What are the limits of the miracles (karamat) of the Awliya (saints) such that exceeding them would be considered disbelief (kufr), such as claiming their ability to cure the sick whenever they wish, or to move mountains? And is a miracle (karamah) inherent to a Wali (saint)? And when does seeking help from angels become polytheism (shirk)? And what is the ruling on one who believes soothsayers regarding relative knowledge of the unseen? And what are the best books that define and elaborate on these issues?

A karamah (divine favor/miracle bestowed upon a saint) occurs by God's will and power, and it indicates the sincerity of one's faith in Him and an increase in reliance upon Him. It is not an inherent ability of the Prophet or the saint. Therefore, the possessor of a karamah should not be sought for help in matters that none but God can accomplish. Rather, the utmost that can be requested from him is prayer. Some scholars have held the view that cosmic laws are not breached except for a prophet, while the majority of Ahl al-Sunnah (Sunni scholars) believe that karamat are affirmed for saints, but they do not rise to the level of some miracles, such as creating a child without a father, or transforming an inanimate object into a living creature. Most of what is reported about some claimants to sainthood regarding breaches of custom is either a lie, an exaggeration, or from the actions of jinn and devils. Moreover, some Sufis have intensified the matter by claiming that extraordinary occurrences happen by an inherent power within the saint himself.