What are the types of Monotheism?
ماهي أنواع التوحيد؟
There are three distinct types of Tawhid (Monotheism) in the Islamic faith. Understanding these three categories is essential for a believer to establish a complete and correct belief in Allah the Almighty.
أنواع التوحيد ثلاثة. إن فهم هذه الأقسام الثلاثة ضروري للمؤمن ليؤسس عقيدة كاملة وصحيحة في الله عز وجل.
The Three Categories of Tawhid | أقسام التوحيد الثلاثة
1. Believing in Allah's Lordship
It is to believe that only Allah the Almighty is the Creator, the Possessor of all things and The Manager of all affairs. Allah the Almighty says: (Allah is the Creator of all things) [Az-Zumar 39: 62]
1. توحيد الربوبية
وهو إفراد الله سبحانه وتعالى بالخلق، والملك، والتدبير، قال الله تعالى (اللَّـهُ خَالِقُ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ) [الزمر 39: 62]
2. Believing in Allah's Divinity
It is to believe that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah Alone, so man should never join partners with Allah in worship.
2. توحيد الألوهية
وهو افراد الله سبحانه بالعبادة بأن لا يتخذ الإنسان مع الله احداً يعبده.
3. Believing in Allah's Names and Attributes
It is to believe in the Uniqueness of Allah's Names and Attributes which Allah the Almighty mentions in His Book and in the words of His Prophet PBUH without any distortion or personification.
(Allah has the Most Beautiful Names. So call upon Him by them, and keep away from those who abuse His Names. They will be punished for what they used to do.) [Al-Araf 7: 180]
(Allah: there is no deity worthy of worship except Him. He has the Most Beautiful Names.) [Taha 20: 8]
3. توحيد الأسماء والصفات
وهو إفراد الله سبحانه وتعالى بما سمى به نفسه ووصف به نفسه في كتابه أو علي لسان نبيه صلي الله عليه وسلم من غير تحريف ولاتعطيل ومن غير تكييف ولا تمثيل.
(وَلِلَّـهِ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ فَادْعُوهُ بِهَا ۖ وَذَرُوا الَّذِينَ يُلْحِدُونَ فِي أَسْمَائِهِ ۚ سَيُجْزَوْنَ مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ) [الأعراف 7: 180]
(اللَّـهُ لَا إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ لَهُ الْأَسْمَاءُ الْحُسْنَىٰ) [طه 20: 8]
Frequently Asked Questions | الأسئلة الشائعة
What are the three types of Monotheism (Tawhid)?
The three types are: believing in Allah's Lordship, believing in Allah's Divinity, and believing in Allah's Names and Attributes.
What does it mean to believe in Allah's Lordship?
Believing in Allah's Lordship means to firmly believe that only Allah the Almighty is the Creator, the Possessor of all things, and the Manager of all affairs.
How should a believer understand Allah's Names and Attributes?
A believer must believe in the uniqueness of Allah's Names and Attributes exactly as He mentions them in His Book and in the words of His Prophet (PBUH), without any distortion or personification.