By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
By
Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya
Islâm
as the Religion of Truth (Qur’ân 61:9)
is the only rational religion in the world.
It teaches Tawhîd ¾
the absolute oneness of God (2: 163, 5:73, 16:51 and 112:1-4).
The acquisition of true knowledge of Islâm is an obligation required for
mankind to know and understand the concept of Tawhîd (absolute Oneness
of God).
“Here
is a Message for mankind: Let them take warning there from, and let them know
that He is (no other than) One Allâh: Let men of understanding take heed.”
(14:52)
There
are three categories of Tawhîd that we must understand.
First is Tawhîd Ar-Ruboobeeyah (i.e., Oneness of Allâh’s
Divinity, that is He is the Rabb
(Cherisher and Sustainer), the Creator, the Sovereign, the Sustainer, the
Provider, and Manager of the whole mankind in all affairs).
Second is Tawhîd Al-Ulooheeyah, which firmly states that Allâh
I
alone deserves to be worshipped). Third
is Tawhîd Al-Asmaa was Sifaat, declares that Allâh I
is the only One Who deserves the most Magnificent Names and Attributes).
The belief in Tawhîd (the absolute Oneness of God) in Islâm is
the most logical idea that every rational individual could ever think of.
The reason: simply because, should there be two, three or more “gods”
then, the entire universe would have been in chaos as a result of the
competition of and struggle for power among “gods.”
Allâh the Exalted says:
“If
there were, in the heavens and the earth, other gods besides Allâh, there would
have been ruin in both! But
glory to Allâh, the Rabb of the Throne: (High
is He) above what they attribute to Him.”
(21: 22)
“No
son did Allâh beget
nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods) behold each god
would have taken away what he had created and some would have overcome over
others! Glory to Allâh (He is free)
from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him!”
(23:91)
The
following are few examples of the many ayât (verses) in the Qur’ân
that show how Allâh I
wants us to acquire knowledge and wisdom so we may know Him as the Only
God, Who Alone We worship and Who deserves all Praise:
“Know
they not that Allâh knows what they conceal and what they reveal?” (2:77)
“Know
you not that to Allâh belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth?
And besides Him you have neither patron nor helper.”
(2:107)
“...But
fear Allâh and know that Allâh sees well what you do.”
(2:223)
“...And
know that Allâh
is free of all wants and worthy of all
praise.” (2:267)
“Know
that Allâh gives life to the earth after its death! Already have We shown the
Signs plainly to you that you may understand.”
(57:17)
If
we study Allâh’s Book, we certainly learn the Truth that Allâh Alone is the
Only God of all. The Qur’ân repeatedly tells us that there is no god but Allâh
I.
Only Allâh I
the Almighty claims for universal divinity.
He Alone commands mankind to know that there is no god but He. Allâh the
Most High says:
“And
your Allâh is
one Allâh; there is no god but He
Most Gracious Most Merciful.”
(2:163)
“Allâh!
There is no god but He (the) Rabb (the
Only Creator, Cherisher and Sustainer) of the Throne Supreme!”
(27:26)
“Verily,
your Allâh is One, Rabb of
the heavens and of the earth and all between them and Rabb of every point at the
rising of the sun!” (37:4-5)
Furthermore,
the Qur’ân contains many praises to Allâh I
¾
the Only One worthy of all praise (31:26). The most beautiful names or
attributes belong to Him (7:180). The
following is one of the many ayât (verses) in the Qur’ân that shows
glorification to Allâh the Almighty:
Allâh!
There is no God but He the Living the Self-subsisting Eternal. No slumber can
seize him nor sleep. His are all
things in the heavens and on earth. Who
is there can intercede in His presence except as He permits?
He knows what (appears to His creatures as) before or after or behind
them. Nor shall they compass
anything of His knowledge except as He wills.
His throne does extend over the heavens and the earth and He feels no
fatigue in guarding and preserving them. For
He is the Most High the Supreme (in glory).
(2:255)
The
most important thing that we mankind should know is that Allâh I
is the Only One Who deserves our true worship. Allâh I
persistently claims for Divinity and commands us to serve or worship no
one but Him. Allâh I
says in the Qur’ân:
“That
is Allâh your Rabb (Only Creator, Cherisher and Sustainer)!
There is no god but He, the Creator of all things; then you worship Him:
and He has power to dispose of all affairs.
No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision; He is Subtle
well-aware.” (6:102-103).
“Verily,
I am Allâh: There is no god but I: so serve Me (only), and perform regular
prayer for My remembrance.” (20:14)
“.
. . (This Qur’ân is) the Book,
with verses basic or fundamental (of established meaning) ¾
further explained in detail ¾
from One Who is Wise and Well-Acquainted (with all things).
(It teaches) that you should worship none but Allâh.”
(11:1-2)
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