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TAUTAUHHEED – (AQA’ID)EED – (AQA’ID)””
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FromFrom “TAU“TAUHHEED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH”EED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH” – (Oneness of God, Allah, as the– (Oneness of God, Allah, as the
Creator of all creations) ; the Existence of Allah is established.Creator of all creations) ; the Existence of Allah is established.
YetYet “TAU“TAUHHEED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH”EED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH” is still insufficient attestation of theis still insufficient attestation of the
Oneness of God (Allah) becauseOneness of God (Allah) because idolaters also are aware of this factidolaters also are aware of this fact
that the God the Creator is Onethat the God the Creator is One. In spite of this, they only view God. In spite of this, they only view God
(Allah) only as the Initiator, and they imagine also that this whole(Allah) only as the Initiator, and they imagine also that this whole
created universe to be free of Allah’s control after it was created andcreated universe to be free of Allah’s control after it was created and
thus they erroneously ascribe divinity to others in creation as deities,thus they erroneously ascribe divinity to others in creation as deities,
gods, demi-gods etc. –gods, demi-gods etc. – SHIRKSHIRK – whereas these are themselves– whereas these are themselves
creations of the Creator.creations of the Creator.

“If thou ask them, Who Created them, they will certainly say
Allah: how then are they deluded away (from the Truth)?“
(Qur’an: Zukhruf: 43: 9)

And if you asked them, "Who (And if you asked them, "Who (KHALOQAKHALOQA) created the heavens and) created the heavens and
earth?" they would surely say, "Allah."earth?" they would surely say, "Allah." Say,Say, "[All] praise is [due] to"[All] praise is [due] to
Allah "; but most of them do not know."Allah "; but most of them do not know."
((Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 25Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 25))

“Say: "Are the blind equal with those who see? Or the
depths of darkness equal with Light?" Or do they assign
to Allah partners who have created (anything) as He has
created, so that the creation seemed to them similar?
Say: "Allah is the Creator of all things: He is the One, the
Supreme and Irresistible."
(Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 16)

“Say: "Who is the (ROBB) Lord and Sustainer of
the heavens and the earth?"
Say: "(It is) Allah."
Say: "Do ye then take (for worship) protectors
other than Him, such as have no power either for
good or for harm to themselves?“
(Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 16)

Some may acknowledge the One Creator (Some may acknowledge the One Creator (AL-KHALIQAL-KHALIQ), but failed to), but failed to
think of Who is the Lord, Sustainer (think of Who is the Lord, Sustainer (AR-ROBBAR-ROBB) of this whole universe.) of this whole universe.
Most of them, their ignorance of this, “Most of them, their ignorance of this, “TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH”,”,
and their absurd “and their absurd “reasoningreasoning”, led them to believe that this Universe”, led them to believe that this Universe
is sustained also by pantheons of deities (malevolent forces regardedis sustained also by pantheons of deities (malevolent forces regarded
as gods i.e. having divine powers, or vested with divine powers etc.)as gods i.e. having divine powers, or vested with divine powers etc.)
This is further aggravated by their tendencies to resort toThis is further aggravated by their tendencies to resort to
imaginations (imaginations (TATAKHKHAYYULAYYUL) and innovations () and innovations (BID-’AHBID-’AH), based on), based on
conjectures, guesswork and blind adherence to traditional thinking.conjectures, guesswork and blind adherence to traditional thinking.

Over time, anthropomorphic notions were ascribed unto their conceptOver time, anthropomorphic notions were ascribed unto their concept
of god - i.e. they imagine god to behave like human or man-like superof god - i.e. they imagine god to behave like human or man-like super
being.being.
Thus it is that they subscribe to notion regarding multiplicity of gods,Thus it is that they subscribe to notion regarding multiplicity of gods,
whom they also likened like human kings - having wives, consorts andwhom they also likened like human kings - having wives, consorts and
family; with ministers and courtiers; having feuds and rebellion in thefamily; with ministers and courtiers; having feuds and rebellion in the
heavenly kingdom etc.heavenly kingdom etc.
They somewhat imagine and ‘They somewhat imagine and ‘believebelieve’, that all this also affect man’s life’, that all this also affect man’s life
and destiny on earthand destiny on earth.

