Hafiz Mohammad Zohaib Hanif
(Research Scholar)
S.L.O#3.1
Subjective study (Metaphorical representation of Faith (Imaniyat/Beliefs)
Belief in Oneness of Allah (Tauhid (Monotheism))
S.L.O#3.3.1
Explain the concept of the word “Imaan”
The word Imaan is an Arabic word. Its root word is ( )ا۔م۔ن.It means to be safe from any fear,
to be satisfied by heart, and to be safe is called peace. In religious terminology, it means to
believe by heart, to confess by tongue and physical action is called Imaan (Faith).Further it is
described;"Imaan means to acknowledge and accept that Allah is one, there is no one
except him, His qualities and miracles are confirmed and Muhammad ((S.A.W)) is his
servant and his messenger. To accept the revelation which revealed on him and to also
accept that Angels were created from light and also acknowledge that HUMAN has to die
and rise from grave and to be present before Allah SWT.
S.L.O#3.1.2
Give the meaning of “Aqeeda” as a word and as a term;
The word Aqeeda is derived from the word "Aqad".It means to tie, Means to strengthen and
make strong something. Its plural is "Aqaaid" It is defined; the aqeedah is the knot which is
tied with heart and conscience. All of the affairs,A person have strong belief on it and
intensify as religion. Aqqedah are those concepts which are irrevocable and can't be
defeated.
Definition of Aqeeda in shariyah:
It is defined as "Belief on Allah" believes in his angels, on his books, in his messengers, in the
day of judgement and belief in destination is called Aqeedha"
S.L.O#3.1.3
State the fundamental beliefs of Islam;
Islam is the Deen with whom Allah SWT delegated (Prophet Peace be upon) him meanwhile
demolished all of the religions and chose the Islam for his mankind and completed his
blessings upon them. Faith cannot get by science but the guide of Islam only be given by
dint of Allah's will. The basic and fundamental beliefs and faith of ISLAM are as follow:
1. Belief in oneness of Allah (Tauhid)
2. Belief in Prophets
3. Belief in Angels
4. Belief in the day of judgment
5. Belief in DIVINE BOOKS
6. Belief in destination
7. belief in life after death
Quran explains these beliefs in surah ( Baqarah verse 177)"Righteousness is not that you
turn your faces toward the East or the West, but [true] righteousness is [in] one who
believes in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book, and the prophets."
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S.L.O#3.1.4
Describe the meaning of “Tawhid “as a word and as a term;
The root word of Tauhid is ( )ا۔ح۔دit is derived from the word "Ahad".belief in oneness of Allah
is termed as Tauhid. It means to believe in one, to know only one.
Terminological meaning:
In terminology, it means to strongly believe and to acknowledge with the bottom of heart
that the creator of this world sustained of the heaven, the earth and everything therein. No
one has any share in his ownership and authority. He is eternal, ever living without a
beginning or an end. He is the first and last. He is omniscient. He knows everything, the
hidden and the manifest. The only lord of the entire universe and he is the only one who
deserves to be worshipped. The personal name of him is "Allah”. And a lot of the qualified
names are there. Like, "lord""Aleem""Khabeer" Samee"Rehman""Raheem""Raoof".From
Hazrat Adam till Mohammad )(S.A.W)( whoever came as messenger taught the oneness of
Allah. And told us that he is the only creator of the entire world.
S.L.O.3.1.5
Explain the concept of existence of Allah with reference to the
Quran and Hadith;
Any wise and matured person can't be doubtful in the existence of Allah. This demand of
any wisdom. Whenever we look at something we believe that there must be someone who
creates it. Buildings, its beauty make us astonished and we become compelled to admire the
creator. Similarly, when we look at the new inventions in the world we are compelled to
praise them with open heart. Yet, When we see the nature, mountains, sky, moon and sun,
the bank of rivers, flowing oceans, After concerning these things if someone says that this
world is running automatically, Only sad or laugh at them can be done on them. Quran
challenge it again and again is there anyone who can sort any mistake in this world?
