Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Tawassul [Introduction] "O you who believe! Fear Allah and seek an approach unto Him..." (Holy Qur'an 5:35) Over the last few centuries, the Muslims have been wracked by severe discord and hostility over the issue of tawassul (beseeching or supplicating) to (S.A.W.A.), the (A.S.), the Saints and the Pious, to the extent that those who reject this concept have accused its supporters of shirk or polytheism, while the upholders of tawassul have charged its opponents with enmity and aversion towards the Prophet (S.A.W.A.) and his Infallible Household (A.S.).
The result has led to increasing bigotry on both sides to the benefit of their common enemies who have increased their domination of Muslim lands. This article is an attempt to examine and critically study the issue of tawassul. Next