The word 'tawhid' (توحيد) which means, "He asserted, or declared, God to be one", is derived from the Arabic root 'wahhada' (واحدة) which means … See more

In order to explain the complexity of the unity of God and of the divine nature, the Qur'an uses 99 terms referred to as "Excellent Names of God" (7:180). The divine names project divine attributes, which, in turn, project all the levels of the creation down to … See more

According to Hossein Nasr, Ali, the first imam (Shia view) and fourth Rashid Caliph (Sunni view), is credited with having established See more

Understanding of the meaning of Tawhid is one of the most controversial issues among Muslims. Islamic scholars have different approaches … See more

The Islamic doctrine of Tawhid puts forth a God whose rule, will or law are comprehensive and extend to all creatures and to all aspects of the human life. Early Muslims understood religion to thus cover the domains of state, law and society. It is believed that the … See more

Associating partners in divinity of God is known as shirk and is the antithesis of Tawhid. Although the term is usually translated as "polytheism" into English, the sin is thought to be more complex. Alternatively, the translation 'associating [with God]' has … See more

Theological
Theologians usually use reason and deduction to prove the existence, unity and oneness of God. They use a teleological argument for the existence of God as a creator based on perceived evidence of order, … See more