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Classification of Monotheism
By: His Eminence Shaykh Abdul-Aziz Bin Abdillah Bin Baz [Died. 1420H]
Translated By: Abu Sulaymaan Muhammad Ibn Baker

Question:
In Relation to Tawheed
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being classified into three categories, Is there any
evidence to that?
Response:
This (matter) is derived from (process of) investigation. On the basis that the Ulama
have examined what has came forth from textual evidences of the Book of Allah & the
Sunnah of His Messenger (sallahu alayhi wa sallam) what is apparent to them in this
manner. Some of the Scholars have added a forth category being the Tawheed of
Adherence (i.e. to the Prophet sallahu alayhi wa sallam), all of this is due to examination.
So there is no question that whoever reflects upon the Noble Quran will discover within
its verses enjoining sincerity in worship of Allah Alone this here is Tawheed of Divinity
(Worship).
Likewise he will discover verses indicating that Allah is Ar-Razzaq (The All-Sustainer), Al-
Khaliq (The Creator), Al-Mudabir (The One Who governs all occurrences in the creation).
This here is the Tawheed Rububiyah
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(Lordship) in which the Polytheist affirm rather
this doesnt gain them entre into Islam.
Similarly he would discover other verses indicating that The Most Beautiful Names &
Magnificent Qualities belongs to Allah, that Allah has no likeness, equivalent. this here is
Tawheed Asmaa wa Sifaat (Names & Qualities) in which the Innovators like the
Jahmiyah, Mutazilah, Mushabihah as well as those who traverse upon there path (of
misguidance).

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Translators Notes: Meaning to single out Allah Alone by way of His Lordship, Worship, as well as His Names & Qualities.
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Translators Notes: Meaning Allahs Actions. See the book Aqeedah Ahlu-Sunnah wa Jamaah By Shaykh Muhammad Bin Salih Al
Uthaymeen.

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Additionally he will discover verses indicating to the duty of adhering to the Messenger
(sallahu alayhi wa sallam) as well as an obligation to reject whatever opposes the Prophet
legislation, this here is the Tawheed Mutabiah (Adherence to the Prophet).
Thus, this is the classification of Tawheed inevitably acquired by examination (of the text)
& adhering to the verses & studying to the Sunnah. So from that is the saying of Allah:
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You (Alone) we worship, & You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).
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And Allah The All-Mighty & Sublime Says:

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O Mankind! Worship you Lord (Allah), Who created you and those who where before
you so that you may become Al-Muttaqun (pious).
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And Allah The All-Mighty & Sublimes Says:
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And your Ilah (God) is One Ilah (God Allah), La ilaha illa Huwa (there is none who has
the right to be worshipped but He), The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
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& Allah the One free of imperfection Says:

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Al Fatiha 1: 5

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Al Baqarah 2:21
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Al Baqarah 2:163


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Allah bears witness that La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but
He), & the angels, and those having Knowledge (also give this witness); (He always)
maintains His creation in justice. La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped
but He), the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
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Allah the One free of imperfection Says:
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And I (Allah) created not the jinn & mankind except that they should worship Me
(Alone). I seek not any provision from them (i.e. provision for themselves or for My
creatures) nor do I seek that they should feed Me (i.e. feed themselves, or My creatures).
Verily, Allah is the All-Provider Owner of Power, the Most Strong.
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Allah the One who is free of imperfection Says:
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Indeed, you Lord is Allah, Who created the heavens & the earth in Six Days, then He
rose over (Istawa) the Throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty). He brings the
night as a cover over the Day, seeking it rapidly, & (He created) the Sun, the Moon, the
Stars subjected to His Command. Surely, His is the Creation & Commandment. Blessed is
Allah, The Lord of the Alamin (mankind, jinn & all that exists)!
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& Allah Says:

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Al Imran 3:18
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Adh-Dhariyat 51:56-58

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Al Araaf 7:54

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Say (O Muhammad sallahu alayhi wa sallam): Who provides for you from the Sky & the
Earth? Or who owns Hearing & Sight? And who brings out the Living from the Dead &
brings out the Dead from the Living? And who disposes the affairs? They will say:
Allah Say: Will you not then be afraid of Allahs punishment (for setting up rivals in
worship with Allah)?
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& Allah Says:
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There is nothing like Him, & He is the All-Hearer, the All-Seer.
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& Allah The All-Mighty and Sublime states:
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Say (O Muhammad sallahu alayhi wa sallam): He is Allah (the) One. Allah-us-Samad
[Allah- the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need (He neither eats nor drinks)].
He begets not, nor was He begotten, & there is none coequal or comparable to Him.
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Yunus 10:31
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Ash-Shura 42:11
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Al Iklaas 112:1-4