Myth and superstitions were regarded as ‘Truth’; conjectures andMyth and superstitions were regarded as ‘Truth’; conjectures and
age-old belief accepted without question. Absurd notions e.g. Godage-old belief accepted without question. Absurd notions e.g. God
Incarnating as man, indwelling, and other pantheistic creed etc. areIncarnating as man, indwelling, and other pantheistic creed etc. are
accepted blindly, even though self-evidently, they are contradictoryaccepted blindly, even though self-evidently, they are contradictory
or antithetical to reason - for the supreme being cannot at the sameor antithetical to reason - for the supreme being cannot at the same
time be weak.time be weak.
Thus, with so much uncertainty about ‘Reality,’ but fearful of theThus, with so much uncertainty about ‘Reality,’ but fearful of the
malignant effect from these ‘forces’ (real or imagined), man is forevermalignant effect from these ‘forces’ (real or imagined), man is forever
to appease to the myriads of ‘deities’ and seek their respectiveto appease to the myriads of ‘deities’ and seek their respective
protections.protections.

Trees, stones, mountains, rivers, animals, man, spirits, grave andTrees, stones, mountains, rivers, animals, man, spirits, grave and
totems, even amulets and idols fashioned by their own hands aretotems, even amulets and idols fashioned by their own hands are
regarded as having divine ‘regarded as having divine ‘powerspowers’ and somehow they imagined to’ and somehow they imagined to
possessing God-like qualities.possessing God-like qualities.
This situation is described in the Holy Qur’an as being in “This situation is described in the Holy Qur’an as being in “ZULUMATZULUMAT””
( “( “DarknessDarkness oror IgnoranceIgnorance, and, and InjusticeInjustice”” ).).

Their ignorance of Who God is (i.e. the concept of the Divinity –Their ignorance of Who God is (i.e. the concept of the Divinity –
((ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH ), and compounded with their materialistic tendencies,), and compounded with their materialistic tendencies,
led them towardsled them towards SHIRKSHIRK – which can be defined as:– which can be defined as:
““falsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst thefalsely setting up or ascribing partners to God from amongst the
tangible objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived in thetangible objects or imaginary things in creation or conceived in the
mind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as objectmind, which they regard to be also ‘Divine’ and directing to it, as object
of their worship (of their worship (MA’BUDMA’BUD).”).”

They mistakenly assumed that the Supreme God (Allah) to be distantThey mistakenly assumed that the Supreme God (Allah) to be distant
from man and totally removed from this terrestrial existence, or thatfrom man and totally removed from this terrestrial existence, or that
His Power is somehow lacking in this terrestrial world.His Power is somehow lacking in this terrestrial world.
Thus, they are attributing falsehood to Allah by denying many of HisThus, they are attributing falsehood to Allah by denying many of His
Absolute power over all of creations and the entire universe.Absolute power over all of creations and the entire universe.
Human arrogance and self-conceit occasionally surfaced to usurp theHuman arrogance and self-conceit occasionally surfaced to usurp the
place of the Divine, by blasphemy in denying God’s Infiniteplace of the Divine, by blasphemy in denying God’s Infinite
Omnipotence.Omnipotence.

““And the Jews say: ‘Allah's hand is shackled! ‘And the Jews say: ‘Allah's hand is shackled! ‘
It is their own hands that are shackled; and rejected (by AllahIt is their own hands that are shackled; and rejected (by Allah
and be they cursed) because of their assertion (blasphemy)and be they cursed) because of their assertion (blasphemy)
they utter.they utter. He (Allah) dispenses (bounty) as He willsHe (Allah) dispenses (bounty) as He wills. “. “
((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 64Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 64))

