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LESSON
“INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF
TAUHEED – (AQA’ID) ”
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for AdultsIntermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
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WHAT IS “WHAT IS “SHIRKSHIRK” ?” ?

TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUSTO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS

TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH : To assert that only: To assert that only AllahAllah alone is the Godalone is the God
((al-ilaahal-ilaah), we must first reject any other (false deities which people), we must first reject any other (false deities which people
may ascribe) to be God.may ascribe) to be God.
““LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”LAA-ILAA-HA -IL-LALLAH”
NOTE:NOTE:
In this statement it contains 2 aspects:In this statement it contains 2 aspects:
[1][1] NAFINAFI – Negation– Negation
[2][2] ITSBATITSBAT - Affirmation- Affirmation

This statement ofThis statement of TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, asin Islam is concise, yet explicit and clear, as
it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘it firstly removes any ambiguity by negating all ‘othersothers’ which mankind’ which mankind
may have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior tomay have erroneously regarded as god (gods or goddesses), prior to
asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.asserting that Allah SWT is the Only God.

If the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute OnenessIf the negation aspect is not done, our notion of the Absolute Oneness
of Allah, indeed, would be compromised.of Allah, indeed, would be compromised.
Without which,Without which, syncretismsyncretism ( combining different and contradictory( combining different and contradictory
beliefs of other religion with Islam ), may occur.beliefs of other religion with Islam ), may occur.

This “This “negation-assertionnegation-assertion” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be” process, teaches us Muslims that, to be
worshippers or devotees (‘worshippers or devotees (‘AABIDAABID) of Allah, we must also be wary of) of Allah, we must also be wary of
every falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in orderevery falsehood, which we are to consciously negate or deny, in order
to assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness ofto assert (purely and sincerely) the Truth of the Absolute Oneness of
Allah.Allah.

TAUTAUHHEEDEED in Allah SWT must be opposed toin Allah SWT must be opposed to SHIRKSHIRK
OnlyOnly ALLAH aloneALLAH alone is to be regarded as God (is to be regarded as God (DivineDivine)),, whilst all otherswhilst all others
are termedare termed ““TAGHUTTAGHUT.”.”

Therefore to have the knowledge ofTherefore to have the knowledge of what opposes TAUwhat opposes TAUHHEEDEED is alsois also
necessary (obligatory).necessary (obligatory).
We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “We shall have to also learn to identify what are the “TAGHUTTAGHUT “ and“ and
what constitute “what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK””, so that we can avoid them all., so that we can avoid them all.

Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:Allah SWT alludes to these in the Qur’an:
For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,For We assuredly sent amongst every People a messenger,
(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the(with the Command) "Serve (worship) Allah, and eschew the
‘‘TaghutTaghut’’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)“(False gods, all powers of Evil)“
((Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 36))

“whoever rejects ‘‘TaghutTaghut’’ ** (False gods, all powers of Evil)(False gods, all powers of Evil) and
believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,
that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.”
((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 256))

“Allah is the (Waliyy) Protector of those who have faith: from the
depths of darkness, He will lead them forth into light.”

““Verily Allah does not forgive theVerily Allah does not forgive the ascribing of divinity toascribing of divinity to
aught besides Himaught besides Him (i.e. commit(i.e. commit SHIRKSHIRK **) , although He) , although He
forgives any lesser sin unto whomever He wills; for he whoforgives any lesser sin unto whomever He wills; for he who
ascribes divinity to aught besides Allah (ascribes divinity to aught besides Allah (SHIRKSHIRK ** ) has indeed) has indeed
contrived an awesome sin.”contrived an awesome sin.”
((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 48))

Behold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: "O my son! JoinBehold, Luqman said to his son admonishing him: "O my son! Join
not innot in worship (others) with Allahworship (others) with Allah: for ascribing partners to Allah: for ascribing partners to Allah
i.e. false worship (i.e. false worship (SHIRKSHIRK **) is indeed the highest wrong-doing.“) is indeed the highest wrong-doing.“
((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 13))

