seeking of refuge other than in Allah shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, does the translation mean in its absolute sense that every seeking of refuge other than in Allah is shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
Answer:
Yes, seeking refuge is an act of worship. Yes, there is no seeking of refuge that is not an act of worship. All seeking of refuge is an act of worship for Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and directing it to other than Allah is shirk (associating partners with Allah). Yes.
Shaykh Salih, does the translation mean in its absolute sense that every seeking of refuge other than in Allah is shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
Answer:
Yes, seeking refuge is an act of worship. Yes, there is no seeking of refuge that is not an act of worship. All seeking of refuge is an act of worship for Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and directing it to other than Allah is shirk (associating partners with Allah). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 21 من 23|أسئلة شرح كتاب التوحيد|مسائل الشرك|هل كل استعاذة بغير الله شرك؟|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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