Question
A prominent sheikh says that it is permissible to supplicate directly to the Auliya. He says it is permissible to supplicate: "Ya Ali! I invoke thee." Is this not shirk?
Answer
It is shirk to direct supplications (duas) to the dead. The statement, "Ya Ali I invoke thee.." is shirk.
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 12
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