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Name Talha Muhammad yasin

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How life of person ought to change if they believed in toheed

Tawhid in Arabic means attributing Oneness to Allah and describing Him as being One and
Unique, with no partner or peer in His Essence and Attributes.The Arabs say wahid, ahad
and wahid, all meaning one. Allah is Wahid, meaning that He has no rivals or peers in any
way. So Tawhid means knowing Allah is One, with none like unto Him. Whoever does not
acknowledge Allah in these terms and does not describe Him as being One with no partner
or associate does not believe in Tawhid.

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Verily, al-Islam is founded on five (pillars): testifying the fact that
there is no god but Allah, the establishment of prayer, payment of Zakat, fast of Ramadan
and Pilgrimage to the House.” (Sahih Muslim). Shahadah is, therefore, the first pillar of
Islam. Belief in Allah, i.e., Tawheed, is the first article of faith.

Tawheed is the crux of Islam. Without it, one cannot claim to be a Muslim. A person who
believes in Tawheed and expresses the Shahadah is known as a believer, a Muslim.

Associating partners with Allah is the only unpardonable sin. “Indeed, Allah does not forgive
association with Him, but He forgives what is less than that for whom He wills. And he who
associates others with Allah has certainly gone far astray.” (Quran 4:116)
It is not only the utterance of Shahadah that determines how much one is affected by it.
The effects of Tawheed are determined by a Muslim’s level of adherence to the belief in
Allah. Ideally, belief in Allah should be accompanied by obeying His teachings.
It is also vital for a Muslim to understand the implications of Tawheed. If we truly believe in
the Oneness of Allah and realize the grave consequences of disbelief, we will restrain
ourselves from committing all harmful and sinful deeds.
The ultimate benefit of realizing Tawheed and implementing Allah’s commands is that it
brings us close to Allah. The Prophet (PBUH) is the perfect example for all of us to aim to
emulate. He was the closest one to being a “perfect” human being on the face of this Earth.

Tawheed sets us free

There is a common misconception that belief in Allah restricts a human being. In fact, it is
the opposite. When a human believes in the concept of Tawheed wholeheartedly, he stops
being enslaved to this world. This is a very important aspect, especially from the modern-
day outlook.
Humans are prone to imitating each other. We see that a lot when it comes to Muslims
imitating the disbelievers in their actions and deeds. Tawheed helps one to focus on pleasing
Allah alone and not to be concerned about this world. Things such as materialism and greed
are side-effects of being enslaved by this Dunya.

Tawheed helps us to be content and see the bigger picture

Once a person truly believes in Allah, he looks at life from a broadened perspective.
Whenever anything goes “wrong,” a believer realizes that it can’t be taken at face value.
Things aren’t always as they seem. Allah is the Best of Planners, and everything happens for
a reason.
“But perhaps you hate a thing, and it is good for you, and perhaps you love a thing, and it is
bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” (Quran 2:216). Hence, we should
always be content with Allah’s decree and know there is some betterment in store for us.

Tawheed helps a person to be dignified

Once we are aware that Allah is in control of everything in the universe, we realize that we
need to rely on Him alone. No one else can harm us or benefit us, except by His will. No
person, no matter how great, can compare with Allah.
Thus, we do not need to bow our heads before anyone. We do not rely on anyone else
directly; they are simply a means of our rizq. (This has already been defined by Allah. “And
there is no creature on earth, but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of
dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.” (Quran 11:6)

Tawheed removes arrogance, promotes humility and modesty

“And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people and do not walk through the earth
exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful.” (Quran 31:18).
Proper belief in Tawheed humbles a person and enables them to realize the reality of this
world.
Arrogance is removed when we realize that we are simply a small speck in a massive
universe. Allah is the one who provides for us. Without Him, we are nothing. We must be
humble and realize that we are completely dependent on Him.

