These are seven reasons we ask saints for their intercession. 1. Saints are role models who provide an example of living a holy life without sin and encourage us to do the same. Asking for their intercession on our behalf, connecting us to the God. 2. When we ask the saints for their intercession, wRead more
These are seven reasons we ask saints for their intercession.
1. Saints are role models who provide an example of living a holy life without sin and encourage us to do the same. Asking for their intercession on our behalf, connecting us to the God.
2. When we ask the saints for their intercession, we realize that they have a strong relationship with God and can help us in make a closer connection with God.
3. The word saint reminds us of the power of faith, prayer and human connection to God, even after death. Asking the saints to pray for our intentions is one way to connect with others on a spiritual level beyond any boundaries.
4. Holiness that sainthood has is attainable by all believers, so asking them for their intercession helps remind us that holiness is possible in our own lives as well. We too can start to live sinless life and become more aware of how others may be praying for our success too.
5. Ask saints for their intercession brings comfort during times of sorrow because it reminds us we are not alone in our struggles but have many in prayer joining us from heaven above.
6. Many of these blessed saints lived difficult lives full of trials yet stayed faithful despite adversity. Praying through saints for their intercession gives inspiration courage during hard times.
7. By asking saints for their intercession, we learn humility as we recognize both their greatness but is dependent upon God’s grace for salvation just like everyone else.
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To proclaim the truth that there's only ONE God and to call mankind and jinn kind to worship only ALLAH TA'ALA without ascribing partners to Him and to submit to ALLAH TA'ALA. "I (Muhammad) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah) Who has sanctified it and to Whom belongs eRead more
To proclaim the truth that there’s only ONE God and to call mankind and jinn kind to worship only ALLAH TA’ALA without ascribing partners to Him and to submit to ALLAH TA’ALA.
“I (Muhammad) have been commanded only to worship the Lord of this city (Makkah) Who has sanctified it and to Whom belongs everything. And I am commanded to be from among the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam).”
Surah An Naml 27, verse 91
2. To deliver glad tidings and warnings and reminders.
“And with truth, We have sent it down (I.e the Qur’an) and with truth, it has descended. And We have sent you (Muhammad) as nothing but a bearer of glad tidings (of Paradise, for those who follow your Message of Islamic Monotheism) and a warner (of Hell-Fire for those who refuse to follow your Message of Islamic Monotheism).”
Surah Al Isra 17, verse 105
“And warn them (0 Muhammad) of the Day of grief and regrets, when the case has been decided, while (now) they are in a state of carelessness, and they believe not.”
Surah Maryam 19, verse 39
“So remind them (O Muhammad), you are the only one who reminds. You are not a dictator over them. Save the one who turns away and disbelieves Then Allah will punish
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That’s why Allah sent their messenger
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