Foreword The Essence of Monotheism (Tawheed
English book, p. 5
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Foreword wishes of human beings. He governs the system of the entire universe, and the right of superiority belongs solely to Him. Any belief that associates anyone other than God with these aspects is false. The belief in monotheism (tawheed) holds a crucial position in Islam. It is the foundation upon which all Islamic actions are built. Without the foundation of monotheism, the other actions would cease to exist. The essence of monotheism is to believe in the one God, have complete trust in Him, and make Him one’s sole concern. Monotheism is not merely a traditional belief; it represents the most significant intellectual revolution based on a remarkable intellectual discovery. Monotheism entails the recognition of God as the Creator and Lord of humanity. When an individual realizes the existence of God, the Creator and Lord of the universe, it initiates an intellectual storm within his mind, turning an ocean of realization into a raging tempest. Subsequently, a profound transformation occurs in his thoughts and emotions, resulting in the emergence of a new person—a monotheist in the true sense of the word. The initiation of the Islamic call aims to bring about an intellectual revolution within individuals

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