Its Meaning, Categories, Evidences, and Place in the Religion of Islam Tawhid is the foundation of Islam, the first obligation upon the servant, the purpose for which the jinn and mankind were created, and the message with which Allah sent every Messenger and Prophet and the first thing they called their nations to was the worship of Allah Alone without any partners. Allah تعالى said: وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ “I did not create the jinn and manki

Indeed, the affirmation of the Tawhid of Allaah is something that the whole of creation – whether they have accepted Islam or not – are more in need of than food and drink. This article provides a detailed explanation of the three categories of Tawhid, along with its two types. Additionally, it explores what distinguishes the Tawhid of the muwahhid (true monotheist) from that of the mushrik (one who associates partners with Allaah). Tawhid, in its essence, is to single out Al