University of Qom Journal of Philosophical Theological Research 1735-9791 10 1 2008 11 21 Recourse to Friends of God: A Way to Ensure the Safeness of Monotheistic Faith Recourse to Friends of God: A Way to Ensure the Safeness of Monotheistic Faith 149 173 242 10.22091/pfk.2008.242 FA Mohammad Sedqi Journal Article 2015 08 16 From a long time ago, turning to Friends of God for assistance and asking for blessing of the sacred relics were regarded as recommended actions, and were prevalent among Muslims. Yet, some people, enjoying a superficial view on Islamic issues, consider such actions as polytheistic affairs. Explaining the relevant terms such as recourse, monotheism, polytheism and worship, the article shows that ‘recourse to friends of God’ is not against monotheism, and thus is a recommendable action. In addition, it emphasizes that friends of God are religious exemplars and signs of the Straight Path, and that connection with them is a main factor in ensuring safety of monotheistic faith of Muslim generations in the coming ages.   From a long time ago, turning to Friends of God for assistance and asking for blessing of the sacred relics were regarded as recommended actions, and were prevalent among Muslims. Yet, some people, enjoying a superficial view on Islamic issues, consider such actions as polytheistic affairs. Explaining the relevant terms such as recourse, monotheism, polytheism and worship, the article shows that ‘recourse to friends of God’ is not against monotheism, and thus is a recommendable action. In addition, it emphasizes that friends of God are religious exemplars and signs of the Straight Path, and that connection with them is a main factor in ensuring safety of monotheistic faith of Muslim generations in the coming ages.   https://pfk.qom.ac.ir/article_242_79379b03b71546d64f9095301fbe2b1a.pdf