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*IslamicGirl*

19-08-04, 06:29 AM

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What is Tawhid?

Tawhid means oneness of Allah (SWT). It is the main part of Iman (Faith) and is beautifully expressed in Suratul- Ikhlas in the Quran, the English translation for that Surah means:

“Declare, He is one God, Allah. The Eternal, the Absolute. None is born of Him, nor is he born. And there is nothing comparable to Him.”

The beliefs of Tawhid have a big effect in our lives:

¯A believer in Tawhid surrenders himself completely to the will of Allah (SWT) , and becomes His true servant and subject.

¯When a person surrenders himself to Allah (SWT) command, he gains control over all other creations in the universe.

¯It produces in the believer a high degree of self-respect; he depends on Allah (SWT) for the fulfilment of his needs.

¯It makes a believer contented. He does not become worried because he knows Allah (SWT) will take care of all his needs if he is obedient.

¯It produces in the believer a strong determination, patience and perseverance. The believer becomes single-minded and dedicates himself in trying to seek Allah (SWT) pleasure.

¯A believer in Tawhid feels self-conscious if he does something wrong.

:salams

AbuMubarak

27-08-04, 10:36 AM

The Fundamentals of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism)

Abu Ameenah Bilal PhilipsThe Muslim scholar Abu Ameenah Philips has kindly agreed to let MSA-USC display three chapters (1, 2, and 10) from his book "The Fundamentals of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism)". This book is highly recommended reading for those who would like to learn about the basis of Islam: there is no being worthy of worship except Allah (God), and Allah is Absolutely One and Absolutely Unique. We note also that a Muslim is further obligated to accept the Prophet Muhammad (saws) (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/prophet/) as Allah's final prophet to humanity.1. CHAPTER ON THE CATEGORIES OF TAWHEED (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_2.html#HEADING1)

Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (Maintaining the Unity of Lordship) (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_3.html#HEADING2)
Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (Maintaining the Unity of Allaah's Names and Attributes). (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_4.html#HEADING3)
Tawheed al-'Ebaadah (Maintaining The Unity of Worship) (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_5.html#HEADING4)

2. CHAPTER ON THE CATEGORIES OF SHIRK (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_6.html#HEADING5)
Shirk in Ruboobeeyah (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_7.html#HEADING6)
(A) Shirk by Association (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_7.html#HEADING7)
(B) Shirk by Negation (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_7.html#HEADING8)
Shirk in al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_8.html#HEADING9)
(A) Shirk by Humanization (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_8.html#HEADING10)
(B) Shirk by Deification (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_8.html#HEADING11)
Shirk In al-'Ebaadah (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_9.html#HEADING12)
(A) Ash-Shirk al-Akbar (Major Shirk): (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_9.html#HEADING13)
(B) Ash-Shirk al-Asghar (Minor Shirk): (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_9.html#HEADING14)

10. CHAPTER ON SAINT WORSHIP (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_10.html#HEADING15)
Allaah's Favor: (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_11.html#HEADING16)
Taqwaa: (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_12.html#HEADING17)
Walee: (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_13.html#HEADING18)
The "Saint" Fanaa: (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_14.html#HEADING19)
The Union of Man With God The Union of God With Man (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_15.html#HEADING20) Roohullaah: (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/abutaw_16.html#HEADING21)
The "Spirit" of Allaah

Footnotes (http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/fundamentals/tawheed/abutaw/foot1.html)