Islam and Monotheism
Celene Ibrahim
Monotheism (tawḥīd)-as attested to by the cosmos, known through reason, explicated in revelation, and exemplified by the lives of the righteous-forms the core of the Islamic worldview. A conviction in this unadulterated monotheism unifies Muslims across time and place; it is found in the core profession of faith (the shahāda) and is reinforced by thousands of Qur'anic verses and prophetic teachings. Drawing on the Qur'anic discourse, sayings of the Prophet Muḥammad, and select theological works, this Element provides a concise and accessible introduction to the most fundamental concept in Islamic thought. The work explains the nature and attributes of God and examines how tawḥīd informs conceptions of truth, morality, piety, and virtue.
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Year:
2022
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Language:
english
ISBN 10:
110898357X
ISBN 13:
9781108983570
Series:
Elements in Religion and Monotheism
File:
PDF, 841 KB
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english, 2022