““They disbelieve(commitThey disbelieve(commit KUFRKUFR) who say: Allah) who say: Allah is one ofis one of
threethree in ain a TrinityTrinity: for there is no god except One God. If they: for there is no god except One God. If they
desist not from their word (ofdesist not from their word (of blasphemyblasphemy), verily a grievous), verily a grievous
penalty will befall thepenalty will befall the blasphemers among themblasphemers among them. Why turn. Why turn
they not to Allah and seek His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft-they not to Allah and seek His forgiveness? For Allah is Oft-
Forgiving, Most Merciful.”Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 5: 73-74Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 5: 73-74))

Say: "O people of the Book! come to common terms as
between us and you: that we worship none but Allah;
that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect
not from among ourselves Lords and patrons other than
Allah." If then they turn back, say: ye! "Bear witness that
we (at least) are Muslims (bowing to Allah's will).““
((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 64))

The term “The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – means “’ – means “partner;partner;
associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”
Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :
““associating or ascribing to Allah others, as partnersassociating or ascribing to Allah others, as partners .”.”
““falsely setting up or ascribing partners tofalsely setting up or ascribing partners to
God from amongst the tangible objects orGod from amongst the tangible objects or
imaginary things in creation or conceived inimaginary things in creation or conceived in
the mind, which they regard to be alsothe mind, which they regard to be also
‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object of their
worship (worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”

associate; one who shares; etc.”associate; one who shares; etc.”
The sin of "The sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘“ is in the ‘ beliefbelief ’ not merely’ not merely
the ‘the ‘outward actionoutward action.’.’

CONSIDER ALSO THESE QUR’ANIC VERSES
““And when We said unto the angels: ‘Prostrate (And when We said unto the angels: ‘Prostrate (SUJD’SUJD’))
yourselves before Adam,’ they fell prostrate, all save Iblis.yourselves before Adam,’ they fell prostrate, all save Iblis.
He demurred through pride, and so became a disbeliever.”He demurred through pride, and so became a disbeliever.”
 Thus here it indicate that there are two different kinds ofThus here it indicate that there are two different kinds of SUJDSUJD. In this verse. In this verse
was the command ofwas the command of SUJDSUJD which is not to worship, but that of respect .which is not to worship, but that of respect .

““And whosoAnd whoso magnifies the sacred things of Allahmagnifies the sacred things of Allah, it will, it will
be well for him in the sight of his Lord. The cattle arebe well for him in the sight of his Lord. The cattle are
lawful unto you save that which hath been told you. Solawful unto you save that which hath been told you. So
shun the filth of idols, and shun lying speech”shun the filth of idols, and shun lying speech”
((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 30Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 30))
 YU-’AZEEM -YU-’AZEEM - “he magnifies, held in honour”“he magnifies, held in honour”
 HURUMAA-TILLAAHHURUMAA-TILLAAH - “what is regarded as sacred, or consecrated for Allah ”- “what is regarded as sacred, or consecrated for Allah ”
Thus, those who accuse other Muslims ofThus, those who accuse other Muslims of SHIRKSHIRK merely because they had shown respect ormerely because they had shown respect or
holding in honour Islamic symbols etc. - are ignorantly unjust (holding in honour Islamic symbols etc. - are ignorantly unjust (ZOLIMZOLIM) . Such) . Such FITNAHFITNAH hadhad
even led to the killings of many innocent Muslims (even well-known Ulama’ were not spared)even led to the killings of many innocent Muslims (even well-known Ulama’ were not spared)
and it has led to and continue to be used as ‘justification’ for destructions of many preciousand it has led to and continue to be used as ‘justification’ for destructions of many precious
Islamic heritage.Islamic heritage.

“That (is the command). And whoso magnifies (hold in
reverence) the offerings consecrated to Allah (SHI-’AAR), it
surely is from devotion of the hearts (TAQWA-AL-QULUUB).”
(Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 32)
Clearly, this verse linked and in fact praises (approves) such attitude in Muslim of (Clearly, this verse linked and in fact praises (approves) such attitude in Muslim of (YU-’AZZEEMYU-’AZZEEM))
magnifying or holding in reverence such symbols (magnifying or holding in reverence such symbols (SHI-’AARSHI-’AAR) to be emanating from sense of) to be emanating from sense of
consciousness of Allah -consciousness of Allah - TAQWALLAAHTAQWALLAAH. Not condemning them as though committing. Not condemning them as though committing SHIRKSHIRK..

