Tauheed(Belief in Oneness of Allah)

Question 1

What is the Imaan-e-Mufassal, and how does it mention Tauheed?

Answer 1

The Imaan-e-Mufassal states:

• “I believe in Allah, in His angels, in His books, in His messengers, in the last day, and in the fact that everything good or bad is decided by Allah, the Almighty, and in life after death.”
• Tauheed, the belief in the Oneness of Allah, is a key part of this declaration.

Question 2

What is the essence of Islam, and how is it connected to Tauheed?

Answer 2

• The essence of Islam lies in the belief in Allah as the only deity worthy of worship.
• This is expressed in the phrase: “There is no god but Allah.”
• Tauheed is the testimony of this belief and is the axis around which Islam revolves.

Question 3

How is Allah’s existence reflected, according to Tauheed?

Answer 3

Allah’s existence is reflected in:

• His creation
• His answers to prayers
• The miracles given to Prophets
• The teachings in revealed books
• Every human is born with a natural belief in Allah, as stated by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): “Every child is born in a state of fitrah (a natural belief in Allah); then his parents make him a Jew, a Christian, or a Magian.”

Question 4

What does belief in Allah’s Lordship signify?

Answer 4

Belief in Allah’s Lordship signifies:

• Allah is the creator of the heavens, the earth, and all that lies beyond
• His power sustains the universe
• He is the supreme lawgiver, judge, and legislator

The Quran says: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”

Question 5

How does belief in Allah as Lord impact human behavior?

Answer 5

It means:

• Humans must submit to Allah’s moral and religious teachings
• Allah alone has the authority to make laws and determine acts of worship, morals, and human behavior

Question 6

What does belief in Allah’s exclusive right to worship entail?

Answer 6

It entails that:

• Only Allah should be worshipped, inwardly and outwardly, by one’s heart, body, and soul.
• He has no partners or associates in worship.
• The Quran states: “And your God is the one and only Allah; there is no God but He, most gracious, most merciful.”

Question 7

What was the central message of all Prophets regarding worship?

Answer 7

• All Prophets urged humanity to worship and submit to Allah’s will.
• The Quran says: “And we never sent any messenger before you (O Muhammad PBUH) without having revealed to him that there is no God but I, therefore worship and serve Me (alone).”

Question 8

How do Allah’s names reflect His nature?

Answer 8

• Allah’s names reflect His majesty, power, and perfection, such as:
• Al-Qawee (The Almighty)
• Al-Ahad (The Incomparable)
• Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing)
• Ar-Rahman (The Compassionate)

The Quran says: “There is nothing like Him, and He sees and hears all things.”

Question 9

What is shirk, and why is it unforgivable?

Answer 9

• Shirk is attributing Allah’s qualities to another deity or human.
• It is unforgivable because it goes against the primary belief in Tauheed.

Question 10

How does Allah demonstrate His mercy and forgiveness?

Answer 10

• Allah is merciful and forgiving to those who repent.
• He is Al-Ghafur (The Forgiver) and Al-Ghaffar (Often Forgiving).