Thus according to some of their thinking, man must be subjected toThus according to some of their thinking, man must be subjected to
other ‘other ‘deitiesdeities’ here, whom they erroneously believe, to’ here, whom they erroneously believe, to have powershave powers
independent of Allahindependent of Allah, or as though sharing in the divinity of Allah., or as though sharing in the divinity of Allah.
Even the so called ‘Even the so called ‘atheistsatheists’, are in fact making themselves and their’, are in fact making themselves and their
desires, to be the ‘God’ – the entity that they are in fact ‘desires, to be the ‘God’ – the entity that they are in fact ‘servingserving’ as’ as
religiously as any worshippers of God.religiously as any worshippers of God.
ForFor ‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH (worship) is derived from(worship) is derived from ‘ABD‘ABD (slave / servant). Is it not(slave / servant). Is it not
evident that their lives is in fact to serve their ‘desires’?evident that their lives is in fact to serve their ‘desires’?

““Have you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes hisHave you ever considered (the kind of man) who makes his
own desires as his deities (own desires as his deities (ILAAHILAAH)) ? Could you then (O Prophet)? Could you then (O Prophet)
be held responsible for them?”be held responsible for them?”
((Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43Qur’an: Furqan: 25: 43))

Some others may sense, that by directing their servitude or worshipSome others may sense, that by directing their servitude or worship
to other ‘to other ‘deitiesdeities’, this may in fact contradict monotheism.’, this may in fact contradict monotheism.
Yet they try to ‘Yet they try to ‘rationaliserationalise’ away this contradiction by claiming that’ away this contradiction by claiming that
they believe that these ‘they believe that these ‘deitiesdeities’ are only as mediators or intercessors’ are only as mediators or intercessors
to the Supreme God (Allah) whom they consider too pure or tooto the Supreme God (Allah) whom they consider too pure or too
transcendent, too distant thus unapproachable for human.transcendent, too distant thus unapproachable for human.
Where as these sort of smaller ‘Where as these sort of smaller ‘godsgods’, idols, spirits etc. are accessible’, idols, spirits etc. are accessible
intermediariesintermediaries which they regarded to be as also ‘Divine’.which they regarded to be as also ‘Divine’.

““Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who takeIs it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who take
for protectors other than Allah (say): "Wefor protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve (worship) themonly serve (worship) them
((NA’BUDUHUMNA’BUDUHUM) in order that they may bring us nearer to Allah.”) in order that they may bring us nearer to Allah.”
((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 3Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 3))

Although they acknowledge the existence of a True God, the OneAlthough they acknowledge the existence of a True God, the One
Supreme Being (Allah), but God to them is only as the Creator,Supreme Being (Allah), but God to them is only as the Creator,
Initiator, the First Cause (but Whom they imagine to being totallyInitiator, the First Cause (but Whom they imagine to being totally
distant from them) and detached from this world.distant from them) and detached from this world.
Actually Allah (God) cannot be regarded to only beActually Allah (God) cannot be regarded to only be transcendent, buttranscendent, but
must also be immanentmust also be immanent - for our notion of space and time, near and- for our notion of space and time, near and
far, cannot be applied to Allah (God) Who is the Creator of space andfar, cannot be applied to Allah (God) Who is the Creator of space and
time – and cannot be bound by it.time – and cannot be bound by it.

Allah’s existence (Allah’s existence (WUJUDWUJUD), cannot be likened as in the sense of), cannot be likened as in the sense of
existence of this creation – for He isexistence of this creation – for He is EternalEternal andand AbsoluteAbsolute,, InfiniteInfinite,,
WhoWho has power over all thingshas power over all things, the, the IrresistibleIrresistible, the, the UnfathomableUnfathomable yetyet
All-AwareAll-Aware. Yet, most non-Muslims do not know, or they reject this. Yet, most non-Muslims do not know, or they reject this
Islamic concept regarding God’s existence.Islamic concept regarding God’s existence. SUB-HAANALLAH!SUB-HAANALLAH!
Due to such ignorance, their object of worship is diverted towardsDue to such ignorance, their object of worship is diverted towards
other than the One true God (Allah), which they conceive as havingother than the One true God (Allah), which they conceive as having
Divine powers too,Divine powers too, sharing in managing the world independentlysharing in managing the world independently ofof
Allah.Allah.

