Murder, stealing, lying, and cheating are all forgivable, but idol worship is not forgiven if the person dies an idol worshiper.1, 2, 3
Going to any source of religious teaching other than the Quran means setting up another god beside God.1, 2, 3, 4
The Quran declares Muhammad a human being like us and warns in the same verses against falling into idol worship.1
Anyone is free to doubt or question God or be an atheist; he himself was an idol worshiper for a long time but never doubted God.1, 2, 3
Mentioning Muhammad and Abraham in the contact prayer amounts to worshiping them.1
God gives an example: we would never make our servants equal partners in our property, so we should not set up idols beside God.1, 2, 3, 4
A person who idolizes his opinion is in serious trouble and will go to hell unless he changes and gives in to God's opinion.1, 2, 3
Idolizing one's own opinion, holding fast to it so that nothing stands in its way, is idol worship according to the Quran.1, 2
The warning of 39:65 applies to every messenger: committing idol worship nullifies all one's works.1, 2, 3
Any offense can be forgiven except idol worship, so we must worship God alone without idolizing anyone or anything.1, 2, 3
Even if disrespecting the Prophet were true of us, it would be forgivable, whereas idol worship is not, so avoiding idol worship is the right choice.1, 2, 3
Only God can benefit or harm you, and thinking that anyone or anything, such as Jesus, Mary, Muhammad, or your job, can benefit or harm you is idol worship.1, 2, 3, 4
We must never let Satan sneak idol worship into our hearts or minds, and must always be aware that God is the doer of everything.1, 2
Believers must still go to the Sacred Mosque and perform Hajj even if idol worshipers fill it, because hundreds there believe in God alone.1, 2, 3, 4
Muslims never call Muhammad God, Son of God, or an idol, yet for all practical purposes they idolize him because they believe he has the power to intercede.1, 2, 3
Satan is quite powerful and wants to make each person an idol worshiper.1
The Quran says that among the Christians and Jews, those who worship God and do not idolize anything go to heaven.1
Abraham and those around him worshiped God alone, but idol worship was gradually added until the time of Muhammad, when God renewed the message through the Quran.1, 2, 3
Most people will not believe, and most of the believing minority fall into idol worship, such as most Christians worshiping Jesus and most Muslims worshiping Muhammad.1, 2, 3, 4
Anything is forgivable except idol worship maintained until death, because we are here to establish that only God possesses all power.1, 2
God created the soul invisible; evil is idol worship and good is worshiping God alone, and redeeming the soul is the objective of life.1, 2, 3
God is the only provider; idols, including money, cannot provide, and those who hire you have no power because God runs them.1, 2, 3
Most people will not believe, and most believers fall into idolatry, as seen in the mosques of Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, none devoted to God alone.1, 2, 3, 4
The five prayers should be at the top of each day's priorities; giving priority to anything else makes it your idol.1, 2, 3
We are redeemed by upholding the words of God alone and worshiping God alone, while people repeat the old mistake by thinking Jesus, Mary, Muhammad, or Ali have power.1, 2
Falling into Adam's temptation of seeking absolute power is the sin of idol worship, because only God is to have absolute power.1, 2
Earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes that strike idol worshipers and disbelievers are punishment from God, even though most people do not believe it.1, 2, 3
A person who asks why bad things happen despite praying has come to God seeking happiness, so happiness is his objective and what he worships, instead of God.1, 2, 3
Going around the Kaaba or between Safa and Marwa is not idol worship because it is done by God's commandment, as the angels fell prostrate before Adam by command.1, 2, 3
When the wrongdoers face retribution they will learn all power belongs to God alone, those followed will disown their followers, and the followers will never exit hell.1, 2, 3, 4
Considering the vastness of creation shows how insignificant the human beings are who are idolized, such as Jesus who lived briefly on a tiny planet.1, 2, 3, 4
If deceased loved ones deserved better, God would have seen that they received the correction; one good case may be understood by God but cannot be generalized.1, 2, 3
We must not defend or sympathize with idol worshipers, even our parents, because Satan capitalizes on such statements.1, 2, 3
Abraham and those with him worshiped God alone, then Satan gradually added idol worship until, by Muhammad's time, idols were placed in the Ka'bah that Abraham built.1, 2
Idol worship can be repented while one is alive, but a person who dies as an idol worshiper is not forgiven; believers have the advantage of forgiveness.1, 2, 3
Even a person who has worshiped idols for years can turn away from idol worship, repent, and have all past sins forgiven.1, 2, 3
Believers must be careful not to idolize anyone, including Mary, Jesus, or any saint, and their motto is God alone.1, 2, 3
Believing in the evil eye or fearing harm from anyone is idol worship, because nothing happens except by God's will and death comes only by God's personal decree.1, 2, 3, 4
Idolizing anyone nullifies all of one's works no matter how good one is, and even Muhammad was told his works would be nullified if he fell into idol worship.1, 2, 3, 4
Many who were raised to say they believe do not truly believe in the Hereafter in their hearts, and they set up other gods besides God without knowing it.1, 2, 3
The only unforgivable offense is idol worship, idolizing anyone or anything besides God, while God forgives lesser offenses for whomever He wills.1, 2, 3, 4
The Quran repeatedly says the prophets have no power to benefit or harm because people tend to idolize their leaders, so Christians idolize Jesus and Muslims idolize Muhammad.1, 2, 3