Tawhid and the nature of Allah
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what Muslims believe about tawhid and the nature of Allah.
Key learning points
- Tawhid means a belief in the oneness of God. Surah 3:18 supports this.
- In Islam, Allah is believed to be omnipotent, beneficent, merciful, fair and just. Surah 46:33 supports this.
- In Islam, Allah is believed to be both transcendent and immanent.
Keywords
Beneficent - Allah as all loving, generous and kind; one of Allah’s 99 names
Immanent - Allah is present and active in the world
Omnipotent - Allah is all powerful
Tawhid - 'oneness' in reference to God; the basic Muslim belief in the oneness of Allah
Transcendent - Allah is above, beyond and independent of the world
Common misconception
Sunni Muslims do not believe in the justice of Allah (adalat) because it is not mentioned in the six articles of faith.
Al-Adl ('the Just') is one of the 99 names of Allah and is important to Sunni Muslims as well as Shia Muslims. While it isn't in the six articles of faith, it may be seen as part of a belief in tawhid - the oneness of God.
Teacher tip
Students can read lists of the other 99 names of Allah in order to learn more about Muslim beliefs about the nature of Allah.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Crucifixion, as an ancient Roman method of execution, is most famously associated with the death of .
Q2.What is the significance of the crucifixion in Christianity?
Q3.Why did the Jewish leaders want to arrest Jesus?
Q4.Who betrayed Jesus on the night of Passover and the Last Supper?
Q5.What do the Gospels agree on regarding Jesus' crucifixion?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What does Tawhid in Islam refer to?
Q2.Which Surah supports the concept of Tawhid in Islam?
Q3.Which of the following qualities is not attributed to Allah in Islam, according to Surah 46:33?
Q4.In Islam, Allah is believed to be both and immanent, meaning He is beyond and within the world.
Q5.Which of the following statements about the belief in Al-Adl ('the Just') in Islam is correct?
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