Do Shia Muslims pray to anyone besides Allah?
What Some People Think
Some people believe that Shia Muslims pray to Imams or saints instead of Allah.
What We Actually Believe
Shia Muslims pray only to Allah. While Shia Muslims deeply respect the Prophet’s family and may ask Allah for help while remembering their status, all worship and prayer are directed only to Allah.
Related Questions
Do Shia Muslims worship Hazrat Ali (A.S)?
Some people believe that Shia Muslims worship Hazrat Ali (A.S) or consider him divine.
Shia Muslims worship only Allah. Hazrat Ali (A.S) is deeply loved and respected as the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first Imam, but he is not worshipped.
Do Shia Muslims ask Hazrat Ali (A.S) instead of Allah for help?
Some people think Shia Muslims ask Hazrat Ali (A.S) directly for help instead of asking Allah.
Shia Muslims believe that all help ultimately comes from Allah. Shia Muslims pray only to Allah. Remembering or mentioning righteous figures like Hazrat Ali (A.S) is a way of asking Allah through those whom He loves, but Allah alone is the one who grants help.
Do Shia Muslims believe Allah has given control of the world to the Imams?
Some people claim that Shia Muslims believe the Imams control the universe or manage the affairs of the world.
Shia Muslims believe that Allah alone controls the universe. The Imams are righteous guides and leaders who teach and guide people toward Allah, but they do not control creation.
Do Shia Muslims believe Hazrat Ali (A.S) has divine powers like Allah?
Some people think Shia Muslims believe Hazrat Ali (A.S) has independent divine powers or shares authority with Allah.
Shia Muslims believe that all power belongs only to Allah. Hazrat Ali (A.S) and the Imams are respected leaders and servants of Allah, but they do not possess independent divine powers.