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& Allah The One free from imperfection Says:
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Say (O Muhammad sallahu alayhi wa sallam) to Mankind: If you (really) love Allah, then
follow me (is accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Quran & the Sunnah) Allah will love
you & forgive you your sins.
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& Allah The One free from imperfection Says:
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Say: Obey Allah & obey the Messenger (sallahu alayhi wa sallam), but if you turn away,
he (Messenger Muhammad sallahu alayhi wa sallam) is only responsible for the duty
placed on him (i.e. to convey Allahs Message) & you for that placed on you. If you obey
him, you shall be on the right guidance. The Messengers duty is only to convey (the
Message) in a clear way (i.e. to preach in a plain way).
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And these verses in what was mentioned concerning the classification of Tawheed are
abundant.

Where as among the Ahadeeth (Narrations of the Prophet):
The statement of Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa sallam) in the hadith of Muad (may Allah be
pleased with him):
The Right over the slave is that Allah is worshipped while not associating anything with
Him.
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Al Imran 3:31
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An-Nur 24:54
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Agreed upon (Bukhari & Muslim)

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&
Whoever dies while calling on other that Allah (with Him) will be in the Fire.
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& the statement of Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa sallam) when asked by Jabril (Peace be
upon Him) concerning Islam He (sallahu alayhi wa sallam) responded:

That you worship Allah while not associating anything along Him (Allah), establish the
five daily prayers, & pay the obligatory Zakat.
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&
Whosoever obeys Me has inevitably obeyed Allah and whoever disobeys Me, he has verily
disobeyed Allah.
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&
Everyone from my Ummah will be admitted into Jannah (Paradise) except he who
refuses, they asked, O Messenger of Allah who will refuse?
He replied:
Whosoever obeys Me will be admitted into Jannah (Paradise) & whoever disobeys Me
then no doubt he has refused.
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Saheeh Bukhari

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Agreed upon (Bukhari & Muslim)
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Saheeh Bukhari

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Noted in Saheeh Bukhari


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And so the Ahadeeth (Narrations of the Prophet) in this area is abundant.

Shaykhul Islam Ibnu-Taymiyah (May Allah show mercy on him) had said:

The wording of Al-Ilah (the True Deity) is the one who is worshipped, obeyed. For He is
Al Mahluh (the One who is shown devoutness to) in which He is deserving by due right
to be worshipped (Alone). In a manner He deserves to be worshipped due to His
distinguishing Qualities which entail Him to be shown Love & Humbleness at the highest
degree.

He additionally stated:
The wording of Al Ilah (the true Deity) means the who is shown love & servitude in
which the hearts deify (i.e. worship) by way of Love & Humbleness for Allah Alone-,
displaying Humility, having dread (of Allahs chastisement), Hoping for Allahs Reward,
returning to Allah in repentance & compliance in times of hardship, beseeching Him
pertaining to important matters, having full confidence & reliance in Allahs ability to
rectify your situations (i.e. Tawakul).
Seeking His sanctity, bringing about serenity caused by remembering Allah, finding ease
in having love for Allah, all of this can not exist unless by way of worshipping Allah
Alone. For this reason the statement Laa Ilaha Illa Allah (None has the right be
worshipped in truth except Allah) is deemed Trustworthy ( a declaration of Speech &
Belief) more so than any other statement.
Whosoever follows this statement of Laa Ilaha Illa Allah follows & adheres to Allah Pure
Monotheism, the same message of all the messengers that were sent to there people- &
whoever despises this statement as a result they become enemies of it (the statement) as
well as its followers (who are upon Monotheism) , making them incur Allahs Hatred &
punishment. So consequently (this statement) is genuine (correct) then every matter,
circumstance, & experience will be likewise. Whereas the servant is not being genuine
with it (the statement) as a result that will bind his knowledge & deeds to be
corrupted.
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Fathul Majeed explanation of the book of Tawheed, Chapter of the virtues of Tawheed as well as what extinguishes Sins page 33.

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In Conclusion
We beseech Allah to grant all the Muslims among those who make religious verdicts and
those who are judged upon success towards having a clear understanding of Allahs
Religion while remaining steadfast upon that, advising (sincerely) for Allahs Pleasure.
Warning from whatever is in opposition of it (the Religion); Undoubtedly Allah is
protecting (over us) & capable of doing so.

And May Allah descend His Prayers & Salutations upon our Prophet Muhammad, His
family, as well as all of His companions.