Ath-Thawheedh – Part 9

Allah’s descent

It is reported in authentic hadeeths that Allah descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of every night.

Narrated Abu Huraira (rali Allahu anhu):
Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Every night when it is the last third of every night, our Lord, the Superior, the Blessed, descends to the nearest heaven and says: Is there anyone to invoke Me that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone asking My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?”
[Saheeh Bukhari]

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 8

Where is Allah?

Allah has clearly stated in the Quran that He is above the Arsh (Throne)

His saying:
“Are you sure that He Who is Above the heaven will not cleave the earth beneath you? Or are you sure that He Who is above the heaven will not send against you a stone-charged hurricane.” [Quran 67:17-18]

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 7

Seeing Allah

Allah is not seen in this worldly life. When Prophet Moosa (alaihi salaam) asked to see Allah in this life, Allah said:
“You cannot see Me” [Quran 7:143]

Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) also said in the hadeeth regarding the Dajjaal:
“….. You will not see your Lord until you die….” [Thirmidhi]

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 6

Allah is not imageless

It is obligatory upon a person to believe in Allah, as Allah and His messenger (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) described Him. There are many Quranic verses and Hadeeth affirming Allah of Hands, Feet, Face, Shin etc…. Therefore it is obligatory upon a person to have eemaan in them.

For Example Regarding His Hands:-

His saying:
(Allah) said: “O Iblis! What prevents you from prostrating thyself to one whom I have created with both My hands? Art thou haughty? Or art thou one of the high (and mighty) ones? [Quran 38:75]

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 5

Thawheedh Al Asma vas Sifaath

It is to single out Allah in His Names and Attributes.
From Eemaan in Allah is to have eemaan in those of His Asma-ul Husna (Beautiful Names) and Sifathul Ulya (Lofty Attributes) that is mentioned in the Qur’an and those that affirmed by the messenger (sal) without –
1) Tahreef (distorting the wording or the meaning)
2) Ta’teel (divesting or denying the Attributes)
3) Takyeef (asking/saying how)
4) Tamtheel (resembling Allah to any of His creation).

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 4

Shirk in Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah 

Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah is all about worship; therefor it is also called as Thawheedh Al Ibaadha. Ibadah has many forms. It includes all forms of outward obedience of the tongue and the limbs and inward obedience of the heart.

The types of worship that Allah commanded, such as Islam, Iman, Ihsan. which includes: Supplication (Dua), Fear (khawf), Hope (Rajaa), Reliance (Tawakkul), Longing (Raghbah) and Dreading (Rahbah), Submissiveness (khushoo), Repentance (Inaabah), Seeking Assistance (Isti’aanah), Seeking Refuge (Isti’aadhah), Offering Sacrifices (Dhabah), and all other types of worship that Allah commanded – All of these belong to Allah, alone.

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 3

Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah

Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah is to single out Allah in worship, i.e. through the actions of the slave which he performs inorder to get close to Allah in the manner prescribed by the shariah.

Thawheedh Ar Rububiyah necessitates Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah, He who affirms and declares that there is no creator, sustainer, or controller of the universe except Allah – then he is required to proclaim Thawheedh Al Uluhiyah, i.e no one deserves any form of worship except Allah.

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 2

Shirk in Thawheedh Ar Rububiyah 

1) To wear a Ring, Twine or anything similar to them for prevention, remove harm or affliction is an act of Shirk.

The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) once saw a man with a brass ring on his hand and asked him, “What is this?” The man replied, “To overcome the weakness of old age.” He said, “Remove it, for, it can only add to your weakness. Should death overtake you while you are wearing it, you would never succeed.”
[Musnad Ahmad]

Ath-Thawheedh – Part 1

All praise is due to Allah, and May Allah’s Peace and Blessings be upon His Final Messenger, his pure family, his noble Companions, and all those who follow them with righteousness until the Day of Judgment.

Thawheedh literally means “Unification” (make something one), or “asserting Oneness”.

When the term Thawheedh is used in reference to Allah, It is the belief that