It is because their knowledge about Allah’s Existence and DivineIt is because their knowledge about Allah’s Existence and Divine
Attributes isAttributes is seriously flawed,seriously flawed, which has led them to the deviation ofwhich has led them to the deviation of
SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners, associate or rivalry to Allah.)(ascribing partners, associate or rivalry to Allah.)
Although Allah’s existence cannot be grasp by any vision, yet this canAlthough Allah’s existence cannot be grasp by any vision, yet this can
be correctly conceived through knowledge (be correctly conceived through knowledge (MA’RIFATMA’RIFAT). And reason). And reason
dictates that there can only be one Who Alone, is Infinite, the Divine.dictates that there can only be one Who Alone, is Infinite, the Divine.
Also, man’s materialistic tendencies and misguided inclinationsAlso, man’s materialistic tendencies and misguided inclinations
further accentuated the misconception of Allah being absent orfurther accentuated the misconception of Allah being absent or
totally remote from being involved in the running of this world.totally remote from being involved in the running of this world.

But because they sensed the presence of other unseen powers andBut because they sensed the presence of other unseen powers and
order i.e. regarding how this Universe is being sustained, nurturedorder i.e. regarding how this Universe is being sustained, nurtured
and controlled - thus they blindly subscribe to mythical andand controlled - thus they blindly subscribe to mythical and
imaginings of frightened and ignorant humans, and believe in theimaginings of frightened and ignorant humans, and believe in the
many ‘many ‘other godsother gods’ (lesser or equal to Allah).’ (lesser or equal to Allah).
Or, they may innovate with the absurd notion of ‘Or, they may innovate with the absurd notion of ‘incarnationincarnation’ – i.e.’ – i.e.
GodGod being reborn into the worldbeing reborn into the world as a person or persons; oras a person or persons; or
‘‘indwellingindwelling’ – i.e. God’ – i.e. God residing in earthly beingsresiding in earthly beings, objects or forms; or, objects or forms; or
ofof man attaining divinity through unionman attaining divinity through union with God; etc.with God; etc.

Even some ofEven some of the idolaters may acceptthe idolaters may accept that there is only Onethat there is only One
Creator : “Creator : “TAUTAUHHEED AL-KHALIQQIYYAHEED AL-KHALIQQIYYAH”.”.
Yet, this is incompleteYet, this is incomplete attestation to Oneness of Allah, becauseattestation to Oneness of Allah, because
Allah is also the Only One WhoAllah is also the Only One Who is Lord, Sustaineris Lord, Sustainer of the worlds –of the worlds –
““ROB-BAL- ’AA -LA-MEEN”.ROB-BAL- ’AA -LA-MEEN”.

Thus we Muslims are to attest to Oneness of Allah, also in His beingThus we Muslims are to attest to Oneness of Allah, also in His being
the only Lord, Sustainer and Cherisher (the only Lord, Sustainer and Cherisher (RUBUBIYYAHRUBUBIYYAH).).
Allah SWT is not merely the Creator (Initiator) only, as the ‘Allah SWT is not merely the Creator (Initiator) only, as the ‘First CauseFirst Cause’’
asserted by theasserted by the Greek philosopherGreek philosopher (and(and Mu’taziliteMu’tazilite), who believed), who believed
that Allah’s knowledge and power over what He has created, is limitedthat Allah’s knowledge and power over what He has created, is limited
(general, not detail etc.)(general, not detail etc.)

““TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH”, is thus the realisation that”, is thus the realisation that Allah is theAllah is the
Absolute One Who is Lord, the Sustainer and Nourisher of all theAbsolute One Who is Lord, the Sustainer and Nourisher of all the
WorldsWorlds.. And we are to accept that Allah (God) transcends all othersAnd we are to accept that Allah (God) transcends all others
which are but His creations - because everything else in this Universe iswhich are but His creations - because everything else in this Universe is
dependent and ever-subservient to His Will.dependent and ever-subservient to His Will.
Allah SWT is the Sustainer over all creation. Nothing can move nor hasAllah SWT is the Sustainer over all creation. Nothing can move nor has
any ability without Allah, who Alone is the Irresistible, the Lordany ability without Allah, who Alone is the Irresistible, the Lord
Supreme. Over all things Allah has Power, Whose knowledgeSupreme. Over all things Allah has Power, Whose knowledge
encompasses all things.encompasses all things.

