Sincerity in Du' a to Allah Alone

After a person realises that only Allah can respond to his du’a the logical consequences that he prays only to Allah. This is the essence of tauhid al-‘amali, or the 'tauhid of one’s actions.'

The proof for this condition is found in many Qur’anic verses and ahadith. Some of these verses are:

"And Verily the mosques   are for Allah Alone, so do not call upon anyone besides Him." [Surah al-Jinn: 18]

"Will you call upon other than Allah if you are truthful?” [Surah al-An’am: 40]

"Those whom you call upon besides Allah are slaves like yourselves.” [Surah al-A’raf: 194]

"And those who you ask besides Him can neither come to your aid, nor can they help themselves.” [Surah al-A’raf: 197]

The  meaning   of the  phrase,  '...besides  Allah ...' includes  everything  that  is worshipped   besides  the  Creator,   from  lifeless objects like idols or the sun, trees, animals,  men, a pious person, a prophet, an angel,  or any other  object besides.

Another proof is the advice that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) gave to Ibn ‘Abbas one day, when he (Peace be upon him) said:

“O slave! Guard (the duties of) Allah and He will guard you! Guard   (the duties of) Allah and you will find Him in front of you! And  when  you  ask, ask only  from  Allah,  and  when  you seek any help,  seek help  only from Allah!”[1]