To remember people whom Allah loves
and who are very close to Him on account of their virtuous acts is also a form
of intermediation. Surah al-Fātihah has listed a number of righteous
persons who can serve as intermediaries for Allah’s blessings because these are
the people whom He has rewarded with special gifts – they are, in fact, the
prized ones in the divine estimation. The Qur’ān states:
[26]. Qur’ān (al-Fātihah) 1:6.
[27]. Qur’ān (an-Nisā’) 4:69.
The path of those on whom You
bestowed blessings.[26]
At another occasion, the holy
Qur’ān describes the details of the people on whom His blessings have been
bestowed:
And whoso obeys
Allah and Messenger (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)
shall be among those (on the Day of Judgement) upon whom Allah has bestowed His
(special) blessings – the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs and the righteous
– and they are an excellent company.[27]
Surah al-Fātihah
contains all forms of intermediation. As a matter of fact, the entire surah is
an act of intermediation as it is the essence of the Qur’ān. It encourages the
followers to approach Allah through the divine unity, Prophethood and other
pious persons. But, here, in this verse, intermediation through the righteous
people is recommended because these are the ones with whom Allah is pleased.[26]. Qur’ān (al-Fātihah) 1:6.
[27]. Qur’ān (an-Nisā’) 4:69.
