Understanding the Islamic Creed

6.3 Understanding Tawhid

(The Core of Islamic Creed)

Tawhid (Monotheism) in Islam is the firm belief that God (Allah) is One, with no partners, no equals, and no rivals. It is the absolute foundation of Islam. He is the Creator of the Universe and all beings.

Allah is the only Creator, Provider, Owner, and Ruler of the entire universe. He alone gives life and death to all living creatures.

Muslims direct all acts of worship to Allah alone. This means you only pray, supplicate, or make sacrifices to Him, and no one else.

For non-Muslims, the easiest way to grasp Tawhid is to think of it as radical oneness. It isn’t just the belief that there is only one God; it is the belief that God is completely unique, indivisible, and unmatched by anything else in existence.

Muslims direct all their prayers, gratitude, and spiritual devotion exclusively to Him, without using intermediaries like saints, idols, or statues.