“Turning unto Allah (only), not ascribing partners unto
Him (SHIRK) ; for whoso ascribes partners unto Allah, it is
as if he had fallen from the sky and the birds had
snatched him or the wind had blown him to a far-off
place.”
(Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 31)
HHUNAFAA-A LILLAAHUNAFAA-A LILLAAH - “being true in faith to Allah”- “being true in faith to Allah”
GHOY-RA MUGHOY-RA MUSHSH-RIKEEN-RIKEEN - “not acribing partners-- “not acribing partners- SHIRKSHIRK””
TheseThese phrasesphrases indicate thatindicate that SHIRKSHIRK resides in ones belief not in the act,resides in ones belief not in the act,
so check the belief . Thus aso check the belief . Thus a MUWAMUWAHHEEDEED not only can show reverence,not only can show reverence,
respect or magnify sacred symbols related to Islam, but are even required to do so.respect or magnify sacred symbols related to Islam, but are even required to do so.

““And he (Yusuf) placed his parents on the dais andAnd he (Yusuf) placed his parents on the dais and
they fell down before him prostrate (they fell down before him prostrate (SUJD’SUJD’), and he), and he
said: O my father! This is the interpretation of mysaid: O my father! This is the interpretation of my
dream of old. My Lord hath made it true, and Hedream of old. My Lord hath made it true, and He
hath shown me kindness, since He took me out ofhath shown me kindness, since He took me out of
the prison and hath brought you from the desertthe prison and hath brought you from the desert
after Satan had made strife between me and myafter Satan had made strife between me and my
brethren. Lo! my Lord is tender unto whom He will.brethren. Lo! my Lord is tender unto whom He will.
He is the Knower, the Wise.”He is the Knower, the Wise.”
((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 100Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 100))

associate; one who shares; etcassociate; one who shares; etc.”.”
As previous said, the sin of "As previous said, the sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘“ is in the ‘ beliefbelief ’’
and not merely the ‘and not merely the ‘outward actionoutward action.’.’
It is only “It is only “SHIRKSHIRK”” when a person:when a person:

[1][1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entitya person who, in his belief regards other being or entity
in creation, to be also ‘Divine’; orin creation, to be also ‘Divine’; or

[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity
[2[2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in] the belief that these other in creation have a share in
‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive
attributes; orattributes; or

[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity[1] a person who, in his belief regards other being or entity
[2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in[2] the belief that these other in creation have a share in
‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive‘Divinity’ with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive
attributes; orattributes; or
[3][3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.to regard these as being independent of Allah.

Note:Note:
It is indeed true when a learned scholar said :It is indeed true when a learned scholar said :
““ SHIRKSHIRK “ is an intellectual sin.”“ is an intellectual sin.”
Just likeJust like TAUTAUHHEEDEED, it deals primarily with ‘, it deals primarily with ‘thoughts or cognitionthoughts or cognition’;’;
i.e. what a person ‘i.e. what a person ‘knows and believesknows and believes’ regarding God or the’ regarding God or the
‘‘DivineDivine’ .’ .

Note:Note:
A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering toA person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to
the creed which he professes to follow.the creed which he professes to follow.

Note:Note:
A person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering toA person’s belief may generally be presumed, to be adhering to
the creed which he professes to follow.the creed which he professes to follow.
Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as aThus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as a
““MUWAAMUWAAHHEEDEED”, (those upholding”, (those upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED) unless clearly) unless clearly
proven to be otherwise.proven to be otherwise.

