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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”

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From From “TAU“TAUHHEED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH”EED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH” – (Oneness of God, Allah, as the – (Oneness of God, Allah, as the

Creator of all creations) ; the Existence of Allah is established. Creator of all creations) ; the Existence of Allah is established.

YetYet “TAU “TAUHHEED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH” EED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH” is still insufficient attestation of the is still insufficient attestation of the

Oneness of God (Allah) because the idolaters also are aware of this fact Oneness of God (Allah) because the idolaters also are aware of this fact

that the Creator is One. In spite of this, they only view God (Allah) only that the Creator is One. In spite of this, they only view God (Allah) only

as the Initiator, but they imagine also that the whole created universe as the Initiator, but they imagine also that the whole created universe

to be free of Allah’s control after it was created.to be free of Allah’s control after it was created.


“If thou ask them, Who Created them, they will certainly say

Allah: how then are they deluded away (from the Truth)?“

(Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 9)


“Say: "Who is the (ROBB) Lord and Sustainer of

the heavens and the earth?"

Say: "(It is) Allah."

Say: "Do ye then take (for worship) protectors

other than Him, such as have no power either for

good or for harm to themselves?“

(Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 16)


“Say: "Are the blind equal with those who see? Or the

depths of darkness equal with Light?" Or do they assign

to Allah partners who have created (anything) as He has

created, so that the creation seemed to them similar?

Say: "Allah is the Creator of all things: He is the One, the

Supreme and Irresistible."

(Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 16)


Most of them, their ignorance of “Most of them, their ignorance of “TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBBUBIYYAH” and ” and

their absurd “their absurd “reasoningreasoning”, led them to believe that this Universe is ”, led them to believe that this Universe is

sustained also by pantheons of deities (malevolent forces regarded sustained also by pantheons of deities (malevolent forces regarded

as gods i.e. having divine powers, or vested with divine powers etc.)as gods i.e. having divine powers, or vested with divine powers etc.)

This is further aggravated by their tendencies to resort to This is further aggravated by their tendencies to resort to

imaginations (imaginations (TAKHAYYULTAKHAYYUL) and innovations () and innovations (BID-’AHBID-’AH), based on ), based on

conjectures, guesswork and blind adherence to traditional thinking.conjectures, guesswork and blind adherence to traditional thinking.


Over time, anthropomorphic notions were ascribed unto their concept Over time, anthropomorphic notions were ascribed unto their concept

of god - whom they imagine god to behave like human. of god - whom they imagine god to behave like human.

Thus it is that they subscribe to notion regarding multiplicity of gods, Thus it is that they subscribe to notion regarding multiplicity of gods,

whom they also likened like human kings - having wives, consorts and whom they also likened like human kings - having wives, consorts and

family; with ministers and courtiers; having feuds and rebellion in the family; with ministers and courtiers; having feuds and rebellion in the

heavenly kingdom etc.heavenly kingdom etc.

They somewhat imagine and ‘They somewhat imagine and ‘believebelieve’, that all this also affect man’s life ’, that all this also affect man’s life

and destiny on earthand destiny on earth.


Myth and superstitions were regarded as ‘Truth’; conjectures and age-Myth and superstitions were regarded as ‘Truth’; conjectures and age-

old belief accepted without question. Absurd notions e.g. God old belief accepted without question. Absurd notions e.g. God

Incarnating as man, indwelling, and other pantheistic creed etc. are Incarnating as man, indwelling, and other pantheistic creed etc. are

accepted blindly, even though self-evidently, they are contradictory or accepted blindly, even though self-evidently, they are contradictory or

antithetical to reason.antithetical to reason.

Thus, with so much uncertainty about ‘Reality,’ but fearful of the Thus, with so much uncertainty about ‘Reality,’ but fearful of the

imagined malignant effect from these ‘forces’ (real or imagined), man imagined malignant effect from these ‘forces’ (real or imagined), man

is forever to appease the myriads of ‘deities’ and seek their respective is forever to appease the myriads of ‘deities’ and seek their respective

protections. protections.


Trees, stones, mountains, rivers, animals, man, spirits, grave and Trees, stones, mountains, rivers, animals, man, spirits, grave and

totems, even amulets and idols fashioned by their own hands are totems, even amulets and idols fashioned by their own hands are

regarded as having divine ‘regarded as having divine ‘powerspowers’ and somehow possessing God-like ’ and somehow possessing God-like

qualities. qualities.

This situation is described in the Holy Qur’an as being in “This situation is described in the Holy Qur’an as being in “ZULUMATZULUMAT” ”

( “( “Darkness Darkness or or IgnoranceIgnorance, and , and InjusticeInjustice” ” ).).