Allah says in Surah mulk verse 13,"You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any
inconsistency. So return [your] vision [to the sky]; do you see any breaks?
When scientists focus on solar system, they become astonished that how everything’s is is
running on its time. Sun and moon are rotating in manners Quran explains "It is not
allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in
an orbit, is swimming." does a wisdom accept it that this system is running without any
creator or owner? Never, Wisdom denies this concept. Similarly, how were human beings,
animals, birds born? Did they born themselves? Quran raises this question probably the
wise people accepts it. "Or were they created by nothing, or were they the creators [of
themselves]? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Rather, they are not
certain."(Surah toor verse 35 36).Allah swt answered itself of his existence. Hazrat Ibrahim
A.S gave a wise answer to Namrood when he claimed to be a god. Allah says, “Have you not
considered the one who argued with Abraham about his Lord [merely] because Allah had
given him kingship? When Abraham said, "My Lord is the one who gives life and causes
death," he said, "I give life and cause death." Abraham said, "Indeed, Allah brings up the sun
from the east, so bring it up from the west." So the disbeliever was overwhelmed [by
astonishment], and Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people. “Surah Al Bqarah verse
258.
Similarly, some people said that there might have been two Gods. Allah replied them wisely,
“Had there been within the heavens and earth gods besides Allah, they both would have
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been ruined. “Surah Al Anbiya verse 22. Indeed, it happened if there would be two God in
this world. As there are two parties in parliament, every party wishes to rule the country
and they have conflict with other. Yet Allah says, He is the only one there is no one accept
him he is the greatest one. “Say, "He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He
neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent."(Surah Ikhlas)
S.L.O#3.1.6
Explain that “Shirk” is a great sin;
The word shirk is made up of "( ")ش۔ر۔کit means participation and similarity. In terminology,
Shirk means to add someone with the Allah in his qualities. And imagine someone same as
Allah SWT is known by history that the first time nation of Hazrat Nooh A.S did shirk and also
made five idols. Allah says in Surah Nooh verse 23,"And they said, 'never leave your gods
and leave not Wadda nor Suwa nor Yaghuth and Yaooq and Nasra'. (Idols of pagan
Arabs).This system continued after it. Prophet was kept on sending and removed the dirt of
shirk. When Prophet returned to Allah, people again started doing shirk by making idols,
bowed down before stars, trees and worshipping human also continued. Yet, Nabi SAW
"The last prophet (S.A.W) (Khatim un Nabiin) cut these vices from its roots. Those who
denied Prophet (S.A.W) there are still indulged in these vices. That’s why Quran calls shirk, a
great sin. Surah Luqman verse 13 "Indeed, association [with him] is great injustice”. Allah
forgives other sins but shirk is the sin which can't be forgiven. Allah says in Quran “Indeed,
Allah does not forgive association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for which
he wills.
Types of SHIRK:
There are three types of Shirk: 1, shirk in the existence of Allah 2, Shirk in his attributes 3
instancy of shirk in qualities
1. Shirk in his existence: It means to associates partner with Allah, to think that there is
more than one creator. For example: to declare the off spring of Allah, son and daughter of
Allah is called shirk in his existence.
Surah Ikhlas verse 4,"Neither he begets nor he is begotten. And there is none like him."
2. Shirk in attributes: to ascribe any of the unique qualities of Allah to any other being for
example: to claim any other being possess the same knowledge, creator, and giver of food
are called Shirk in attributes.
3. Shirk in qualities/Shirk in power: It means to ascribe someone in Allah's qualities. Allah
has great qualities. The requirement of his greatness is to worship him only. And bow down
before him only. Only he deserves of real submission. And to believe that he is only creator.
Everything of this world was made by him that's why he is only to be worshipped. Surah Al
Isra verse 23," you not worship except Him,” Surah yousuf verse 40, Legislation is not but for
Allah."
