Is the difference between the pagans of Quraysh naming their idols as gods, and those who commit polytheism at graves not naming their intermediaries as gods, despite their actions being similar to those of the pagans of Quraysh, sufficient to ward off a specific ruling of apostasy against them until proof is established? And does the Hadith of Dhat Anwat apply to people like them? And are they excused by ignorance?

The discussion about Istighatha (seeking aid/succor) and its ruling has been previously addressed in fatwas: 31884 and 31917. To respond to those who claim that they invoke Allah and do not believe in benefit or harm from those they seek aid from, please refer to fatwa number: 34565.

An act of disbelief is termed kufr (disbelief), but a specific individual is not declared a disbeliever unless the conditions for takfir (declaring someone a disbeliever) are met and its impediments are absent. The ignorance of these individuals prevents their takfir until proof is established against them.