““Three things make up the essential basis of believing (Three things make up the essential basis of believing (iimaniiman):):
[1][1] To stop (to desist) from accusing as unbeliever, anyone whoTo stop (to desist) from accusing as unbeliever, anyone who
has declared – ‘There is no god except Allah’;has declared – ‘There is no god except Allah’;
[2][2] never regard him as heretic (unbeliever) only because of hisnever regard him as heretic (unbeliever) only because of his
committing sins nor to consider him as having exited from Islamcommitting sins nor to consider him as having exited from Islam
because of his act of disobedient ; andbecause of his act of disobedient ; and
[3][3] duty of JIHAD (striving in the cause of Allah) remains sinceduty of JIHAD (striving in the cause of Allah) remains since
the time I was sent till the last one in my ummah battles thethe time I was sent till the last one in my ummah battles the
Dajjal (antichrist) .... “Dajjal (antichrist) .... “
((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))

““When a person says to his (When a person says to his (MuslimMuslim) brother ,) brother ,
((Yaa KaafirYaa Kaafir) – ‘Hey Unbeliever!’, then the accusation) – ‘Hey Unbeliever!’, then the accusation
for being an unbeliever will be upon either one of them”for being an unbeliever will be upon either one of them”
((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

Note:Note:
There are some who take the more cautious opinion, that to bow,There are some who take the more cautious opinion, that to bow,
prostrate, showing outward forms of respect, displaying reverence,prostrate, showing outward forms of respect, displaying reverence,
or kissing, wiping, etc. to beor kissing, wiping, etc. to be ‘acts’‘acts’ ofof SHIRKSHIRK. They may prefer this. They may prefer this
viewpoint, so as ‘viewpoint, so as ‘to close all doors that may possibly lead to SHIRKto close all doors that may possibly lead to SHIRK.’.’
This ‘This ‘religious cautiousnessreligious cautiousness ’ is termed:’ is termed: WARA ’WARA ’
However It does not therefore imply that they have to conclusivelyHowever It does not therefore imply that they have to conclusively
judge those less cautious than them to have committed ‘acts’ ofjudge those less cautious than them to have committed ‘acts’ of
SHIRKSHIRK. Without. Without IJMA’IJMA’, they have to acknowledge that there are, they have to acknowledge that there are
other valid differing views than theirs’ – thus this is termedother valid differing views than theirs’ – thus this is termed
‘‘KHILAFIYAHKHILAFIYAH’.’.

Note:Note:
In our learning about what constitute “In our learning about what constitute “SHIRKSHIRK”, we are to learn the”, we are to learn the
issue well first, so as to be able correct our own understanding –issue well first, so as to be able correct our own understanding –
our ownour own AQEEDAHAQEEDAH (Belief).(Belief).
Therefore be forwarned: Do not be hasty to use it in judging otherTherefore be forwarned: Do not be hasty to use it in judging other
Muslims, as this involve ‘Muslims, as this involve ‘beliefsbeliefs ’ or of peoples’ understanding’ or of peoples’ understanding
which is in their hearts/mind - and therefore avoid from engagingwhich is in their hearts/mind - and therefore avoid from engaging
in arguments with other fellow Muslims.in arguments with other fellow Muslims.

Our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. warns us:Our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. warns us:
““Whoever seeks knowledge to argue with theWhoever seeks knowledge to argue with the
learned (Islamic scholars), or to brag with the foolish;learned (Islamic scholars), or to brag with the foolish;
or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;or with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself;
Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”
((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))

Note:Note:
Personal cautiousness in religion (Personal cautiousness in religion (WARA’WARA’ ), though encouraged,), though encouraged,
is to be applied to ones’ personal self in striving for a higheris to be applied to ones’ personal self in striving for a higher
Islamic religiosity.Islamic religiosity.
But, as for enforcing Islamic rulings generally, or judging otherBut, as for enforcing Islamic rulings generally, or judging other
Muslims, basic minimum standard of religiosity applies.Muslims, basic minimum standard of religiosity applies.

Note:Note:
Ruling against Muslims for holding belief of “Ruling against Muslims for holding belief of “SHIRKSHIRK ” must be” must be
based on clear proof and evidence.based on clear proof and evidence.
Though we respect some peoples’ cautiousness (Though we respect some peoples’ cautiousness (WARA ’WARA ’ ) in) in
matters of avoidingmatters of avoiding SHIRKSHIRK, but we should not judge other, but we should not judge other
Muslims as guilty ofMuslims as guilty of SHIRKSHIRK, based on this personal standard of, based on this personal standard of
cautiousness (cautiousness (WARA ’WARA ’ ) only.) only.

