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Title The Concept of Tawhid in the Light of The Quran

Author(s) Sana Zaman Shinwari

Abstract The purpose of this study was to understand the fundamental concept of Tawhid (Islamic Monotheism) in the light of the Qur'an and what makes a person fall into shirk (it basically means associating partners to Allah in His essence, attributes and powers; as in its wider sense it covers anything which draws one away from His remembrance). The thesis asserts that Allah is above human's imagination and cannot be represented in human terms; therefore, it is advised that people pay attention to His attributes, including His Oneness. It is a part of faith for Muslims to believe in all the prophets. All of them brought the same message of oneness of Allah, but unfortunately was interpolated with time. Therefore, in creedal matters pertaining to question of God, His nature or attributes Muslims should not compromise with conception or perception of other religions, except in a very general rububiyyat manner. The thesis also puts to light the Islamic paradigm of knowledge, which is based upon a clear objective of human recognition of Allah as the ultimate reality and source of all knowledge. It also attempts to examine the reasons why Tawhid serves to be the gate-way to the straight path and brings under moral control, both personal and social life. This is essential to achieve success in the Hereafter, and simultaneously in this earthly life. The methodology of this research is qualitative and inductive in its nature, as it's mostly literature based; furthermore, the motive is explanation rather than evaluation. It was found that a person might be living heedless life, 'before' any form of guidance has reached him: the phase when a heart might be hard, but chances of its returning to Tawhid are present. But the rejection 'after' the arrival of message to a person can lead one to serious consequences of sealing of heart. Hence kufr remains an intentional choice, which inevitably corrupts one's pure primordial nature. Through guidance of revelation and by nourishing the power of distinguishing between truth and falsehood, one can diminish all the self-created doubts and reach to one's possible height of belief and practice.

Type Thesis/Dissertation MS

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language English

Publication Date 2011-01-01

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