Their ignorance of Who God is (i.e. the concept of the Divinity – Their ignorance of Who God is (i.e. the concept of the Divinity –

((ULUHIYYAH ULUHIYYAH ), and compounded with their materialistic tendencies, ), and compounded with their materialistic tendencies,

led them towards led them towards SHIRKSHIRK – which can be defined as: – which can be defined as:

““falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst the falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst the

tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or concieved in the tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or concieved in the

mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object

of their worship (of their worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”


They mistakenly assumed that the Supreme God (Allah) to be distant They mistakenly assumed that the Supreme God (Allah) to be distant

from man and totally removed from this terrestrial existence, or that from man and totally removed from this terrestrial existence, or that

His Power is somehow lacking in this terrestrial world.His Power is somehow lacking in this terrestrial world.

Thus, they are attributing falsehood to Allah by denying many of His Thus, they are attributing falsehood to Allah by denying many of His

Absolute power over all of creations and the entire universe.Absolute power over all of creations and the entire universe.

Human arrogance and self-conceit occasionally surfaced to usurp the Human arrogance and self-conceit occasionally surfaced to usurp the

place of the Divine, by blasphemy in denying God’s Infinite place of the Divine, by blasphemy in denying God’s Infinite

Omnipotence.Omnipotence.


““And the Jews say: ‘Allah's hand is shackled! ‘And the Jews say: ‘Allah's hand is shackled! ‘

It is their own hands that are shackled; and rejected (by Allah It is their own hands that are shackled; and rejected (by Allah

and be they cursed) because of their assertion (blasphemy) and be they cursed) because of their assertion (blasphemy)

they utter. they utter. He (Allah) dispenses (bounty) as He willsHe (Allah) dispenses (bounty) as He wills. “. “

((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 64Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 64))


Thus according to their thinking, man must be subjected to other Thus according to their thinking, man must be subjected to other

‘‘deitiesdeities’ here, whom they erroneously believe, to have powers ’ here, whom they erroneously believe, to have powers

independent of Allah, or as though sharing in the divinity of Allah. independent of Allah, or as though sharing in the divinity of Allah.

Even the so called ‘Even the so called ‘atheistsatheists’, are in fact making themselves and their ’, are in fact making themselves and their

desires, to be the God – the entity that they are in fact ‘desires, to be the God – the entity that they are in fact ‘servingserving’ as ’ as

religiously as any worshippers of God.religiously as any worshippers of God.

For For ‘IBAADAH ‘IBAADAH (worship) is derived from (worship) is derived from ‘ABD ‘ABD (slave / servant). Is it not (slave / servant). Is it not

evident that their lives is in fact to serve their ‘desires’? evident that their lives is in fact to serve their ‘desires’?


““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his

own desires as his deitiesown desires as his deities? Could you then (O Prophet) be held ? Could you then (O Prophet) be held

responsible for them?”responsible for them?”

((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43))


Some others may sense, that by directing their servitude or worship Some others may sense, that by directing their servitude or worship

to other ‘to other ‘deitiesdeities’, this may in fact contradict monotheism. ’, this may in fact contradict monotheism.

Yet they try to ‘Yet they try to ‘rationaliserationalise’ away this contradiction by claiming that ’ away this contradiction by claiming that

they believe that these ‘they believe that these ‘deitiesdeities’ are only as mediators or ’ are only as mediators or

intercessors to the Supreme God (Allah) – sort of smaller ‘intercessors to the Supreme God (Allah) – sort of smaller ‘godsgods’ etc. ’ etc.

but nevertheless also Divine. but nevertheless also Divine.


““Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who take

for protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve them in order

that they may bring us nearer to Allah.”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 3Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 3))


Although they acknowledge the existence of True God, the One Although they acknowledge the existence of True God, the One

Supreme Being (Allah), but God to them is only as the Creator, Supreme Being (Allah), but God to them is only as the Creator,

Initiator, the First Cause (but Whom they imagine to being totally Initiator, the First Cause (but Whom they imagine to being totally

distant from them) and detached from this world. distant from them) and detached from this world.

Actually Allah (God) cannot be regarded to only be Actually Allah (God) cannot be regarded to only be transcendent, but transcendent, but

must also be immanentmust also be immanent - for our notion of space and time, near and - for our notion of space and time, near and

far, cannot be applied to Allah (God) Who is the Creator of space and far, cannot be applied to Allah (God) Who is the Creator of space and

time – and cannot be bound by it.time – and cannot be bound by it.