And Allah SWT being “And Allah SWT being “ROBBROBB” (Lord, Sustainer), surely is never ‘” (Lord, Sustainer), surely is never ‘absentabsent’’
yet no vision can encompass Him.yet no vision can encompass Him.
Although we know of the existence of ‘Although we know of the existence of ‘cause and effectcause and effect ’ within’ within
creation, yet these are merely relative potentials in creations accordedcreation, yet these are merely relative potentials in creations accorded
by Allah – not absolute nor are they independent of Allah SWT.by Allah – not absolute nor are they independent of Allah SWT.
Even those in the spiritual realms e.g. Angels, are but mere creations,Even those in the spiritual realms e.g. Angels, are but mere creations,
having no divine power.having no divine power.
Allah is “Allah is “the Absolute One – the only Divine Beingthe Absolute One – the only Divine Being”. Unique without”. Unique without
partner nor rival.partner nor rival.

BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD –BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD –
WHO ALONE IS THEWHO ALONE IS THE
CREATOR DIVINE.CREATOR DIVINE.
( AL-KHALIQ-QIYYAH ))
BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD –BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD –
WHO ALONE IS THEWHO ALONE IS THE
SUSTAINER DIVINE.SUSTAINER DIVINE.
( AR-RUBUBIYYAH )
This is not unique to Muslims. Even pagan
worshippers and idolaters (Mushrikeen)
acknowledge this too.
This is where Muslims differ with
pagan worshippers, idolaters and
unbelievers, because they
erroneously ascribe to others
besides Allah, similar ‘Divine’
roles in the Sustainment of this
universe.

It can be seen that the realization concerning the existence of God,It can be seen that the realization concerning the existence of God,
the Creator and Sustainer alone cannot guarantee that man will notthe Creator and Sustainer alone cannot guarantee that man will not
be led astray into ascribing partners to Him.be led astray into ascribing partners to Him.
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONIMPORTANT CLARIFICATION

It is often discovered thatIt is often discovered that the concept ofthe concept of, or what is the “, or what is the “godgod” (i.e. the” (i.e. the
Divine being)” we are referring to, actually may be different amongstDivine being)” we are referring to, actually may be different amongst
people, culture or religious doctrine.people, culture or religious doctrine. Especially when people ‘blindly’Especially when people ‘blindly’
accept whatever doctrines held by others without verification. Someaccept whatever doctrines held by others without verification. Some
even try to ‘cover’ obvious absurdity (antithesis; rational impossibility),even try to ‘cover’ obvious absurdity (antithesis; rational impossibility),
by sweeping it under the term ‘mystery’.by sweeping it under the term ‘mystery’.
This defect in a person’s belief stems from heedlessness and ignoranceThis defect in a person’s belief stems from heedlessness and ignorance
((JAHILJAHIL) regarding the true knowledge of the “) regarding the true knowledge of the “DivineDivine” (” ( ILAAHIYATILAAHIYAT ).).

Even though when they do acknowledge Allah (God) as the Lord,Even though when they do acknowledge Allah (God) as the Lord,
Sustainer of the worlds, because they erroneously regard others alsoSustainer of the worlds, because they erroneously regard others also
to be “to be “divinedivine”, and somewhat have a share in the Lordship”, and somewhat have a share in the Lordship
((RUBUBIYAHRUBUBIYAH), as though being independent of Allah in the worlds.), as though being independent of Allah in the worlds.
This negates the concept ofThis negates the concept of TAUTAUHHEEDEED - which is termed as “- which is termed as “SHIRKSHIRK””
(ascribing partners or rival to Allah SWT).(ascribing partners or rival to Allah SWT).

