According to the Quran, calling upon anyone or anything besides God—whether in prayer, supplication, or hope—is a grave act of association (shirk), signifying the attribution of partners to God. This act directly contradicts the Quran’s foundational principle of strict monotheism. This article is a summary of the Quranic verses addressing the concept of “du‘ā” ( دُعَاء )—the act … Continue reading Believers Implore God Alone (Du‘ā in Quran)