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SAINT WORSHIP IN PRE-CHRISTIAN HINDU AND BUDDHIST TRADITON
Teachers who were supposed to have climbed the ladder of spiritual excellence and who had performed supernatural feats were also given the titles like Guru, Avatar, etc., indicating spiritual superiority
These designations have led the masses to either seek intercession through them or to worship them as gods.
Examples:
KENDAI WATER FALL
It is a natural water fall situated on the Bilasipur road about 85 km from District
DEEPADIH
This is the place of mythology. Depadih is situated in Kusmi block about 70 km from Ambikapur district place and 15 km from Kusmi. According to Mr.K.K. Shukla from the Archeologist department, specimens found in Deepati tells the story of 6th Century to 12th Century.
This is the main temple in Samant Sarna at Deepadhi, which is Lord Shankar.
This temple is surrounded by 4 Devs, which are there to guard the Lord Shiva.
They are also serving the Lord Shiva with their various activities.
Teachers who were supposed to have climbed the ladder of spiritual excellence and who had performed supernatural feats were also given the titles like Guru, Avatar, etc., indicating spiritual superiority
These designations have led the masses to either seek intercession through them or to worship them as gods.
Examples:
KENDAI WATER FALL
It is a natural water fall situated on the Bilasipur road about 85 km from District
DEEPADIH
This is the place of mythology. Depadih is situated in Kusmi block about 70 km from Ambikapur district place and 15 km from Kusmi. According to Mr.K.K. Shukla from the Archeologist department, specimens found in Deepati tells the story of 6th Century to 12th Century.
This is the main temple in Samant Sarna at Deepadhi, which is Lord Shankar.
This temple is surrounded by 4 Devs, which are there to guard the Lord Shiva.
They are also serving the Lord Shiva with their various activities.
These 4 Devs were Lord ganesh, Lord Kartikay, Lord Vishnu with all his “Avatars”and Goddess MahaDurga.
SAINT WORSHIP IN ISLAM- deviates from the Qur’an and Sunnah
Even the excessive praise of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) who said, “Do not praise me excessively as the Christians did to ‘Eesaa ibn Maryam, verily I am only a slave, so call me instead the slave of Allah and His messenger.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim vol.4 p.435 no.654)
THE WALEE (pl. Awliyaa): The “SAINT”
SAINT WORSHIP IN ISLAM- deviates from the Qur’an and Sunnah
Even the excessive praise of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) who said, “Do not praise me excessively as the Christians did to ‘Eesaa ibn Maryam, verily I am only a slave, so call me instead the slave of Allah and His messenger.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim vol.4 p.435 no.654)
THE WALEE (pl. Awliyaa): The “SAINT”
The term saint has been used to translate the Arabic word Walee (pl. Awliyaa) which Allah used, to designate those who were close to Him. But, a more appropriate translation is “close friend” because Walee literally means an “ally.”
Allah (swt) even uses it to refer to Himself in the verse
Surah 2 Al- Baqarah (The Cow)
257. Allah is the Wali (Protector or Guardian) of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into light. But as for those who disbelieve, their Auliya (supporters and helpers) are Taghut [false deities and false leaders, etc.], they bring them out from light into darkness. Those are the dwellers of the Fire, and they will abide therein forever.
Surah 3 Al-Imran (The Family of Imran)
68. Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Ibrahim (Abraham) are those who followed him, and this Prophet (Muhammad (saw)) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Wali (Protector and Helper) of the believers.
Surah 42 Ash-Shura (The Consultation)
9. Or have they taken (for worship) Auliya' (guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, etc.) besides Him? But Allah, He Alone is the Wali (Protector, etc.). And it is He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things.
Surah 45 Al-Jathiya (Bowing the Knee)
19. Verily, they can avail you nothing against Allah (if He wants to punish you). Verily, the Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.) are Auliya' (protectors, helpers, etc.) to one another, but Allah is the Wali (Helper, Protector, etc.) of the Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2).
It is also used in the Qur’an to indicate closeness between men, for example,
Surah 3 Al-Imran (The Family of Imran)
68. Verily, among mankind who have the best claim to Ibrahim (Abraham) are those who followed him, and this Prophet (Muhammad (saw)) and those who have believed (Muslims). And Allah is the Wali (Protector and Helper) of the believers.
Surah 42 Ash-Shura (The Consultation)
9. Or have they taken (for worship) Auliya' (guardians, supporters, helpers, protectors, etc.) besides Him? But Allah, He Alone is the Wali (Protector, etc.). And it is He Who gives life to the dead, and He is Able to do all things.
Surah 45 Al-Jathiya (Bowing the Knee)
19. Verily, they can avail you nothing against Allah (if He wants to punish you). Verily, the Zalimun (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.) are Auliya' (protectors, helpers, etc.) to one another, but Allah is the Wali (Helper, Protector, etc.) of the Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2).
It is also used in the Qur’an to indicate closeness between men, for example,
Surah 3 Al-Imran (The Family of Imran)
28. Let not the believers take the disbelievers as Auliya (supporters, helpers, etc.) instead of the believers, and whoever does that will never be helped by Allah in any way, except if you indeed fear a danger from them. And Allah warns you against Himself (His Punishment) and to Allah is the final return.
Surah 4 An-Nisa (The Women)
139. Those who take disbelievers for Auliya' (protectors or helpers or friends) instead of believers, do they seek honour, power and glory with them? Verily, then to Allah belongs all honour, power and glory.
