The Islamic concept of the oneness of God, or "Tawhid" in Arabic, is the fundamental belief in the unity and uniqueness of God. This belief is the central pillar of Islam and is considered the foundation of the faith.
Tawhid affirms the belief in the oneness of God in three main aspects:
The belief in Tawhid is emphasized in the declaration of faith, or Shahada, which states "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger." This statement affirms the belief in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad as his final messenger.
Tawhid affirms the belief in the oneness of God in three main aspects:
- Unity of God's Essence (Tawhid al-Dhat): This aspect of Tawhid affirms that God is one in His essence, without any partners or equals. He is the one and only Creator, Sustainer, and Lord of the universe.
- Unity of God's Attributes (Tawhid al-Sifat): This aspect of Tawhid affirms that God's attributes are also unique to Him. He possesses all of the attributes of perfection, such as knowledge, power, mercy, and justice, to an infinite degree. No one and nothing else can be compared to Him.
- Unity of God's Worship (Tawhid al-Ibadah): This aspect of Tawhid affirms that all acts of worship, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage, should be directed to God alone. Muslims believe that any act of worship directed to anyone or anything besides God is a violation of Tawhid.
The belief in Tawhid is emphasized in the declaration of faith, or Shahada, which states "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger." This statement affirms the belief in the oneness of God and the prophethood of Muhammad as his final messenger.
