27. “The Main Teaching of All Prophets”
“The Main Teaching of All Prophets”
✿ Summary for Kids ✿
“Every Prophet sent by Allah had one important message: to believe in the Oneness of Allah (Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah) and to follow His commands. This is the message we, as Muslims, should learn from our Prophets. Allah is our Creator and He is the only one worthy of worship.
- Allah is our Rabb (Lord, the Creator, and Sustainer of everything).
- Allah is alone worthy of worship — no one else deserves our worship except Him.
- Allah has many beautiful names and attributes, which help us understand His greatness, kindness, and power.
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✿ The concept of Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah) in Islam is divided into three main categories, each emphasizing a specific aspect of Allah’s Oneness:
➤ 1. Tawheed al-Rububiyyah (Oneness of Lordship)
This refers to the belief that Allah is the only Lord and Creator of the universe. He alone has the power to control, sustain, and manage everything in existence. No one else shares in His sovereignty, authority, or control over the creation. • Example: Believing that Allah is the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and that everything, including life and death, is in His hands.
➤ 2. Tawheed al-Uluhiyyah (Oneness of Worship)
This refers to the belief that Allah is the only one worthy of worship. No one else can be worshipped, whether through prayer, supplication, or any other act of devotion. Every act of worship must be directed solely to Allah. • Example: Saying the Shahada (the testimony of faith) “La ilaha illallah” (There is no god but Allah) means that we worship only Allah and turn to Him alone for help and guidance.
➤ 3. Tawheed al-Asma wa-Sifat (Oneness of Names and Attributes)
This refers to the belief that Allah’s names and attributes are unique to Him and cannot be attributed to anyone else. We accept and believe in the names and attributes of Allah as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah, without distorting, negating, or comparing them to anything in creation. • Example: Allah is described as Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful) and Al-Quddus (The Most Holy), and we believe in these attributes without trying to compare them to the attributes of any creature.
✿ These three categories form the foundation of the Islamic belief in the Oneness of Allah and help Muslims understand how to worship Him correctly and solely. |
The Prophets taught us to trust in Allah, be kind, patient, and do good deeds. Their lives show us how to live in peace, love, and respect for everyone, while always remembering and worshipping Allah alone.
After all the Prophets, Allah sent the last and final Prophet, Prophet Muhammad (SAW). It is obligatory for us to follow the Quran and the Sunnah (teachings and practices) of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to be successful in both this world and the Hereafter.
Worship is only accepted by Allah when it follows the way of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This means that our worship must be in accordance with the example and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to be accepted by Allah. The Prophets were not only guides to belief but also role models for good behavior, honesty, helping others, and treating everyone with kindness. By following the teachings of the Prophets, especially the Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we can live a life that makes Allah happy, brings us closer to Him, and helps us become better people.”
“Written by: Umme Abdul Rahman
May Allah accept this work and make it beneficial for all who read it.”
REFERENCE:
Ibn Kathir, Stories of the Prophets;
Written by Umme Abdul Rahman’
Graduate Alim/Alimah.
Founder & Director of imsjeddah.com