Other Protectors

Is not sincere faith owed to Allah alone? Yet some take guardians besides Him, saying, "We worship them only to draw closer to Allah." But Allah will judge between them regarding their differences.

39:3Surely pure religion is for Allah only. And those who choose protecting friends beside Him (say): We worship them only that they may bring us near unto Allah. Lo! Allah will judge between them concerning that wherein they differ. Lo! Allah guideth not him who is a liar, an ingrate.