What is Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism)? With Shaykh Hasan Somali

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*Timestamps for Chapters:*
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Information about the Guest
1:25 - Topic of the Stream
1:42 - Definition of Tawheed
4:42 - Tawheed vs Trinity
7:28 - Concept of Shirk in Islam
9:15 - Tawheed in the Bible
11:11 - Every Prophet was a Muslim
12:40 - Objections by Christian Missionaries
18:57 - Sects distorting Tawheed
24:13 - Intercession (Tawassul) in Islam
29:15 - Intercession done by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during his life & in the afterlife
36:31 - Concept of Fitrah and Purpose of Existence
43:35 - Lordship & Attributes of Allah ﷻ
44:47 - Following Laws made by Humans
46:44 - Secularism vs Religion
52:47 - Demonising Islam leading to its growth
55:15 - Low crime rate in Islamic Societies
57:48 - Non Muslims learning about Islam & its societal impact
59:35 - Closing Statements

SUBHANALLAH ❤️🤍❤️
Another Insightful Stream
_May Allah ﷻ bless you both and accept your efforts._

[l._il._h]

The definition of Tawheed can’t get any simpler than this. Well established in this video. Thank you!

[joemalone]

I start to get REALLY addicted to these intellectual/theology conversations...fascinating to listen to erudit scholars of different fates enlightening curious minds on such very sensitive subject.THANK YOU PAUL for creating this JEWEL informative channel

[mustafaussulami]

May Allaah reward you with all good, brother Paul and your guest!
Please more videos about Tawheed topics with trustworthy Salafi students of Knowledge.

[Hassan-zdit]

Ma Sha Allah, it was informative and a very good reminder, thank u dear Paul ❤❤👍

[beautyofislam]

Islam believes in ‘Tawheed’ which is not merely monotheism i.e. belief in one God, but much more. Tawheed literally means ‘unification’ i.e. ‘asserting oneness’ and is derived from the Arabic verb ‘Wahhada’ which means to unite, unify or consolidate.

Tawheed can be divided into three categories.

1. Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah
2. Tawheed al-Asmaa-was-Sifaat
3. Tawheed al-Ibaadah.

1. Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (maintaining the unity of Lordship)

The first category is ‘Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah’. ‘Ruboobeeyah’ is derived from the root verb “Rabb” meaning Lord, Sustainer and Cherisher.
Therefore ‘Tawheed-ar-Ruboobeeyah’ means maintaining the unity of Lordship. This category is based on the fundamental concept that Allah (swt) alone caused all things to exist when there was nothing. He created or originated all that exists out of nothing. He alone is the sole Creator, Cherisher, and Sustainer of the complete universe and all between it, without any need from it or for it.

2. Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (maintaining the unity of Allah’s name and attributes):

The second category is ‘Tawheed al Asmaa was Sifaat’ which means maintaining the unity of Allah’s name and attributes. This category is divided into five aspects:

(2.1) Allah should be referred to as described by Him and His Prophet

Allah must be referred to according to the manner in which He and His prophet have described Him without explaining His names and attributes by giving them meanings other than their obvious meanings.

(2.2) Allah must be referred to as He has referred to Himself

Allah must be referred to without giving Him any new names or attributes. For example Allah may not be given the name Al-Ghaadib (the Angry One), despite the fact that He has said that He gets angry, because neither Allah nor His messenger have used this name.

(2.3) Allah is referred to without giving Him the attributes of His creation

In a reference to God, we should strictly abstain from giving Him the attributes of those whom He has created. For instance in the Bible, God is portrayed as repenting for His bad thoughts in the same way as humans do when they realize their errors. This is completely against the principle of Tawheed. God does not commit any mistakes or errors and therefore never needs to repent.

The key principle when dealing with Allah’s attributes is given in the Qur’an in Surah Ash Shur

“There is nothing Whatever like unto Him,  And He is the One That hears and sees (all things).”
   [Al-Qur’an 42:11]

Hearing and seeing are human faculties. However, when attributed to the Divine Being they are without comparison, in their perfection, unlike when associated with humans who require ears, eyes, etc. and who are limited in their sight and hearing in terms of space, time, capacity, etc.

(2.4) God’s creation should not be given any of His attributes

To refer to a human with the attribute of God is also against the principle of Tawheed. For example, referring to a person as one who has no beginning or end (eternal).

(2.5) Allah’s name cannot be given to His creatures

Some Divine names in the indefinite form, like ‘Raoof’ or ‘Raheem’ are permissible names for men as Allah has used them for Prophets; but ‘Ar-Raoof’ (the Most Pious) and Ar-Raheem (the most Merciful) can only be used if prefixed by ‘Abd’ meaning ‘slave of’ or ‘servant of’ i.e. ’Abdur-Raoof’ or ‘Abdur-Raheem’. Similarly ‘Abdur-Rasool’ (slave of the Messenger) or ‘Abdun-Nabee’ (slave of the Prophet) are forbidden.

