Tawhid
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what a belief in Tawhid is, and why this is important for Muslims.
Key learning points
- Islam is monotheistic, and the God referred to is the God of Abrahamic religions.
- There are several references in the Qur'an, including 3:18 and Surah 112.
- Shirk is the contradiction of Tawhid and is a serious sin in Islam.
Keywords
Begets - bringing a child into existence through reproduction
Monotheistic - belief in and worship of only one God, Allah
Shirk - worshipping anything other than Allah, considered to be the worst sin in Islam
Tawhid - belief in Allah’s oneness and unity
Common misconception
That Muslims believe Allah is a different 'god' to the God of Christianity and Judaism.
Allah is Arabic for 'The God' and the Qur'an teaches that Allah is the God of the Abrahamic faiths. Moses/Abraham/Jesus and others are all significant prophets in Islam, and known through Arabic spellings of their names; they are the same prophets.
Teacher tip
Students can apply each of the practices of the Five Pillars and Ten Obligatory Acts and show how they are supported by a belief in Tawhid.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the five roots of Usul ad-Din emphasises that Allah will judge all humans fairly?
Q2.What is the purpose of the root "Imamate" in the five roots of Usul ad-Din?
Q3.Which of these is NOT one of the five roots of Usul ad-Din?
Q4.The belief in , or the oneness of Allah, is the central root of Usul ad-Din.
Q5.The five roots of Usul ad-Din include belief in , which refers to the Day of Judgement and life after death.
Q6.The five roots of Usul ad-Din highlight the concept of , meaning the prophets were chosen to deliver Allah’s message.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the term "Tawhid" mean in Islam?
Q2.Which of the following is considered the worst sin in Islam, contradicting Tawhid?
Q3.Why do Muslims recite the Shahadah as part of their belief in Tawhid?
Q4.The belief in Tawhid teaches that Allah is completely ...
Q5.In Surah 112, it is stated that Allah does not have children and was not ...
Q6.Muslims believe that Allah is the creator of the ...
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