S.L.O# 3.1.7
Discuss that the organization of the universe proves the existence
of Allah;
This world is showing the great system. When a person watches the system of this world, he
becomes amazed that who of this world is. Indeed, he is the only one means "Allah”. The
system of this nature is running since infinite time. Does wisdom accept that this system is
being run automatically? These sun, moon, stars, solar system, day and night all are proving
the existence of Allah almighty. Allah says in Quran: Surah Al Imran 190,"
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Indeed, there are signs for wise people in turning day into night.
Similarly Allah says about the creation of sky, Surah Mulk verse 3,"And] who created seven
heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So
return [your] vision [to the sky]; do you see any breaks? “Another place he says about
camel, Surah Al Ghashia verse 17 to 20,"Then do they not look at the camels - how they are
created? And at the sky - how it is raised? And at the mountains - how they are erected?
And at the earth - how it is spread out?"
In this world there are a lot of small living in which bee is also the creation of Allah. Allah
challenges the people openly that if you have any doubt in oneness of Allah, make a small
bee. Surah Hajj verse 73,"O people, an example is presented, so listen to it. Indeed, those
you invoke besides Allah will never create [as much as] a fly, even if they gathered together
for that purpose. "
S.L.O#3.1.8
Give and overview of the impact of belief in the unity of Allah on human lives
(purity of heart and mind, thoughts and beliefs) and explain that it can bring
practical changes;
Aqeedah Tawhid means Belief in Allah can influence the human life and direct it towards
the correct path. Thoughts of a person become pure, his heart becomes pure and his eyes
has [Link] is all done by dint of Imaan.
Purity of heart, Thoughts and beliefs:
There are two aspects of human. Outer and inner. Deen demands the purity of both inner
and outer side. Purity of thoughts actually purifies the inner of the person. When a Momin
brought a faith in oneness of Allah, the reality comes out on him that he is the only creator.
His thoughts become pure and he always thinks positive and act positively. His inner is for
Allah and his outer meets his lord. His beliefs complete. He believes in Allah and also
believes in prophets, messengers, angels, divine books, life after death. Then, he includes in
those people for whom Allah says in Quran, “And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger -
those will be with the ones upon whom Allah has bestowed favor of the prophets, the
steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as
companions”. (Surah Nisa 69)
Effects of Tawhid on individual and collective life:
1. Individual effects:
1. Self-respect: When a person starts living devotional life towards Allah and he think of him
a real creator of his everything. By the blessings of this belief self-respects grows in himself.
He feels insult to bow before any stone, idols or any other creation of this world.
2. Humility: when a person thinks that his lord is great and only one, all attributes goes to
him, and he is the only one who deserves to be praised. He is one and judge of all. This
statement and beliefs are the humility before Allah. All vices, proud are finished from his
personality.
3. Open minded: Belief in Tawhid freed a person from all boundaries of caste and colour. He
comes out from his self, starts serving humanity.
4. Taqwa (Piety): When a person has faith that his lord and creator, his wealth and his life
whatever he has given by Allah he has to answer back of all before the owner and sustained
of this world who knows inner and outer of all, Even so, His thoughts and views can't be
hidden. When this thinking arises in a mind, he always fear from Allah and worry about the
eternal day. He never thinks about disobedience to Allah.
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5. Valorousness and Persepolis:
Similarly, the believer of tawhid is devoted himself for Allah then he can't be defeated by
anyone. Because he knows life and death is just from Allah. If he dies he will be called
martyred and if he stays alive, he will be called Ghazi.
2. Collective effects:
1. Respect of law:
By dint of belief in tawhid person follow the law of Allah and act upon it to establish formal
society.
2. Love to the lord and his creation:
Because of Belief in tawhid Human hearts feel love for Allah and he also loves his creation.
3. Justice and equality:
By dint of Tawhid Justice and equality are established in society. Needy gets his rights and a
person gets everything on merit and a status in society.
4. Unity:
Because of Tawhid, people love each other and in conclusion they become united and
strong.
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