Monotheism of Divinity (Tawhid al-Uluhiyyah)

Monotheism of Divinity is the 

greatest and most important type of monotheism.

 

Monotheism of Divinty is the meaning of the saying

"There is no god but Allah” and means that there is none truly worthy of worship other than Allah.

The importance of the monotheism of divinity is indicated by the fact that this is the monotheism that

Allah sent His Messengers with, from Adam (pbuh) all the way up to our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

 

 Their missions all began by calling 

 

their people to worship Allah alone and to reject polytheism, and whatever leads to it, in all its forms.

The Monotheism of Divinity is to

direct all forms of worship to Allah alone, whether this worship is outward or inward, in words or in actions, and to reject the worship of anyone else other that Allah, whoever or whatever they may be.

It is also  called monotheism of

worship and means to firmly believe in Allah Almighty is the true God and that there is no god other than Him.

Any worship other than Allah is

false and He alone should be revered, worshipped and obeyed absolutely and that none should be worshipped in any way beside Him no matter the person

The first thing that Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) called to

was people to worship Allah Almighty alone and reject polytheism and whatever leads to it in words or deeds.

 Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) was then subjected to

harm and hostility from his people but continued on his path till his death(pbuh). This is also reflected in his Companions.

he first of worbship is a muslim’s  

relationship with Allah, his Creator, covering things such as prayer, zakat, fasting, and pilgrimage.

The second relates to his  

personal practices, covering issues such as personal hygiene and daily activities like eating, drinking, sleeping, and dressing.

  The third is his relationship with

his family and society.

The fourth is his relationship with 

the rest of humanity

The fifth is his relationship with his

environment and the universe around him.

Divide worship (al-ibadah) into its

different parts (outer and inner).

Worship of all kinds must be

devoted to Allah Almighty alone, the One, the one who has no partner.

Whoever devotes any form of worship to anyone other than Allah Almighty or who denies Allah Almighty’s right in divinity, or detracts from it in any way or associates someone else with Allah has

committed the sin that cannot be forgiven except for repentance.

Allah Almighty does not accept that anyone is 

associated with Him in worship even if they are a favoured angel or one of His Messengers.

Evidence for the Monotheism of Divinity in

the Qur'an and Sunnah:

 Sometimes there is a

direct command

Sometimes it comes to

clarify the purpose and creation of the jinn

 Sometimes it explains the

 

punishment of those who associate partners with Allah Almighty

Sometimes it clarifies the

purpose behind sending Messengers and revealing the Holy Books

The Meaning of "La ilaha illa Linh “

There is no God but Allah

Its meaning is that there is .

none worthy of worship except Allah alone, who has no partners.

And people should seek

refuge with anyone, nor implore anyone, nor fear anyone except Allah Almighty

The two pillars of "There is no God but Allah": 

This great declaration has two pillars:

 

The negation stated in:

“There is no God”

 The affirmation stated in:

 

“But Allah”

Conditions of saying

"There is no God but Allah"

 

 Knowledge

that negates ignorance

Certainty that

negates doubt

 Acceptance that

negates rejection

Submission that  

negates polytheism

 Sincerity that

negates polytheism

Truthfulness that

negates dishonesty

Love that

negates hatred

Qur'anic Ways of

calling to the monotheism

Allah Almighty's own declaration regarding the

monotheism of divinity.

Allah Himself Dears witnesses to this monotheism, as do

His Angels, Prophets and Messengers

Showing the powerlessness of the gods that they

call on besides Allah Almighty and that they cannot benefit, harm, give life, cause death, or offer livelihood to themselves or anyone else.

Clarifying those who worship these

gods and describing them as being deluded. blind, and far away from guidance.

Explaining what will happen on the Judgment Day between these polytheists and their gods,

 

how they will disown each other, and how these gods will abandon their worshipers and reject their followers.

What does the monotheism of divinity have to do with the monotheism of lordship?

o Because whoever confesses that God Almighty is the Lord alone must recognize that He is the one who deserves worship alone.

 

o   Therefore, Allah the Almighty denied the disbelievers who confess the Lordship of Allah and participate in His worship.

Because whoever confesses that God Almighty is the Lord alone must

recognize that He is the one who deserves worship alone.

herefore, Allah the Almighty denied the

disbelievers who confess the Lordship of Allah and participate in His worship.