Hadiths on Polytheism

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12 explained prophetic hadiths on "Polytheism": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This section brings together 12 hadiths on polytheism: its subtlety compared to the crawling of a black ant on a black rock in the darkness of the night, the prohibition of swearing by other than Allah, counteracting magic described as the work of Satan, the omen as a form of association, and the promise of Paradise for whoever dies associating nothing with Allah. The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would supplicate: "O Allah, do not make my grave an idol".

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Polytheism

Authentic hadith Allah's statement: {So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know} [Sūrat al-Baqarah: 22]. Ibn ‘Abbās commented: Equals are polytheism. It is sub Authentic O Allah, do not make my grave an idol that is worshiped Authentic 'Whoever swears by other than Allah has disbelieved or associated partners with Allah.' Hasan The thing that I fear most for you is minor Shirk (polytheism).' They said: 'What is minor Shirk, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'It is Riyā’ Authentic Tiyarah (belief in evil omens) is Shirk (polytheism). Tiyarah is Shirk. Tiyarah is Shirk - three times." Every one of us experiences something of that Authentic hadith Don't they forbid what Allah allows, so you forbid it? Don't they allow what Allah forbids, so you allow it? I said: Yes. He said: That is how you wor Authentic hadith When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about the 'Nushrah' (counteracting magic by magic), he said: It is Authentic hadith Whoever is prevented from doing something because of his belief in bad omens has thus committed polytheism. They said: What is the expiation of that? Authentic Whoever meets Allah without associating partners with Him will enter Paradise, and whoever meets Him while associating partners with Him will enter He Authentic hadith Allah's statement: {And said: Never leave your gods and never leave Wadd or Suwā‘ or Yaghūth and Ya‘ūq and Nasr} [Sūrat Nūh: 23]. Ibn ‘Abbās said: Th Authentic hadith Go back, for I will not seek help from a polytheist Authentic Whoever swears by the Amānah (trust) is not one of us

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