The Oneness of Allah

 *The Oneness of Allah*

FUNDAMENTAL to the religious structure of Islam is the concept of tawheed, or monotheism. As the seed is to tree, so is tawheed to Islam. Just as the tree is a wonderfully developed extension of the seed, so is the religious system of Islam a multi-faceted expression of a single basic concept. For, monotheism in Islam does not mean simply belief in one God, but in God’s oneness in all respects. No one shares in this oneness of God.

Allah the Almighty said:

“And I (Allah) created not the Jinns and men except they should worship me (Alone).” (51:56)

And He stated:

“And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Taghat (besides Allah).” (16:36)

And He said:

“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one o f them or both o f them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word o f disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms o f honor. And lower unto them the wing o f submission and humility through mercy, and say: 'My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did bring me up when I was young.’ ” (17:23,24)

Ibn Mas'ud said:

Whoever wishes to ascertain the very will o f Prophet Muhammad M on which the Prophet has put his seal, let him read the Statement of Allah:

“Say (O Muhammad) 'Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him....(up to) ...And verily, this is my straight path.’ ”

Lessons derived from above

1) Wisdom o f Allah in creating Jinn and mankind.

2) Worship is Tauhid, as in this issue there had always been dispute (between the Prophets and the polytheists).

3) The wisdom in sending the Messengers.

4) The message o f the Prophet (Tauhid) applies to all nations.

5) All Prophets have brought one and the same religion.

6) At-Taghut is inclusive o f all that is worshipped other than Allah.

7) To recognize A llah’s Right upon us.

8) To recognize the rights o f slaves on Allah, if they fulfill His Right.

9) It is correct to impart knowledge selectively to someone and not to others.

10) The humility o f Prophet Muhammad on riding a donkey with a companion behind.

11) It is legitimate to have a second rider behind.

12) Superiority o f Mu'adh bin Jabal ■

13) The great importance o f this issue (of Tauhid).