Similarly...
Similarly, some Muslims in different situations, while addressing the Holy Prophet*(Peace Be Upon Him and His Household)* use these words like “O Messenger of Allāh! We have no other shelter except you.” If we interpret these words in their literal sense, obviously we would like to conclude that the person using them is committing disbelief. But the fact is that a Muslim is not using them in their absolute sense.
Any Muslim who uses these words is fundamentally motivated by the belief that the power of the Holy Prophet*(Peace Be Upon Him and His Household)* is only derivative as it is contingent on divine will. He is in fact saying through…
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