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Podcast: The Light of Reflection
Episode: S15 E1: The True Source of Intercession in Islam in Surah Maryam | The Intercession
Description: Muslims have long debated the concept of Shifa'at, or intercession, in Islam. Some argue that there is no such thing and that we are solely dependent on our actions to determine our fate in the afterlife. They use verses from the Quran, such as those where Allah mentions that worshipping other gods will not help anyone, to support their argument. However, these verses are often taken out of context and do not consider all of the verses related to the subject.
It is true that the Quran denies the help of false gods. In Surah Maryam verses 81...