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This is the complete lecture note for ISS 102 Tawḥīd and ʿIbādāt (Faith and Worship in Islam). You can read it online below, open it in the full viewer, or download the PDF for offline study. It pairs with the course's video lectures, so you can read and watch together.
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LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Course code: ISS 102 Course title: Tawḥīd and ʿIbādāt (Faith and Worship in Islam) Course credit load: 2 Units List of Series: o Series 1: Foundations of Faith in Islam o Series 2: Worship and Islamic Rulings o Series 3: Practical Application of Worship o Series 4: Jurisprudence in Faith and Worship o Series 5: Articles of Faith and Pillars of Islam Series 1: Foundations of Faith in Islam Parts and Sub-Parts 1.1 Concept of Tawḥīd (Oneness of Allah) • 1.1.1 Definition and Scope of Tawḥīd • 1.1.2 Categories of Tawḥīd: Rubūbiyyah, Ulūhiyyah, and Asmāʾ wa Ṣifāt • 1.1.3 Significance of Tawḥīd in Islamic Faith 1.2 Shirk (Polytheism) and Its Implications • 1.2.1 Definition and Types of Shirk • 1.2.2 Consequences of Shirk in Belief and Practice • 1.2.3 Qurʾānic Warnings Against Shirk 1.3 Faith (Īmān) and Its Components • 1.3.1 Definition of Īmān • 1.3.2 Pillars of Īmān
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS • 1.3.3 Relationship Between Īmān and Tawḥīd 1.4 Strengthening Faith in Daily Life • 1.4.1 Practical Ways to Nurture Tawḥīd • 1.4.2 Role of Worship in Strengthening Faith • 1.4.3 Contemporary Challenges to Faith and How to Overcome Them Introduction Faith forms the foundation of every Muslim’s life, shaping beliefs, actions, and relationships with Allah and fellow human beings. At the heart of this foundation lies Tawḥīd, the belief in the Oneness of Allah, which distinguishes Islam from other worldviews and provides clarity of purpose for the believer. Without a sound understanding of Tawḥīd, one’s practice of Islam cannot be complete or meaningful. The aim of this Series is to introduce you to the essential principles of Tawḥīd and to help you appreciate its role in shaping Islamic faith and practice. We shall commence this Series by examining the concept of Tawḥīd, its categories, and its significance in the life of a Muslim. Next, we will explore the concept of Shirk, its types, and the grave consequences it carries. Following that, we will study the meaning of Īmān, its pillars, and its connection to Tawḥīd. Finally, we will conclude by considering practical ways to strengthen faith in daily life, including how worship nurtures belief and how Muslims can overcome contemporary challenges to their faith. Series Learning Outcomes Upon completing this Series, you should be able to: • SLO 1.1 define Tawḥīd and explain its categories, • SLO 1.2 analyse the concept of Shirk and evaluate its consequences,
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS • SLO 1.3 describe the meaning and pillars of Īmān, • SLO 1.4 apply practical strategies to strengthen faith in daily life.
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS 1.1 Concept Of Tawḥīd (Oneness Of Allah) 1.1.1 Definition and scope of Tawḥīd The term Tawḥīd refers to the absolute belief in the Oneness of Allah. It is derived from the Arabic root waḥḥada, meaning to unify or declare one. In Islamic theology, Tawḥīd signifies that Allah alone is the Creator, Sustainer, and Controller of the universe, and that He alone deserves worship. This concept is the cornerstone of Islamic faith, shaping every aspect of a Muslim’s life. Fill in the blank: Tawḥīd means the belief in the __________ of Allah. 1.1.2 Categories of Tawḥīd: Rubūbiyyah, Ulūhiyyah, and Asmāʾ wa Ṣifāt Scholars explain Tawḥīd in three categories. Tawḥīd al-Rubūbiyyah is the belief that Allah alone is the Lord, the One who creates, provides, and governs all affairs. Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah is the belief that Allah alone deserves worship, and no act of devotion should be directed to anyone or anything else. Tawḥīd al-Asmāʾ wa Ṣifāt is the belief in Allah’s names and attributes as described in the Qurʾān and Sunnah, without distortion, denial, or likening them to creation.
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Diagram showing the three categories of Tawḥīd and their interconnection. Figure 1.1: Categories of Tawḥīd Fill in the blank: The belief that Allah alone deserves worship is called Tawḥīd al-__________. 1.1.3 Significance of Tawḥīd in Islamic faith Tawḥīd is the foundation of Islam. It distinguishes Muslims from other faith communities and provides clarity of purpose. A believer who holds firmly to Tawḥīd experiences peace, reliance on Allah, and a sense of accountability. It also protects against misguidance and ensures that worship is directed only to Allah. Fill in the blank: Tawḥīd protects the believer from __________ and ensures worship is directed only to Allah. Pilot questions 1.1 1. Tawḥīd is derived from which Arabic root word?
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS 2. Which category of Tawḥīd affirms Allah’s exclusive right to worship? 3. What does Tawḥīd al-Rubūbiyyah emphasise? 4. Which category of Tawḥīd deals with Allah’s names and attributes? 5. Why is Tawḥīd considered the foundation of Islamic faith? 1.2 Shirk (Polytheism) And Its Implications 1.2.1 Definition and types of Shirk The term Shirk means associating partners with Allah in His Lordship, worship, or attributes. It is the opposite of Tawḥīd and is considered the gravest sin in Islam. Shirk can be classified into major Shirk, which expels a person from Islam, and minor Shirk, which does not expel but diminishes faith. Examples of major Shirk include worshipping idols or invoking saints, while minor Shirk includes acts such as showing off in worship. Fill in the blank: Associating partners with Allah in worship is called __________. 1.2.2 Consequences of Shirk in belief and practice Shirk has severe consequences. It nullifies good deeds, prevents forgiveness if not repented from, and leads to eternal punishment if maintained until death. It also corrupts the heart, making a person dependent on false deities or human beings instead of Allah. Fill in the blank: Shirk nullifies __________ deeds and prevents forgiveness if not repented from. 1.2.3 Qurʾānic warnings against Shirk The Qurʾān repeatedly warns against Shirk. Allah states that He will not forgive Shirk if a person dies without repentance, although He may forgive other sins. Verses such as Sūrah al-Nisāʾ (4:48) emphasise the seriousness of this sin.
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Image showing a Qurʾān opened to verses warning against Shirk. Plate 1.2: Qurʾānic warning against Shirk Fill in the blank: According to the Qurʾān, Allah does not forgive __________ if a person dies without repentance. Pilot questions 1.2 1. What is the definition of Shirk? 2. Name the two main categories of Shirk. 3. Give one example of major Shirk. 4. What is the consequence of dying upon Shirk without repentance? 5. Which Qurʾānic verse warns that Allah does not forgive Shirk?
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