Allah’s existence (Allah’s existence (WUJUDWUJUD), cannot be likened as in the sense of ), cannot be likened as in the sense of

existence of this creation – for He is Eternal and Absolute, Infinite, existence of this creation – for He is Eternal and Absolute, Infinite,

Who has power over all things, the Irresistible, the Unfathomable yet Who has power over all things, the Irresistible, the Unfathomable yet

All-Aware.All-Aware.

Due to this error, their object of worship is diverted also towards Due to this error, their object of worship is diverted also towards

other than the One true God (Allah), which they conceive as having other than the One true God (Allah), which they conceive as having

Divine powers, (sharing in managing the world) independently of Divine powers, (sharing in managing the world) independently of

Allah. Allah.


Their understanding of Allah’s Existence and Divine Attributes, may Their understanding of Allah’s Existence and Divine Attributes, may

be seriously flawed.be seriously flawed.

Although Allah’s existence cannot be grasp by any vision, but they Although Allah’s existence cannot be grasp by any vision, but they

can be correctly conceived through knowledge (can be correctly conceived through knowledge (MA’RIFATMA’RIFAT). There can ). There can

only be one Who Alone, is Infinite.only be one Who Alone, is Infinite.

Also, man’s materialistic tendencies further accentuated the Also, man’s materialistic tendencies further accentuated the

misconception of Allah being absent or remote.misconception of Allah being absent or remote.


But because they sensed the presence of other unseen power and But because they sensed the presence of other unseen power and

order i.e. regarding how this Universe is being sustained, nurtured order i.e. regarding how this Universe is being sustained, nurtured

and controlled - thus they blindly subscribe to mythical and and controlled - thus they blindly subscribe to mythical and

imaginings of frightened and ignorant humans, and believe in the imaginings of frightened and ignorant humans, and believe in the

many ‘many ‘other godsother gods’ (lesser or equal to Allah).’ (lesser or equal to Allah).

Or, they may innovate with the absurd notion of ‘Or, they may innovate with the absurd notion of ‘incarnationincarnation’ – i.e. ’ – i.e.

God being reborn into the world as persons, or ‘God being reborn into the world as persons, or ‘indwellingindwelling’ – i.e. God ’ – i.e. God

residing in earthly beings, objects or forms.residing in earthly beings, objects or forms.


Even the idolaters accept that there is only One Creator : “Even the idolaters accept that there is only One Creator : “TAUHEED TAUHEED

AL-KHALIQQIYYAHAL-KHALIQQIYYAH”. ”.

Yet, this is incomplete attestation to Oneness of Allah, because Allah Yet, this is incomplete attestation to Oneness of Allah, because Allah

is also the Only One Who is Lord, Sustainer of the worlds – “is also the Only One Who is Lord, Sustainer of the worlds – “ROB-ROB-

BAL-’AA-LA-MEEN”.BAL-’AA-LA-MEEN”.


Thus we Muslims are to attest to Oneness of Allah, also in His being Thus we Muslims are to attest to Oneness of Allah, also in His being

the only Lord, Sustainer and Cherisher (the only Lord, Sustainer and Cherisher (RUB-BUBIYYAHRUB-BUBIYYAH).).

Allah is not merely the Creator (Initiator) only, as the ‘Allah is not merely the Creator (Initiator) only, as the ‘First CauseFirst Cause’ ’

asserted by the asserted by the Greek philosopher Greek philosopher (and (and Mu’taziliteMu’tazilite), who believed ), who believed

that Allah’s knowledge and power over what He has created, is limited that Allah’s knowledge and power over what He has created, is limited

(general, not detail etc.) (general, not detail etc.)


“ “TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBBUBIYYAH”, is thus the realisation that ”, is thus the realisation that Allah is the Allah is the

Absolute One Who is Lord, the Sustainer and Nourisher of all the Absolute One Who is Lord, the Sustainer and Nourisher of all the

WorldsWorlds. And we are to accept that Allah (God) transcends all others . And we are to accept that Allah (God) transcends all others

which are but His creations - because everything else in this Universe is which are but His creations - because everything else in this Universe is

dependent and ever-subservient to His Will. dependent and ever-subservient to His Will.

Nothing can move nor has any ability without Allah, who Alone is the Nothing can move nor has any ability without Allah, who Alone is the

Irresistible, the Lord Supreme. Over all things Allah has Power, Whose Irresistible, the Lord Supreme. Over all things Allah has Power, Whose

knowledge encompasses all things.knowledge encompasses all things.


And Allah being “And Allah being “ROBBROBB” (Lord, Sustainer), surely is never ‘” (Lord, Sustainer), surely is never ‘absentabsent’ yet ’ yet

no vision can encompass Him.no vision can encompass Him.

