Various Hadith tell us that one kind of polytheism is the polytheism in
obedience. Some of the traditions on this issue are discussed below:
A. There is a tradition from the Holy Messenger that says, “Disobedience to God for obeying others is not permissible. Obedience should be only towards God” (1)
B. Amirul Mominin is recorded in Nahjul Balagha to have said, “Obedience to no one is acceptable in disobedience to God.” (2)
C. Imam Jafar Sadiq is reported to have said, “When any person obeys someone to oppose God then it is as if he has worshiped that person.” (3)
D. One Hadith records Imam Baqir (AS) to have said and the same is also attributed to Imam Mohammad Taqi (AS), “If any one listen to any other (but God) then he has worshipped him and if the speaker says that it is the command of God (that he relays) then the follower has followed God but if the speaker relays the command of Satan then the follower has worshipped Satan.” (4)
E. We end this work with a Hadith from Amirul Mominin (AS). (5)
He said, “Who ever follows the created in opposition or disobedience to the creator has no religion”
From these clear traditions we learn about the Islamic viewpoint about polytheism and worship and we learn about the standard of Oneness in Worship.
Lord walking the path of Tawhid is very hard and complex. Guide us on this difficult and complex path!
God! Different things enjoin us to obey them; the carnal desires from within us and the Satan from the outside, we want to be subservient and obedient to you only. (Lord) Help and guide us on this path.