Investigation and Criticism of the Wahhabi's Opinion about Tawassul

Tawassul refers to a medium, through which one can approach and meet his purpose. As a term, it refers to a situation, in which one apply some thing or someone as a medium to get closer to the god. Tawassul is among the certain Islamic beliefs supported by narrative proofs and verses of Quran, on which Muslims have in sisted along the history. It is allowable to resort to God’s prophets and saints before their creation, during their lives, and even after their death when they are in Barzakh (Purgatory). Wahhabism dis claims this belief. Tawassul is not permitted and those who resort are even considered polytheist, whose lives and properties are Mubah (taking their lives and properties is neither forbidden nor recommended). Considering the mentioned issue, the writer aims to discuss the Wahhabis’ point of view about Tawassul and investi gate and criticize their reasoning to disclaim it.