3. Tawheed al-Ibaadah (maintaining the unity of worship):

(3.1) Definition and meaning of ‘Ibadaah’:

‘Tawheed al-Ibaadah’ means maintaining the unity of worship or ‘Ibaadah’. Ibaadah is derived from Arabic word ‘Abd’ meaning slave or servant. Thus Ibaadah means servitude and worship.

(3.2) All three categories to be followed simultaneously.

Only believing in the first two categories of Tawheed without implementing Tawheed-al-Ibaadah is useless. The Qur’an gives the examples of ‘Mushrikeens’ (idolaters) of the Prophet’s time who confirmed the first two aspects of Tawheed. It is mentioned in the Qur’an:

“Say: ‘Who is it that Sustains you (in life) From the sky and from the earth? Or who is it that Has power over hearing And sight? And who Is it that brings out The living from the dead And the dead from the living? And who is it that Rules and regulates all affairs?’ They will soon say, ‘Allah’. Say, ‘Will you not then Show piety (to Him)?’ “
  [Al-Qur’an 10:31]

A similar example is repeated in Surah Zukhruf of the Glorious Qur’an:

“If thou ask them, Who Created them, they will Certainly say, ‘Allah’: how Then are they deluded Away (from the Truth)?”
[Al-Qur’an 43:87]

The pagan Meccans knew that Allah (swt) was their Creator, Sustainer, Lord and Master. Yet they were not Muslims because they also worshipped other gods besides Allah. Allah (swt) categorised them as ‘Kuffaar’ (disbelievers) and ‘Mushrikeen’ (idol worshippers and those who associate partners with God).

“And most of them Believe not in Allah Without associating (others As partners) with Him!”
  [Al-Qur’an 12:106]

Thus ‘Tawheed al-Ibaadah’ i.e. maintaining the unity of worship is the most important aspect of Tawheed. Allah (swt) alone deserves worship and He alone can grant benefit to man for his worship.

[fayazaseema]

Br. Paul is putting stupendous effort in spreading the truth. May Allah SWT bless and reward him immensely in his efforts, in this world and hereafter. Ameen

[BenHook-rgmg]

Good to see another detailed discussion on the topic of monotheism ! Great stuff !

[shuhelmiah]

Paul i have been following your channel from an early time. May Allah bless you for addressing Tawheed and bringing in Shaykh Hassan. Tawheed and the Sunnah upon the understanding of the companions is the Foundations of Islam. Keep going Paul!!!!

[faysal]

Allah has perfected Islam ! Absolutely essential and fascinating conversation; may Allah preserve you both 🤲🏾

[beneficialbooks]

Very beautiful and fruitful discussion, may Allaah reward you and Shaykh Hassan Somali for this tremendous beneficial topic.

Jazakum Allaahu khayran!

Much love from Holland!

[zakariasalah]

Masha Allah you brought sh Hassan Somali. This Channel is something else. Thank you Paul.

[NasirAhmedApu]

Thanks to Mr. Williams and Mr. Somali for this program . It contained really a very popular topic which was a kind of not well understood by many . Mr. Somali was able to clear it up nicely and easily. He possessed of good wisdom on this . Alhamdulillah.
Truly, God’s purpose to His creations is very simple that all being to worship Him alone . That is because He is the creator and He is the religion forever .

[rguiali]

Thank you brother Paul this is very helpful for moslims and non moslims. Very good formulated by Shaykh Hasan Somali. My Allah grand you paradise.

[shwanaNZ]

Thank you brother Paul for giving a platform to such knowledgeable students of knowledge to educate us.

[Maxaöi]

May Allaah bless you all...and all our ummah..aamiin

[fearnonebutone]

I’m struggling to understand how this video has been uploaded for 2 minutes, and it is over an hour long, and someone already disliked it. Perhaps a polytheist can’t handle Tawheed. Perhaps those who call upon other than Allah dislike that Tawheed be discussed from sound sources. Allahu alam.

[sabirc]

Two awesome brothers May Allah keep them firm - Amiin

[shahnashahul]

Alhamdulilla, great topic, well explained. May Allah guide humanity to the straight path. May Allah reward both of you abundantly . Ameen

[DawahTrucker]

Brother Paul salaam alaikum, what an excellent interview this was, all i can say to you is Masha-Allah Tabaaraka Allah 👏👏👏👏 excellent excellent excellent, it cannot get any simpler than that 😍😍😍. May Allah the Almighty shower you with numerous blessing, mercy and to guide us all to the straight path with those whom Allah is pleased with. May Allah grant you good health and increase your Emaan and make all of our hearts and feet firm upon His perfect belief.