Ghulat

Ghulāt (Arabic: غلاة‎, lit. 'exaggerators', 'extremists', singular ghālī) is used in the theology of orthodox Shia Islam to describe some minority Muslim groups who either ascribe divine characteristics to figures of Islamic history (usually some members of the Ahl al-Bayt) or hold beliefs deemed deviant by mainstream, orthodox Shi'a theology.

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Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Ghulat

Is it permissible to use phrases like "Jal Jalalah," "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala," or "Azza Wa Jal" for Imam Ali (a), as some claim it only denotes glory?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and the Infallible Imams (AS) used these phrases for Allah (SWT) only. Imam Ali (AS) in the most humble servant of Allah after the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). We should avoid any act which was never done or instructed or approved by Ahlul Bayt (AS).
‘Wassalam.

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Ghulat

I have met people who say they are Shia and who say Insha Ali ul Azeem and also refer to Imam Ali with Jallo Jalaluhu. How do we deal with them and educate them?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 4 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Although this is a very important topic, and it needs elaborate details, the initial thing incumbent upon you to do is to distant yourself away from such people as much as possible.

Unfortunately, they are doing more harm to themselves than to anyone else, and they become a source of shame for all Muslims.

We venerate our holy Imams (a.s.), and honour and respect them in the highest way possible. But expressions of divinity, like what you have given as examples, are exclusive to Allah ta'ala, and Him alone.

They might be doing this innocently, under the pretense that this is a way of revering Imam Ali (a.s.), but if they themselves would have this during the time of Imam Ali (a.s.), he would have punished them then and there.

Our sources have mentioned these kind of cases, and they were condemned and cursed by the Imams (a.s.).

Therefore, if you are able to discuss things with them, in a positive and constructive way, then that is good. If not, our duty is to disassociate ourselves from such people.

With prayers for your success.