|  Re: ~Kashf ash-Shubhaat~ Clearing of Doubts -
12-14-2006
The Thirteenth Argument
And those that justify shirk have yet another evidence, and that is the story of Ibrahim. When he was thrown in the fire that Nimrud built for that purpose, the angel Jibril came flying to him, and asked him, "Do you have any need?" So Ibrahim responded, "From you, no!" They opine from this story that had the seeking help from Jibril been considered shirk, then he would not have have offered Ibrahim any help.
The response to this is that this is the exact same as the previous story, because Jibril offered to help him in a matter that he was capable of, for Allah describes him as being, "... of great strength" [Surah al-Najm; 5]. So if Allah had given him permission to take the fire of Ibrhaim, and even all that was surrounding it of the earth and mountains, and to throw it all into the far corners of the east and west, he could have done so. And if Allah had commanded him to transport Ibrahim to a afar away place, he could have done so. And if He had commanded him to raise him up to the skies, he could have done so. The example of this story is like the example of a rich, wealthy person who sees a poor person in need and offers to help him, either by giving him a loan, or a gift with which he can fulfill his needs. Instead of accepting any help, the poor person refuses his help, and is content at being patient until Allah provides him with a means of sustenance in which he will not owe anyone a favor. Such is Ibrahim's example when he relied on his Lord instead of any other being. So where is this example for seeking religious help or committing shirk, if they only understood?
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هَلْ جَزَاء الْإِحْسَانِ إِلَّا الْإِحْسَانُ؟
Is there any reward for good other than good?
[ar-Rahman: 60] O Allah, Lord of Jibril, Mika'il and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You will judge between Your servants concerning that wherein they differ. Guide me with regard to that wherein there is dispute concerning the truth by Your leave, for You guide whomsoever You will to the straight path.
Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I am misguided by others, lest I cause others to err or I am caused to err, lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others.
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