Surah 4 An-Nisa (The Women)
144. O you who believe! Take not for Auliya' (protectors or helpers or friends) disbelievers instead of believers. Do you wish to offer Allah a manifest proof against yourselves?
Surah 5 Al-Maidah (The Table Spread with Food)
28. Let not the believers take the disbelievers as Auliya (supporters, helpers, etc.) instead of the believers, and whoever does that will never be helped by Allah in any way, except if you indeed fear a danger from them. And Allah warns you against Himself (His Punishment) and to Allah is the final return.
Surah 4 An-Nisa (The Women)
139. Those who take disbelievers for Auliya' (protectors or helpers or friends) instead of believers, do they seek honour, power and glory with them? Verily, then to Allah belongs all honour, power and glory.
Surah 4 An-Nisa (The Women)
144. O you who believe! Take not for Auliya' (protectors or helpers or friends) disbelievers instead of believers. Do you wish to offer Allah a manifest proof against yourselves?
Surah 5 Al-Maidah (The Table Spread with Food)
51. O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as Auliya' (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but Auliya' to one another. And if any amongst you takes them as Auliya', then surely he is one of them. Verily, Allah guides not
By Allah! This is a Shaykh who has no lie! He is unique in the age, unique in the whole.
2. Shaykh Fayturi:
Oh the seeker of gnosis and the stations of serenity. Keep the company of a close friend who has fully met the obligation of slaveness to Allah. Do not be content with words. Arise and embark on deeds without delay! You will reach the Station of perfection – there is no god except Allah. If you desire the meaning of the name of His essence, then seek annihilation. Often and openly – you will obtain encounter with Allah. You will obtain the goal by it – you will be given the cup of witnessing to drink. Then you will see all of existence outwardly manifest by the light of Allah. Remember Him in meaning and the senses – you are taking it from light. You will enter the Station of intimacy – your joy is constantly with Allah
Allah (swt) says:
Surah 10 Yunus (The Prophet Jonah)
62. No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah [i.e. those who believe in the Oneness of Allah and fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which he has forbidden), and love Allah much (perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)], no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve,
2. Shaykh Fayturi:
Oh the seeker of gnosis and the stations of serenity. Keep the company of a close friend who has fully met the obligation of slaveness to Allah. Do not be content with words. Arise and embark on deeds without delay! You will reach the Station of perfection – there is no god except Allah. If you desire the meaning of the name of His essence, then seek annihilation. Often and openly – you will obtain encounter with Allah. You will obtain the goal by it – you will be given the cup of witnessing to drink. Then you will see all of existence outwardly manifest by the light of Allah. Remember Him in meaning and the senses – you are taking it from light. You will enter the Station of intimacy – your joy is constantly with Allah
Allah (swt) says:
Surah 10 Yunus (The Prophet Jonah)
62. No doubt! Verily, the Auliya' of Allah [i.e. those who believe in the Oneness of Allah and fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which he has forbidden), and love Allah much (perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained)], no fear shall come upon them nor shall they grieve,
63. Those who believed (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism), and used to fear Allah much (by abstaining from evil deeds and sins and by doing righteous deeds).out from light into darkness. Those are the dwellers of the Fire, and they will abide therein forever.
Consequently, Muslims are not allowed to designate certain believers as being Awliyaa of Allah and not others.
In spite of this clear Islamic position, a hierarchy of so-called Muslim saints has become a prominent feature in Sufi circles and among the masses who blindly follow them. In ascending order of merit they are:
The Akhyaar (chosen) who number 300
The Abdaal (substitutes) numbering 40
The 7 Abrar (pious)
The 4 Awtaad (pegs)
The 3 Nuqabaa (watchmen)
The Qutb (pole) who is considered the greatest saint of his time
And at the top of the list is the Ghawth (Succor), the Greatest Saints, who is believed in some circles, to be capable of taking on his shoulders a portion of the sins of the believers.
Consequently, Muslims are not allowed to designate certain believers as being Awliyaa of Allah and not others.
In spite of this clear Islamic position, a hierarchy of so-called Muslim saints has become a prominent feature in Sufi circles and among the masses who blindly follow them. In ascending order of merit they are:
The Akhyaar (chosen) who number 300
The Abdaal (substitutes) numbering 40
The 7 Abrar (pious)
The 4 Awtaad (pegs)
The 3 Nuqabaa (watchmen)
The Qutb (pole) who is considered the greatest saint of his time
And at the top of the list is the Ghawth (Succor), the Greatest Saints, who is believed in some circles, to be capable of taking on his shoulders a portion of the sins of the believers.
According to the beliefs of the “mystics”, the saints of the top three classes are present invisibly in Makkah at the hours of prayer.
When the Ghawth dies, the Qutb replaces him and there is a moving up all through the series. The purest soul of each class rising to the next degree. This body of methodology has been borrowed from Christianity just as Dhikr beads were adopted from the Christian rosary and the Mawlid from the Christian celebration of Christmas
When the Ghawth dies, the Qutb replaces him and there is a moving up all through the series. The purest soul of each class rising to the next degree. This body of methodology has been borrowed from Christianity just as Dhikr beads were adopted from the Christian rosary and the Mawlid from the Christian celebration of Christmas