Although we know of the existence of ‘Although we know of the existence of ‘cause and effectcause and effect’ within ’ within

creation, yet these are merely relative potentials in creations accorded creation, yet these are merely relative potentials in creations accorded

by Allah – not absolute nor are they independent of Allah s.w.t. by Allah – not absolute nor are they independent of Allah s.w.t.

Even those in the spiritual realms e.g. Angels, are but mere creations, Even those in the spiritual realms e.g. Angels, are but mere creations,

having no divine power. having no divine power.

Allah is the Only Divine Being.Allah is the Only Divine Being.


BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – WHO ALONE IS THE WHO ALONE IS THE CREATOR DIVINE.CREATOR DIVINE.

( AL-KHALIQ-QIYYAH ))

BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – WHO ALONE IS THE WHO ALONE IS THE SUSTAINER DIVINE. SUSTAINER DIVINE.

( AR-RUB-BUBIYYAH )

This is not unique to Muslims.

Even pagan worshippers and

idolaters acknowledge this.

This is where Muslims differ with

pagan worshippers, idolaters and

unbelievers, because they

erroneously ascribe to others

besides Allah, similar ‘Divine’

roles in the Sustainment of this

universe.


It can be discern that people’s idea or knowledge that God

exist, generally pertains to Him being the Creator.

But, when we further consider God’s role in the universe and

man’s life, differences occur.

Those who deny Him as the only Absolute Sustainer,

Cherisher of the universe, they would inadvertently, be

committing SHIRK - ascribing to others this divine role.

BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD – WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINE. WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINE.

( AL-ULUHIYYAH )


Therefore, because some people’s knowledge of God may still be Therefore, because some people’s knowledge of God may still be

ambiguous, they need to have clear understanding of what we mean ambiguous, they need to have clear understanding of what we mean

by “by “Divinity and the concept of the DivineDivinity and the concept of the Divine” termed – ” termed – ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH..

That in regard to God being “Divine” (That in regard to God being “Divine” (ILAAHILAAH) – there is only One, Who ) – there is only One, Who

alone is the Divine, without associates or partners.alone is the Divine, without associates or partners.

This is termed – This is termed – TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH..


Knowledge concerning the “Divine” (ILAAHIYAT)Knowledge concerning the “Divine” (ILAAHIYAT)

It can be seen that the realization concerning the existence of God, It can be seen that the realization concerning the existence of God,

the Creator and Sustainer alone, cannot guarantee that man will not the Creator and Sustainer alone, cannot guarantee that man will not

be led astray into ascribing partners to Him. be led astray into ascribing partners to Him.



It is often discovered that the concept of, or what is the “It is often discovered that the concept of, or what is the “godgod” (i.e. the ” (i.e. the

divine being)” we are referring to, actually may be different amongst divine being)” we are referring to, actually may be different amongst

people. people.

This defect stems from ignorance This defect stems from ignorance ((JAHILJAHIL) regarding knowledge of the ) regarding knowledge of the

““DivineDivine” ( ” ( ILAAHIYAT ILAAHIYAT ).).



Even though when they do acknowledge Allah as the Lord, Sustainer Even though when they do acknowledge Allah as the Lord, Sustainer

of the worlds, because they regard others also to be “of the worlds, because they regard others also to be “divinedivine”, this ”, this

negates the concept of negates the concept of TAUTAUHHEEDEED - termed as “ - termed as “SHIRKSHIRK” (ascribing ” (ascribing

partners to Allah). partners to Allah).



Those who assume that (Those who assume that (MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN) pagans of Makkah, the ) pagans of Makkah, the

ignorant (ignorant (JAHILIYYAH JAHILIYYAH ), that they adhered to “), that they adhered to “TAUTAUHHEED AR-EED AR-

RUBBUBIYYAHRUBBUBIYYAH” while also committing “” while also committing “SHIRK SHIRK ”, are obviously ”, are obviously

confusing the terms:confusing the terms:

“ “TAUTAUHHEEDEED” is contrary to “” is contrary to “SHIRK SHIRK ”. Combining these is antithetical, an ”. Combining these is antithetical, an

absurdity. absurdity.



In Islam, this ‘knowledge about God’ termed as In Islam, this ‘knowledge about God’ termed as

““MA’RIFATULLAAHMA’RIFATULLAAH”, is the beginning of religion.”, is the beginning of religion.

In Islam, the Truth about God must come from Allah Himself In Islam, the Truth about God must come from Allah Himself

through Revelations, especially to His Final Prophet, Muhammad through Revelations, especially to His Final Prophet, Muhammad

s.a.a.w..s.a.a.w..