Those who wrongly advocate that (Those who wrongly advocate that (MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN) pagans of Makkah,) pagans of Makkah,
the ignorant (the ignorant (JAHILIYYAHJAHILIYYAH ), ‘insisting’ that they too adhered to our), ‘insisting’ that they too adhered to our
concept of “concept of “TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH” while also committing” while also committing
““SHIRKSHIRK ”, obviously they are confusing the terms:”, obviously they are confusing the terms:
““TAUTAUHHEEDEED” is contrary to “” is contrary to “SHIRKSHIRK ”. Combining these is antithetical, an”. Combining these is antithetical, an
absurdity.absurdity.

The verses often quoted by these advocates may have been hastilyThe verses often quoted by these advocates may have been hastily
assumed – misinterpreted as though theassumed – misinterpreted as though the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN accepted theaccepted the
same concept as that of our Prophet Muhammad’ssame concept as that of our Prophet Muhammad’s teaching.teaching.
Whereas these verses are actually “Whereas these verses are actually “the line of argumentsthe line of arguments” which” which
Allah commanded the ProphetAllah commanded the Prophet to put forth to themto put forth to them BECAUSEBECAUSE theythey
had committedhad committed SHIRKSHIRK..
In other words – to correct them in their misunderstanding of Allah’sIn other words – to correct them in their misunderstanding of Allah’s
RUBUBIYYAHRUBUBIYYAH ((LordshipLordship) , which if this Qur’anic argument is followed,) , which if this Qur’anic argument is followed,
it will ultimately lead them toit will ultimately lead them to TAUTAUHHEEDEED..

An example:An example:
SaySay, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and, [O Muhammad], "To whom belongs the earth and
whoever is in it, if you should know?“whoever is in it, if you should know?“ They will sayThey will say, "To Allah.", "To Allah."
SaySay, "Then will you not remember?“, "Then will you not remember?“
((Qur’an: Mu’-minun: 23: 84-85Qur’an: Mu’-minun: 23: 84-85))

This verse invites theThis verse invites the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN to consider who the Ownershipto consider who the Ownership
of creation belongs to. This isof creation belongs to. This is to lead them on to the obvious correctto lead them on to the obvious correct
conclusionconclusion that it must belong to Allah.that it must belong to Allah.
The phrase “The phrase “they will say: to Allahthey will say: to Allah” – obviously indicate that their” – obviously indicate that their
position isposition is SHIRKSHIRK, which through this reasoning (regarding ownership, which through this reasoning (regarding ownership
which must belong to only One All Powerful and Absolute Owner)which must belong to only One All Powerful and Absolute Owner)
they can eventually be persuaded to reconsider because tthey can eventually be persuaded to reconsider because therehere
cannot be two or more Absolute Owner – as this is antithetical.cannot be two or more Absolute Owner – as this is antithetical.

Another example:Another example:
SaySay, "Who is Lord (, "Who is Lord (ROBBROBB) of the seven heavens and Lord of) of the seven heavens and Lord of
the Great Throne?“the Great Throne?“ They will sayThey will say, "[They belong] to Allah.", "[They belong] to Allah."
SaySay, "Then will you not fear Him?", "Then will you not fear Him?"
((Qur’an: Mu’-minun: 23: 86-87Qur’an: Mu’-minun: 23: 86-87))

Another example:Another example:
SaySay, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while, "In whose hand is the realm of all things - and He protects while
none can protect against Him - if you should know?“none can protect against Him - if you should know?“
They will sayThey will say, "[All belongs] to Allah.", "[All belongs] to Allah." SaySay, "Then how are you, "Then how are you
deluded?"deluded?"
((Qur’an: Mu’-minun: 23: 88-89Qur’an: Mu’-minun: 23: 88-89))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2017))

Again these versesAgain these verses are not affirmationare not affirmation that thethat the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN
acknowledgeacknowledge TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH as some have mistakenlyas some have mistakenly
assumed or is assuming. It actually invites theassumed or is assuming. It actually invites the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN to nowto now
consider regarding who is Sustaining and Maintaining all of creationconsider regarding who is Sustaining and Maintaining all of creation
((RUBUBIYYAHRUBUBIYYAH).).
This would obviously lead them to the correct conclusion that thereThis would obviously lead them to the correct conclusion that there
can only be One Robb, Allah – Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher of all thecan only be One Robb, Allah – Lord, Sustainer, Cherisher of all the
worlds.worlds.

