Developing a spiritual relationship with the Friends of God...

Developing a spiritual relationship with the Friends of God Intercession encourages people to familiarize themselves with . This in itself furthers a person’s mental and spiritual growth and perfection. Knowing that the can intercede with God on the Day of Judgment, a person would try to acquaint himself with them and establish with them a close spiritual relationship.

Another positive outcome of this relationship is man’s endeavour to make them pleased with him, which in turn is divine satisfaction. (Nasir Makarim Shirazi, The Message of the Qur’an, vol. 6, p.524) Requirements for intercession Due to the educational purpose and avoiding people from being bold in committing sins, the Qur’an and hadiths have not mentioned all the details and requirements for one to be interceded for; however, they have mentioned some requirements.

The most important requirement for one to be interceded for is that God approves of him. (Qur’an, 21:28) From the verse of the Qur’an, two requirements can be understood for those who are going to be interceded for: 1. To have taken a…