In one of the shortest Surah (Chapter 112) named In one of the shortest Surah (Chapter 112) named “Surah Al-Ikhlas” “Surah Al-Ikhlas”

(Chapter on Purity of Faith) in the Qur’an, the concept as to Who God, (Chapter on Purity of Faith) in the Qur’an, the concept as to Who God,

the Divine is, has been concisely explained (yet it is amazingly the Divine is, has been concisely explained (yet it is amazingly

profound):profound):



““Say : He is Allah, the Absolute One. Say : He is Allah, the Absolute One.

Allah is the Eternal, the Most Besought of all Allah is the Eternal, the Most Besought of all **, ,

He begets not, and neither is He begotten; He begets not, and neither is He begotten;

and there is nothing that could be compared to Him.”and there is nothing that could be compared to Him.”

((Qur’an: al-Ikhlas: 112: 1-4Qur’an: al-Ikhlas: 112: 1-4))


Criterion which clarify our concept of GodCriterion which clarify our concept of God

[1] The name, proper noun for God is “[1] The name, proper noun for God is “ALLAHALLAH” -” - He, most Exalted, is the Absolute One: indivisible, unique, the He, most Exalted, is the Absolute One: indivisible, unique, the

only Divine, without any other, before or after. only Divine, without any other, before or after.

If one entertains the possibility of another like “If one entertains the possibility of another like “ALLAH ALLAH ”, then his ”, then his

understanding of what constitute the “understanding of what constitute the “DivinityDivinity” is seriously ” is seriously

flawed. flawed.



“ “Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, it Arabic proper noun; name for God, it

refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator,

Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God

– there is none besides Allah.– there is none besides Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic No equivalent translation in non-Semitic

language.language.



[2] “Allah” is referred to as “[2] “Allah” is referred to as “As-SwomadAs-Swomad” (in Arabic) which has a ” (in Arabic) which has a

profound meaning.profound meaning.

There is no equivalent word for it in English, and requires There is no equivalent word for it in English, and requires

explanations.explanations.

**the original Arabic word the original Arabic word ““As-SwomadAs-Swomad” ” means means ““the Eternal, the the Eternal, the

Uncaused Cause of all beingUncaused Cause of all being””



“ “As-Swomad” As-Swomad” is therefore applied to God is therefore applied to God

Alone. It comprises the concept of the Primary Cause and Eternal, Alone. It comprises the concept of the Primary Cause and Eternal,

independent Being; and also the idea that everything existing or independent Being; and also the idea that everything existing or

conceivable goes back to Him as its source; and is therefore conceivable goes back to Him as its source; and is therefore

dependent on Him for its beginning as well as for its continued dependent on Him for its beginning as well as for its continued

existence.existence.



[3] “[3] “AllahAllah” – is the only “” – is the only “DivineDivine”.”.

Islam categorically refute any false notion which people ascribe to the Islam categorically refute any false notion which people ascribe to the

““DivineDivine”, especially that of God procreating (begetting another God).”, especially that of God procreating (begetting another God).

A “A “DivineDivine” exists without need for any other, whereas “” exists without need for any other, whereas “sonson” requires a ” requires a

father. These two terms together are antithetical (contradictory and father. These two terms together are antithetical (contradictory and

absurd).absurd).



[4] Since “[4] Since “AllahAllah” – is Unique and the only “” – is Unique and the only “DivineDivine”, there is nothing ”, there is nothing

that can be compared to Him, absolutely there can be no equivalent.that can be compared to Him, absolutely there can be no equivalent.

Whatever we can visualize or imagine, fall short of Allah’s Exaltedness, Whatever we can visualize or imagine, fall short of Allah’s Exaltedness,

and must negated - Glory be to Allah ( and must negated - Glory be to Allah ( SUB-HAANALLAAH SUB-HAANALLAAH ). ).


Only Allah is the God (Only Allah is the God (AL- ILAAH AL- ILAAH ), there is no other that is God except ), there is no other that is God except

““ALLAH ALLAH ”.”.

““LAA – ILAA-HA – IL-LALLAAH”LAA – ILAA-HA – IL-LALLAAH”


IMPORTANT TO NOTEIMPORTANT TO NOTE

Conceptually regarding this aspect, i.e. Conceptually regarding this aspect, i.e. to only regard to only regard AllahAllah as the only as the only

Absolute One in His Divinity Absolute One in His Divinity ((ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH), and ), and to regard to regard AllahAllah as the as the

only Absolute Sustainer only Absolute Sustainer ((RUBBUBIYYAHRUBBUBIYYAH) marks the ) marks the True Criterion in True Criterion in

the belief in the Oneness of the belief in the Oneness of AllahAllah..


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