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Islam has liberated man from the authority of the clergy; it has brought him face to face with God and has taught him not to rely on any intercession.
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The statement presents Islam as removing the need for religious officials to stand between a person and God. “Face to face with God” suggests a direct personal relationship, while rejecting reliance on intercession means a person should turn to God without depending on someone else to plead or act spiritually on their behalf.
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- A History of Muslim Philosophy, Volume 2, Chapter 75
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