Islamic Intercession (Shafaa)

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What is the primary purpose of intercession?

  • To offer prayers for personal gain
  • To perform rituals for forgiveness
  • To mediate for someone else to gain benefits or avoid harm (correct)
  • To punish those who have sinned

Which type of intercession is specifically associated with the Prophet Muhammad on the Day of Resurrection?

  • Intercession for Paradise
  • Intercession of angels
  • General Intercession
  • Greater Intercession (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a condition for intercession?

  • Allah must approve of the one for whom intercession is made
  • Allah must approve of the intercessor
  • Allah must give permission to the intercessor
  • The interceded must have performed righteous deeds (correct)

Which of the following types of general intercession is intended for individuals in Hell?

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What role do angels play in the context of intercession?

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Intercession (Shafaa)

Mediating for someone to gain a benefit or avoid harm.

Greater Intercession

Prophet Muhammad's special role in helping people on Judgement Day.

Paradise Intercession

Prophet Muhammad's role in helping people enter Paradise.

General Intercession

Helping those in hell and raising others in Paradise.

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Intercession Conditions

Allah's approval of the person, intercessor, and the request.

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Intercessor Approval

Allah's permission for the intercessor to plead someone's case.

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Types of General Intercession

Intercession for people in hell, paradise, and those who deserve either.

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Hell Intercession

Helping those who went to hell.

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Types of General Intercession

Assistance for those already in Paradise.

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General Intercession (angels/prophets)

Angels and righteous people may also intercede.

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Martyrs' Intercession

Shuhadaa (martyrs) may intercede.

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Study Notes

Intercession (Shafaa)

  • Intercession is mediating for someone to gain a benefit or prevent harm.

Types of Intercession

  • Greater Intercession: Prophet Muhammad's special intercession on the Day of Resurrection.
  • Intercession for Paradise: Prophet Muhammad's intercession for people to enter Paradise.
  • General Intercession: For those in Hell to be brought out and to raise believers' status in Paradise.

Conditions of Intercession

  • Allah's approval of the person being interceded for.
  • Allah's permission for the intercessor.
  • Allah's approval of the intercessor.

Types of General Intercession

  • Intercession for those who have entered Hell.
  • Intercession for those who deserved Hell.
  • Intercession for some believers who deserved Paradise.
  • Intercession by angels, prophets, and righteous people.
  • Intercession by martyrs (Shuhadaa).

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