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Most People Are.....? || Sh. Khalid Issa & Sh. Jalal Chami || Ramadan Afternoons: 20 || 1447/2026

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Allah warns that most believers mix polytheism with their faith, exposing a hidden danger in worship.

This Ramadan episode from Al-Bayan Radio features Sheikh Khaled Isa and Sheikh Jalal Chami discussing a Quranic description of human nature. The sheikhs focus on the prevalence of polytheism, or *shirk*, even among those who profess faith. They explain that Allah describes these characteristics so believers can recognize and avoid them. The hosts cite Surah Yusuf, verse 106, which states most people do not believe without associating partners with Allah. They reference another verse commanding people to travel the earth and see that most previous nations were polytheists. A hadith is mentioned where a man is told his punishment if he dies upon *shirk* is severe. The discussion categorizes *shirk* into major and minor types, with examples like supplicating to graves or making vows to jinn. They describe a scenario where a woman struggling to conceive makes a vow at a grave. Another example involves a person believing a cure lies in the hands of someone other than Allah. The sheikhs also discuss the "polytheism of words," citing a man who said, "What Allah wills and you will," to the Prophet. They mention Umar being corrected for swearing by his father. A key insight is that minor *shirk* is extremely grave and can lead to major *shirk*. Wearing a string for protection is considered minor *shirk* if one believes it is merely a means, but major *shirk* if one believes it inherently brings benefit. The hosts emphasize that all worship must be directed solely to Allah. They introduce a hidden form of minor *shirk* related to intentions, like performing prayers to be seen by people. The Prophet stated the thing he feared most for his community was the minor *shirk* of showing off. A Quranic verse is cited stating one must not associate anyone in the worship of their Lord. The sheikhs describe the humiliation on Judgment Day for those who performed deeds for praise, as they will be told to seek reward from those they sought to impress. The tone is religiously educational and cautionary, delivered in a sermon-like style. The sheikhs speak with earnest concern to instruct their audience. Listeners interested in Islamic theology, particularly the concepts of monotheism and sin, would find this episode deeply engaging. Those seeking entertainment or non-religious content would likely skip it.

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A serious warning about shirk, sincerity, and how speech and action carry the same weight.

Ramadan Afternoons keeps its focus on shirk, moving from the broad warning about associating partners with Allah to the smaller slips the speakers treat as polytheism in words and actions.

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