Page 95 - Signs of the End Times in Surat Al-Kahf

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hroughout Surat al-Kahf, Allah points out that the majority of
people ascribe partners to Him. In the Qur'an, denial by asso-
T T ciation means to prefer anybody, anything, or any idea over
Allah, or to consider them equal and to act accordingly. The Qur'an
calls this "setting up other gods together with Allah." In truth, this
means to choose a purpose in life contrary to Allah's good pleasure, to
seek salvation from or the pleasure of any other being, or to hold any-
thing in higher esteem than Allah.
People need to refrain from such a sin, for Allah warns humanity
that while He will forgive all other sins, if He wills to do so, He will
never forgive this particular sin (Surat an-Nisa', 116). Obviously,
Muslims will want to avoid such a great sin at all costs. Prophet
Luqman (as) advised his son as follows: "My son, do not associate any-
thing with Allah. Associating others with Him is a terrible wrong"
(Surah Luqman, 13). Another reason why this sin is so great is that it
causes good deeds to be erased, which leads to ultimate loss. The
Qur'an reveals this:
It has been revealed to you and those before you: "If you associ-
ate others with Allah, your actions will come to nothing, and
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