🌙 Let's embark on a journey of understanding: Tawheed in the context of the people of the book. 🌍
1️⃣ Tawheed in Islam
At the heart of Islam lies Tawheed, the pure, unadulterated belief in the Oneness of Allah. It's not just about acknowledging His existence but understanding His unique attributes, free from human limitations, and His right that we worship none, but Him.
بِسۡمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِیمِ قُلۡ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ
لَمۡ یَلِدۡ وَلَمۡ یُولَدۡ
وَلَمۡ یَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدُۢ
Say (O Muhammad): "He is Allah, (the) One.
"Allah-us-Samad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, He neither eats nor drinks).
"He begets not, nor was He begotten;
"And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him."
2️⃣ Depleted Monotheism in Judaism
While Judaism firmly believes in the Oneness of God, there have been instances where attributes of creation are ascribed to Him, such as getting tired and resting, being stingy etc. Additionally, the elevation of rabbis has led to them making lawful what Allah made unlawful and vice versa, indirectly placing them above God in legislative matters.
3️⃣ Christianity's Trinity
Christianity introduced the concept of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This diverges from pure monotheism, as Jesus (peace be upon him), a revered prophet and messenger of Allaah, is elevated to divinity. Islam's Tawheed emphasises that no being, regardless of their virtue, can be equated with Allah. How can Jesus be God when he has a God?
Matt. 27:46, Mark 15:34, John 20:17, Rom. 15:6, 2 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 11:31, Eph. 1:3, Eph 1:17, Heb. 1:9, 1 Pet. 1:3, Rev. 1:6, Rev. 3:2, Rev. 3:12 (This is not an endorsement of the independent validity of the Bible, this is just to demonstrate that Bible itself contradicts Trinitarian doctrine).
🌟 Interfaith Dialogue: Engaging in interfaith dialogue doesn't mean compromising our beliefs but understanding them in the context of others. Recognising these differences allows for more deeper understanding of the importance of Tawheed, and how to avoid falling into the same mistakes of the people who came before us.
🌹 Why This Matters: In a world teeming with diverse beliefs, understanding the nuances of Tawheed and its distinction from other monotheistic concepts fosters harmony. It allows us to articulate our faith clearly and appreciate the beliefs of others, all while holding firm to our convictions.
May Allah grant us the wisdom to engage in meaningful dialogue, representing the beauty of Tawheed and the universality of Islam. Ameen. 🤲
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