Surely, tSurely, there cannot be two or more Absolute Sustainer – becausehere cannot be two or more Absolute Sustainer – because
if it were to be so, there would be chaos and disorder.if it were to be so, there would be chaos and disorder.

Surely, tSurely, there cannot be two or more Absolute Sustainer – becausehere cannot be two or more Absolute Sustainer – because
if it were to be so, there would be chaos and disorder.if it were to be so, there would be chaos and disorder.
““ If there were therein Gods beside AllahIf there were therein Gods beside Allah, then verily both, then verily both
(the heavens and the earth would) had been disordered.(the heavens and the earth would) had been disordered.
Glorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, from all that theyGlorified be Allah, the Lord of the Throne, from all that they
ascribe (unto Him).”ascribe (unto Him).”
((Qur’an: Anbiya: 21:22Qur’an: Anbiya: 21:22))

Again, the phrase “Again, the phrase “they will say: to Allah (belongs the Lordship)they will say: to Allah (belongs the Lordship)” –” –
indicate their being obviously inindicate their being obviously in SHIRKSHIRK, which through this line of, which through this line of
reasoning (regarding Who is the Lord and Sustainer) they can bereasoning (regarding Who is the Lord and Sustainer) they can be
made to see their error and thus persuaded to reconsidermade to see their error and thus persuaded to reconsider
TAUTAUHHEEDEED..

Again we reiterate - These verses do not in any way affirm that theseAgain we reiterate - These verses do not in any way affirm that these
Makkan idol worshippers in the times of the Prophet MuhammadMakkan idol worshippers in the times of the Prophet Muhammad
held to the same belief ofheld to the same belief of TAUTAUHHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAHEED AR-RUBUBIYYAH. It only showed. It only showed
that because their knowledge of “that because their knowledge of “ RUBUBIYYAHRUBUBIYYAH “ is flawed or“ is flawed or
skewed, it had led them toskewed, it had led them to SHIRKSHIRK..
Therefore it only sought to clarify their error in reasoning andTherefore it only sought to clarify their error in reasoning and
misunderstanding – a method ofmisunderstanding – a method of Da’wahDa’wah andand Mau-’izahMau-’izah..

More example:More example:

More example:More example:
“Say: "Who is the (ROBB) Lord and Sustainer of
the heavens and the earth?"
Say (i.e. tell them): "(It is) Allah."
Say: "Do ye then take (for worship) protectors
other than Him, such as have no power either for
good or for harm to themselves?“
(Qur’an: Ra’ad: 13: 16)

It can be discern that people’s idea or knowledge that God
exist, generally firstly pertains to Him being the Creator.
But, when we further consider God’s role in the universe and
man’s life, differences occur.
Those who deny Him as the only (ROBB) Absolute Sustainer,
Cherisher of the universe, they would inadvertently, be
committing SHIRK - ascribing to others this divine role.
BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD (BELIEVE IN THE ONE GOD (TAUTAUHHEEDEED) –) –
WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINE.WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINE.
( AL-ULUHIYYAH )

Therefore, because some people’s knowledge of God may still beTherefore, because some people’s knowledge of God may still be
ambiguous, they need to have clear understanding of what we meanambiguous, they need to have clear understanding of what we mean
by “by “Divinity and the concept of the DivineDivinity and the concept of the Divine” termed –” termed – ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH..
That in regard to God being “Divine” (That in regard to God being “Divine” (ILAAHILAAH) – there is only One, Who) – there is only One, Who
alone is the Divine, without associates or partners.alone is the Divine, without associates or partners.
This is termed –This is termed – TAUTAUHHEED AL-ULUHIYYAHEED AL-ULUHIYYAH..

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