Note:Note:
Also, since “Also, since “SHIRKSHIRK ” is in a person’s belief (not merely outward” is in a person’s belief (not merely outward
action), seeking clarifications is imperative.action), seeking clarifications is imperative.
Historically some such hasty judgement have caused the lives ofHistorically some such hasty judgement have caused the lives of
many fellow Muslims, who were deemed by them as ‘many fellow Muslims, who were deemed by them as ‘ hereticheretic ’’
(judged to be guilty of(judged to be guilty of SHIRKSHIRK ) merely by their outward act or) merely by their outward act or
practices.practices.

Note:Note:
Even if his action is deemed to be wrong, the fairest (when weEven if his action is deemed to be wrong, the fairest (when we
have not yet sought clarifications regarding his belief from thathave not yet sought clarifications regarding his belief from that
particular Muslim) , is that he may perhaps be judged tentativelyparticular Muslim) , is that he may perhaps be judged tentatively
as guilty only for sin of ‘ignorance’.as guilty only for sin of ‘ignorance’.

Note:Note:
““O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedientO you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient
one with information, investigate, lest you harm a people out ofone with information, investigate, lest you harm a people out of
ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful.“ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful.“
((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 6Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 6 ))

““And pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; forAnd pursue not that of which you have no knowledge; for
every act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-every act of hearing, or of seeing or of feeling (in your heart-
mind) will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”mind) will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”
((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))
Note:Note:

Note:Note:
Or, he may be guilty of ‘Or, he may be guilty of ‘ IRTIDADIRTIDAD ’ (apostasy) only - as by his act’ (apostasy) only - as by his act
of imitating; perhaps in resembling others in their forms ofof imitating; perhaps in resembling others in their forms of
worship; blasphemy or compromising his Islamic identity :worship; blasphemy or compromising his Islamic identity :
““Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people,Whosoever resembles (or imitates) a people,
then he is from amongst them”then he is from amongst them”
((Hadith of the Prophet s.a.a.wHadith of the Prophet s.a.a.w.).)

Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:
[1] SHIRK AL-’AZEEM (AKBAR)
“Greater shirk” – an obvious, clear-cut association; the belief in other
‘deities’ , or supernatural force, or beings etc. apart from Allah,
believed to be possessing divine powers, or regarded to be
independent of Allah.

Traditionally, it is divided into 2 major categories:
[2] SHIRK AL-ASHGHAR or KHAFIY
““Lesser (small) Shirk”Lesser (small) Shirk” oror “Hidden”“Hidden” – it pertains to what a Muslim’s– it pertains to what a Muslim’s
objective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts ofobjective, focus or intended reason behind his/her acts of
devotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect hisdevotional worship, sacrifice, vows, etc. – i.e. what may affect his
original intention formulated which, inoriginal intention formulated which, in ‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH, it must be, it must be
‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (‘sincerely done for Allah’s sake alone.’ (IKHLASwIKHLASw).).
Example, specificallyExample, specifically: ‘Doing or not doing: ‘Doing or not doing ‘IBADAH‘IBADAH only to be seen byonly to be seen by
people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(people – i.e. showing off, or ostentation -(RIYA’RIYA’ ))

““Verily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you isVerily, what I fear most that may afflict all of you is
the smallthe small SHIRKSHIRK – which is -– which is - AR-RIYA’AR-RIYA’
(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”(showing off or ostentation in ‘ibaadah)”
((Hadith reported by AhmadHadith reported by Ahmad))

““TheThe SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) thanwithin my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than
a black ant crawling on a black rock,a black ant crawling on a black rock,
in the darkness of the night”in the darkness of the night”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))
TO BE CONTINUED –TO BE CONTINUED –

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOSTMOST
COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
AN-NASEEHAH
““Sincere advice”Sincere advice”
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““TheThe SHIRKSHIRK within my ummah is more hidden (subtle) thanwithin my ummah is more hidden (subtle) than
a black ant crawling on a black rock, in the darkness of the night”a black ant crawling on a black rock, in the darkness of the night”
((Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’laHadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la))
SHIRKSHIRK : “falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst: “falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst
the tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived inthe tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived in
the mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, asthe mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as
object of their worship (object of their worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”

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