Minor Shirk

Explanation of Book of Monotheism [28] Belief in omens: In these videos, Sh. Ibrahim Zidan explains the book of Monotheism which was authored by Sh. Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. This book gives a clear explanation of the Islamic creed which is the core of Islam, for the belief in Tawhid (monotheism) is the purpose for which Allah created both mankind and jinn.

Explanation of Book of Monotheism [09] About rukya and talismans and About one who seeks barakah from a tree, a stone etc.: In these videos, Sh. Ibrahim Zidan explains the book of Monotheism which was authored by Sh. Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab. This book gives a clear explanation of the Islamic creed which is the core of Islam, for the belief in Tawhid (monotheism) is the purpose for which Allah created both mankind and jinn.

These are words about intercession, foreboding, asking blessing and amulets.

Linguistically riyaa comes from the root "ra`aa" which means to see, to behold, to view. The derived word ’riyaa’ means "eyeservice, hypocrisy, dissimulation; dissemblance." From a Sharee`ah point of view, "to perform acts which are pleasing to Allah, with the intention of pleasing other than Allah". Thus riyaa originates in the heart.

An interesting episode in English in which Sh. Yaser Al-Qady shows the Islamic perspective of some widespread actions and superstitions that go against worshipping Allah such as believing in talismans and amulets.

A book translated into Persian contains some issues that Sh. Ibn Baz wrote about monotheism and warning against polytheism such as (1) Authentic Islamic creed, (2) Warning against heresies, (3) Sorcery, and (4) Building mosques on graves, etc.

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid (may Allah preserve him) refers to some myths that many people practice and believe that they have an effect such as pessimism. This fatwa clarifies Islam's perspective of pessimism and its negative effects, and ways to avoid it through deep belief in Allah.

A fatwa in English refutes some misconceptions related to the month of Safar in which people display pessimism about it so they do not marry or attend happy occasions during this month and instead they anticipate calamities and problems. Accordingly, they invent some prayers that are held in this month in order to protect themselves.