Dr. Rashad Khalifa
Following Hadith and Sunna is idolization of the prophet Muhammad against his will, since he is a human like us who must not be idolized.1, 2, 3
God commands that the Quran alone be the only source of religious teaching, and accepting any other source equals setting up other gods beside God.1, 2, 3
Millions of Muslims today practice idolatry identical to that of Quraish, praying to God and then asking saints at their tombs for health, wealth, and children.1, 2
Most believers fall into idol worship without realizing it and think they are rightly guided.1, 2
The great criterion is that those who believe in intercession cannot bear talk about God alone, and one's reaction to talk of God alone reveals oneself and one's destiny.1, 2
The majority of people are disbelievers and the majority of believers are going to hell, so those who worship God alone are a minority of the minority.1, 2, 3
We were created for the sole purpose of worshiping God alone, which is why idol worship is the only unforgivable offense.1, 2