Verse 10:104: 'Say, "O mankind! If you are in doubt about my faith, then know that I do not worship whom you worship besides Allah. But I worship Allah Who causes you to die. And I am commanded to be of those who believe." '
This is how Prophet Muhammad was asked to address mankind. This address is for all of mankind of all ages till the Last Day.
Let me now discuss how this address affects mankind of the present age. There of course are the Muslims who do claim they worship Allah alone as the Prophet did. But do they really? I know some so-called Muslims who flatly deny they believe in His existence. Then there are those who have other gods besides Allah. Most do believe that Prophet Muhammad will intercede on their behalf and take them to Paradise, despite their sins on this earth! And there are those who believe in dead saints fulfilling their worldly dreams!! I have heard Friday sermons devoted to such saints!!!
It is no wonder that Allah Almighty has taken away His protective Hand from the community in general.
21st January 2022.