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So, know ˹well, O Prophet,˺ that there is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except _____. And seek forgiveness for your shortcomings…
Surah Muhammad verse 19
Allah
This is an example of what category of tawheed?
We only pray to Allah
Example of tawheed of worship/Uluhiyyah (singling out Allah Alone in worship)
Allah's _____ is the belief that He is the sole creator, owner, sustainer, giver of life, causes death, and all of the types of regulation and administration of the dominion of the heavens and the earth, controller of everything in the universe. This concept, known as Tawheed ______, affirms that Allah is one and unique in His actions, and no one shares His power in creating, providing, or managing creation. It is the foundational belief that Allah is the only Lord (Rabb) of the worlds, and His control is absolute and comprehensive. He Alone has the right to judgement and legislation and sending of the Messengers & revealing of the Books.
Lordship, ar-Rububiyyah
Imam Abu Hanifah rahimullah was asked by atheists about the existence of Allah so he answered by saying:
Leave me alone, because indeed I am thinking about a matter that I was told about. Someone had mentioned to me that a ship sails in the sea with all types of merchandise on it yet no one guards it nor drives it but it still leaves and comes back, driving itself through the tremendous waves until it reaches shore. Then it moves wherever it likes without anyone driving it.
So the atheists told him:
This is something that no rational person would say.
He replied:
Woe to you! All of these creations with every miraculous detail do not have a Creator?
The atheists were shocked & became Muslim
Which of the following does the story point out?
A. Tawheed Asma wa Sifat (Affirming The Oneness of Allah’s Names & Attributes)
B. Tawheed al-Uloohiyah/Ibaadah (Affirming the Oneness of Allah’s Worship)
C. The creation are evidence for a Creator
C. The creation are evidence for a Creator
what are the 2 conditions for worship to be accepted?
1. Sincerity to Allah Alone
2. Following the Messenger SAW
Mu`adh bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He whose last words are: ___ ___ ___ will enter Jannah.''
[Abu Dawud].
`La ilaha illallah' (There is no true god except Allah)
What category of tawheed is this an example of?
Allah is Al-Kareem (The Most Noble)
Example of tawheed of Allah's Names and Attributes/Asma wa Sifat (singling out Allah in His Names and Attributes)
Tawheed _____, also known as the oneness of _____, is the belief that only Allah is worthy of _____. This involves directing all forms of ______, including physical acts like prayer and sacrifice, as well as internal acts like love and fear, exclusively to Allah alone. This is the central message of Islam and was the core message of all prophets.
Uluhiyyah, worship, worship, worship
What concept does this Quran verse & hadith show?
So be steadfast in faith in all uprightness ˹O Prophet˺—the natural Way of Allah which He has instilled in ˹all˺ people. Let there be no change in this creation of Allah. That is the Straight Way, but most people do not know. Surah Rum Verse 30
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger SAW as saying:
No babe is born but upon Fitra. It is his parents who make him a Jew or a Christian or a Polytheist.
Humans are born on fitrah (natural disposition)
Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab RA:
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The reward of deeds depends upon the _____ and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended..."
Sahih Bukhari 1
intentions
Allaah the Exalted said, "Say: My prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death are for _____, the Lord of the worlds. He has no _____. This is what I have been commanded with and I am the first of those who submit (to him with Islaam and Tawheed)" (al-An'aam 6:162), and He said, "Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him ____)" (al-Kawthar 108:2).
Allah, partner, only
This is an example of what category of tawheed?
No Creator except Allah
Example of tawheed of Lordship/ar-Rububiyyah (singling out Allah Alone in His Lordship)
Tawheed _____ is describing Allaah the Most High and naming Him with whatever He described and named Himself with, and with whatever His Messenger (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) described and named Him with in the authentic narrations and to affirm that for Allaah without resemblance (to the creation) or likening (to the creation), and without (false) interpretation (of any of that) or negation (of any of that).
al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (Singling out Allah in Names and Attributes)
A person wears a bracelet and believes “It’s not Allah, but this bracelet helps protect me from harm and bad energy.”
They feel calmer and safer because of the bracelet, and if they forget to wear it, they feel anxious and vulnerable.
What does this example showcase?
minor shirk
what does it mean to have sincerity to Allah Alone in worship?
To perform worship seeking Allah Alone in obedience to Allah while loving Him & hoping for His reward & to leave the impermissible actions in obedience to Allah & fearing His punishment
The creation is evidence for its _____
Creator
Elaboration: This magnificent tremendous universe with all the creation within it like the night, the day, the sun, the moon, the stars, all point to a Creator that deserves worship which is Allah
this is an example of what category of tawheed?
We believe that no one owns truly except Allah
Tawheed of Lordship (Tawheed Ar-Rububiyyah)
Singling out Allah in his Lordship
Which tawheed category does this show?
He is the˺ Lord of the heavens, and the earth, and everything in between... Surah Maryam verse 65
Tawheed ar-Rububiyyah (Allah’s Lordship)
What condition for worship to be accepted is Maryam violating here?
Maryam lengthens her salah (prayer) after sisters walk into the room she's in. She wants them to believe she has great focus in her prayer and she wants them to be in awe of her.
The condition of sincerity to Allah Alone
what does it mean to follow the Messenger SAW in worship?
To perform worship as reported by the prophet SAW without addition or deduction.
What is the arabic word for anyone worshipped besides Allah while they are pleased with it?
Taghut
Ex: Firaun (pharaoh in the story of Musa/Moses AS)
Allah is The All-Seeing, The All-Hearing, The All-Wise
Tawheed al-Asma wa Sifat: Tawheed of Allah’s Names & Attributes
Which tawheed category does this show?
...Do you know of anyone equal to Him ˹in His attributes˺?” Surah Maryam verse 65
Tawheed Asma wa Sifat= Allah’s Names & Attributes
What are the Rulings on Directing worship to Other than Allah in this life and the next?
They have fallen into major shirk, leaving the fold of Islam because they directed worship to other than Allah
2. The ruling of it in the akhirah (next life):
If they die upon that belief without repentance then they become from the companions of the Hellfire, living there forever
Evidence on this:
Those who say, “Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary,” have certainly fallen into disbelief. The Messiah ˹himself˺ said, “O Children of Israel! Worship Allah—my Lord and your Lord.” Whoever associates others with Allah ˹in worship˺ will surely be forbidden Paradise by Allah. Their home will be the Fire. And the wrongdoers will have no helpers.
Surah Maidah verse 72
The disbelievers affirmed that Allah is their Lord, their Creator, and their Provider. Even though they affirmed Tawheed ar-Rububiyyah (Lordship), they are not counted as Muslims.
Why is that?
And if you ask them who created the heavens and the earth, they will definitely say, “Allah!” Say, “Praise be to Allah!” In fact, most of them do not know. Surah Luqman verse 25
Meaning of the verse: O Polythesists, if you recognize that Allah is The Lord of everything, then how do you worship other than Him!?