How did shirk (polytheism) originate amongst the people?the people?

Origin of Idol worship [Must read!] ------------------------------------ Idol worship initially originated as a result of 'love gone astray'. Ibn Abbas (RA) and Ibn Abi Hatim (RA) related: "Waddan was a righteous man who was loved by his people. He lived in the period between Adam (AS) and Noah (AS) . When he died, they withdrew … Continue reading How did shirk (polytheism) originate amongst the people?the people?

How can logic become idolatry?

The idol of logic (Akl ke pujari) ------------------------------------------------------ Islam places the human intellect in a very high status. People are held accountable because they have the faculty of reason. The Prophet (peace be upon him) is reported to have said: “The pen is lifted from three people: the sleeper until he awakens, the child until … Continue reading How can logic become idolatry?