The writings and speeches of the Salafis demonstrate that the prohibition of Istighatha (seeking help), seeking intercession, and Tawassul (supplication) through anyone other than God is one of the core principles in their beliefs. Considering the influence of this belief on the actions and behaviors of Muslims, it is crucial to first explore the scope of this doctrine and then critically analyze it. Accordingly, this study, using a descriptive-analytical method and utilizing library resources and Noor software, seeks to answer the main question: "What is the Salafi view on the prohibition of Tawassul, Istighatha, seeking intercession, and visiting graves, and what are the Quranic and hadith-based critiques of this view?" The findings of the research indicate that Istighatha, intercession, and Tawassul are broad concepts, and visiting graves is one of their manifestations. The Salafis reject practices such as: Tawassul through the status of the Prophet (PBUH) and others after their demise, Istighatha through anyone other than God, intercession by non-divine beings, and visiting graves (and with some leniency, visiting graves by women). However, based on Quranic and narrative evidence, the Salafi view in all these cases is open to critique and is ultimately invalid.
Ansarian,N . (2024). INVESTIGATING SALAFIS’ VIEW ON TAWASSUL, ISTIGHATHA, SEEKING INTERCESSION, AND VISITING GRAVES, AND ITS CRITIQUE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH. Ala’ Al-Rahman Exegetic Studies, 2(6), 7-30.
MLA
Ansarian,N . "INVESTIGATING SALAFIS’ VIEW ON TAWASSUL, ISTIGHATHA, SEEKING INTERCESSION, AND VISITING GRAVES, AND ITS CRITIQUE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH", Ala’ Al-Rahman Exegetic Studies, 2, 6, 2024, 7-30.
HARVARD
Ansarian N. (2024). 'INVESTIGATING SALAFIS’ VIEW ON TAWASSUL, ISTIGHATHA, SEEKING INTERCESSION, AND VISITING GRAVES, AND ITS CRITIQUE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH', Ala’ Al-Rahman Exegetic Studies, 2(6), pp. 7-30.
CHICAGO
N Ansarian, "INVESTIGATING SALAFIS’ VIEW ON TAWASSUL, ISTIGHATHA, SEEKING INTERCESSION, AND VISITING GRAVES, AND ITS CRITIQUE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH," Ala’ Al-Rahman Exegetic Studies, 2 6 (2024): 7-30,
VANCOUVER
Ansarian N. INVESTIGATING SALAFIS’ VIEW ON TAWASSUL, ISTIGHATHA, SEEKING INTERCESSION, AND VISITING GRAVES, AND ITS CRITIQUE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH. Ala’ Al-Rahman Exegetic Studies. 2024;2(6):7-30 (In Persian).