Shirk: Fourth Principle
At times of distress, a sincere call for help is only made to Allah (Tawheed)
Shirk: Third Principle
There is no difference between one who worships stones, pious people, sun and moon, angels, etc. They are in the same boat of shirk
Shirk: Second Principle
Rationalizing shrik as a means of get closer to Allah is still shrik
Shirk: First Principle
To believe in Allah as your Lord is not sufficient if you pray to someone else