tawhid

tow (to rhyme with wow) - heed

Explanation

Belief in the Oneness of Allah, as stated in the Shahadah: ‘There is no god but God. Muhammad is the messenger of God.’

Context

Tawhid is the most fundamental belief in Islam; to say that any other being is God (or even like God) is to commit shirk (an unforgivable error).

Join Zainab and Furvah as they explore the key similarities and differences between the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam.

Understanding Denominations: Islam