Tawhid (monotheism concept) according to the Quran

Tawhid is the concept of monotheism in Islam. It is the belief in the oneness of God, and is considered the central and most important tenet of the Islamic faith. Tawhid means "to make one" or "unify" and refers to the belief that there is only one God, who is eternal, self-sufficient, and self-sustaining, and that nothing and no one else deserves worship or obedience except Allah.

The concept of Tawhid emphasizes the uniqueness and incomparability of Allah, and rejects the idea of associating partners with Him. It is considered the foundation of Islamic belief, and the basis of all Islamic practices and rituals. Believers are required to affirm their belief in Tawhid through the declaration of faith, which states: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger."

The Quran contains numerous verses on Tawhid, emphasizing the importance of believing in the oneness of God and warning against polytheism and idolatry. Muslims are expected to reflect on the concept of Tawhid and strive to implement its principles in their daily lives.


Here are some Quranic verses on Tawhid:

"Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him." (Quran 112:1-4)

"And worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful." (Quran 4:36)

"And your God is One God. There is no deity [worthy of worship] except Him, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful." (Quran 2:163)

"Do they not see that We made the night that they may rest therein and the day giving sight? Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe. And [warn of] the Day the Horn will be blown, and whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth will be terrified except whom Allah wills. And all will come to Him humbled." (Quran 27:86-87)

These verses highlight the concept of Tawhid by emphasizing the oneness of Allah, the importance of worshipping Him alone, and the rejection of associating partners with Him. They also emphasize the importance of doing good deeds and following Allah's commands. The verses warn of the consequences of straying from the path of Tawhid and encourage believers to reflect on Allah's signs and the Day of Judgment.

"Allah has not taken any son, nor has there ever been with Him any deity. [If there had been], then each deity would have taken what it created, and some of them would have sought to overcome others. Exalted is Allah above what they describe [concerning Him]." (Quran 23:91)

"And do not invoke besides Allah that which neither benefits you nor harms you, for if you did, then indeed you would be among the wrongdoers." (Quran 10:106)

"And when Allah is mentioned alone, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion, but when those [worshipped] other than Him are mentioned, immediately they rejoice." (Quran 39:45)

These verses further emphasize the unique nature of Allah and the importance of worshipping Him alone. They also warn against invoking or associating partners with Allah, as it is considered a form of wrongdoing. The verses highlight the negative consequences of deviating from the path of Tawhid and associating partners with Allah.

"And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah and does righteousness and says, 'Indeed, I am of the Muslims.'" (Quran 41:33)

"He has created the heavens and the earth with truth. He wraps the night over the day and wraps the day over the night and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running [its course] for a specified term. Unquestionably, He is the Exalted in Might, the Perpetual Forgiver." (Quran 39:5)

"O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous." (Quran 2:21)

These verses further reinforce the concept of Tawhid by encouraging believers to invite others to worship Allah and to do righteous deeds. They also emphasize the power and sovereignty of Allah as the creator of the heavens and the earth. The verses encourage people to worship Allah as a means of achieving righteousness and attaining success in this life and the hereafter.

In summary, the Quranic verses on Tawhid emphasize the importance of believing in the oneness of Allah and worshipping Him alone. They warn against associating partners with Allah and highlight the negative consequences of deviating from the path of Tawhid. These verses also encourage believers to invite others to worship Allah, do righteous deeds, and attain success in this life and the hereafter through their submission to Allah's will.


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