He, Exalted is He, also says: “They have taken their rabbis and monks—together with the Messiah, son of Mary—as lords besides Allah, even though they were commanded to worship only one God. There is no god but Him; transcendent is He above whatever they associate with Him.” 1

He, the Most High, says: “Who is there that can intercede with Him except by His permission?” 2

And He says: “How many an angel there is in the heavens whose intercession will be of no avail whatsoever until Allah gives leave to whom He wills and is pleased with.” 3

He, Glorified, says: “They do not intercede except for those whom He approves.” 4

And He says: “Intercession is of no benefit with Him except for the one to whom He grants leave.” 5

All of Allah’s Scriptures, from the first to the last, command that worship be devoted exclusively to Him. This applies even more to the Book with which Muhammad—peace and blessings be upon him—was sent, and to the shariʿa (sacred law) he brought, for through it the religion was perfected.

He, Exalted, says: “Today I have perfected your religion for you.” 6

And He says: “Then We set you upon a clear way of the command; so follow it, and do not follow the whims of those—"