Tawheed makes us tolerant and open-minded

Proper belief in the Oneness of Allah enables us to be more accepting of other people. It
allows us to give up our prejudices and preconceived notions. We realize that we are not
superior to anyone on the basis of color, race, ethnicity, etc. Piety is the only true measure
of success.
“O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and
tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is
the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.” (Quran 49:13)

Tawheed helps us to be positive about the future

Belief in Allah being the All-Powerful entity helps us remain content. If we believe in Allah
and rely on Him alone, then we don’t bother with distractions such as materialism. Despite
doing our best and working hard, we realize that everything is a gift from Allah and that we
should be satisfied with our situation.
We also learn never to despair, no matter how desperate the situation seems. Allah says,
“Do the people think that they will be left to say, ‘We believe’ and they will not be tried?”
(Quran 29:2). Hardships are a test from Allah, and we must trust in His wisdom.

Tawheed inspires bravery in man

A simple example of this was when 313 Muslims with the ultimate faith defeated the
disbelievers at the Battle of Badr. They had no fear of their opponents, and they entirely
relied on Allah. They didn’t fear death; instead, they welcomed martyrdom if it helped to
further Allah’s cause.
Hence, belief in Allah helps us to realize that nothing can harm us without His
approval. Cowardly traits are minimized in man when he doesn’t fear anyone besides his
Lord.

Tawheed develops a believer’s morals

When we believe in Allah and obey His commands, we stay away from evil deeds. We know
that there is nothing that can help us attain success besides following His commands. We
have to be righteous in order to earn His reward. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Piety is good
manners, and sin is that which creates doubt, and you do not like people to know of it.”
(Sahih Muslim)
Since we know Allah has knowledge of everything that happens, we become mindful of our
actions. Whether in public or private, we remember Him and fear the consequences of doing
wrong. We cannot attain success through any underhanded means.

Tawheed instills qualities of determination in humans

Belief in Tawheed empowers us to give our best in all situations. We don’t get discouraged
by setbacks, knowing that in everything that happens, there is some benefit for us. When
we set our mind to achieving something positive, we keep trying, no matter how much
opposition we face.
“O you who have believed, persevere and endure and remain stationed and fear Allah that
you may be successful.” (Quran 3:200)

Tawheed assists humans to live life peacefully

As we move away from negative traits such as jealousy and greed, we become
content. Contentment is what helps a person to live a peaceful life. It makes us refrain from
becoming angry and upset, as is the norm when we are stressed. We understand that Allah
is in control of everything.
This is also a side-effect of staying away from temptations. We avoid sinning and resorting
to devious means to attain success. We recognize that our sole aim in life is to struggle in
the way of Allah and to do our utmost.
Conclusion: Tawheed makes us better human beings
Tawheed is the most noble branch of knowledge, as stated by Abu Hanifa. It was the
essence of every Prophet’s message to mankind. Allah says, “And I did not create the jinn
and mankind except to worship Me.” (Quran 51:56)
Being the crux of Islam, belief in the Oneness of Allah helps us to develop all praiseworthy
qualities. These are the qualities that can help us to attain Paradise in the Hereafter.
Better human beings, in general, also means a better society. Humans are the species that
adapt to their surroundings the most. Muslims are even instructed to help further this
cause. “And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all that is] good, enjoining
what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful.” (Quran 3:104)

The stronger a person’s faith is, the closer he draws to Allah, and the better position he is in
to attain Allah’s rewards. Hence, Tawheed has multiple benefits for mankind. It serves
to improve many aspects of our worldly lives, improving us as human beings and making us
better members of society. At the same time, stronger faith helps us to raise our stature in
Allah’s eyes.

Thus, Muslims should always strive towards improving their belief in Allah. Faith is not like
an on and off switch, that you either have, or you don’t. Some people have a weaker belief,
while others have a stronger one. Muslims must always strive to have the highest levels of
faith in Allah. The stronger our belief, the closer we are to attaining success in both this
world and the Hereafter.