Allaah does not refer to Himself as a spirit anywhere in the Qur'aan nor does His Prophet (saws) express anything of that nature in Hadeeth. except Allah knows what is hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be In other words "man proposes and God disposes". they are a people who swerve from justice. Allaah has addressed these emotions and warned against excesses in them as follows: "There are among men those who take (for worship) others besides Allaah as equals to Him. Understanding the purpose of creation in a complete sense is beyond man's innate abilities. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 27 Surah Naml verses 59-65: 59 Say: Praise be of Allah Subhanah with one other than Allah, and thus After the death of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, Islam spread like wildfire and before long the empires of Africa, Byzantium, Persia and India all fell under Muslim rule. or may not openly declare his belief that one shares any one of Allah Subhanahs Exclusive Attributes with another in creation, the ability to be the All-Seeing, then he has shared this Exclusive Attribute For example, in the New Testament Paul takes the figure of Melchizedek, king of Salem, from the Torah (Genesis 14:18-20) and gives both him and Jesus the divine attribute of having no beginning or end, "1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,2 and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. than Allah Subhanahu is All-Hearing, or All-Seeing, name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Allaah Says (what means): "Allaah is the Creator of all things and He is, over all things, Disposer of affairs." ; they They falsely assume that these dead in the It includes emotions like love, trust, and fear, all of which have degrees which should only be directed to God. The omission of any of the above mentioned aspects of Tawheed is referred to as "Shirk" (lit. does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from In fact, the belief in charms and omens is a manifestation of the grave sin of Shirk (association) in this form of Tawheed. Alas! Allah give you and us the wisdom and open your and our hearts to understand and How many Muslims are there today who call upon others besides Allaah? even if one remotely says or does a deed which implies that someone else other THREE TYPES OF TAWHEED. In fact, Allaah said: "Most of them do not believe in Allaah except while joining partners to Him. Do you fear them? Allaah Says (what means): "There is nothing like unto Him and He is the Hearing, the Seeing." God has explained that the wisdom behind these apparent irregularities is often beyond man's immediate comprehension due to his limited scope of knowledge. As Muslims, we too should be careful of this, because it seems that many of our brothers and sisters are indulging in this kind of evil and are not even aware of it. partners in his Lordship or Ruboobiyah. your power to cause the growth of the trees in them. Consequently, man's realm of influence in the course of events which make up his life is limited to the mental choice between options presented to him and not the actual results of his choice. Man is a finite created being and can not reasonably hope to fully comprehend the actions of the infinite Creator. The task of opposing these new thoughts and ideas which were becoming prevalent, fell upon the shoulders of the Muslim scholars, who rose to meet this challenge intellectually. crime and sin of shirk!!! For example, it is claimed in the Bible and Torah that Allaah spent the first six days creating the universe then slept on the seventh. written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, Allah Subhanah due from His slaves. [Al Quran 16:36]. 4. (There [Al-Bukhaari], [2] "The Fundamentals of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism)" By Bilal Philips, 2- The Unity of Allaah's names and AttributesThis category of Tawheed is known as Tawheed Al-Asmaa' Was-Siffaat or the unity of Allaah's Names and Attributes. Allah? It is Allaah who provides us with our food, shelter, clothing, families and friends. (Shorter Encyclopedia of Islam, pp.5-7 and 202-205). Allaah emphasized the importance of directing worship to Him alone by pointing out that this was the main purpose of man's creation and the essence of the message brought by all the prophets. Ibn 'Arabee (born 1165) declared him the Qutb of his time and stated that he had a rank which placed him above all beings except God. darkness on land and sea and who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings The Foundations of Tawheed of Names and Attributes The Tawheed of Allah’s names and attributes is based upon three foundations. Abu Husam says: November 11, 2011 at 7:07 pm. This has only been done to make it easier to understand the texts and rulings of sharee’ah, especially as time goes by and knowledge of Arabic language becomes weaker and the language gets mixed with foreign language[2], The scholars thought it wise to set out principles, issues and categories to make it easier to understand. Categories Of Tawheed - Tape # 2 . raised up (for Judgment). The Catholics also use their priests as intercessors between themselves and Allaah in the mistaken belief that the priests are closer to Allaah due to their celibacy and piety, and thus more likely to be listened to by Allaah. For the unity of Allaah's names and attributes to be maintained in the first aspect, Allaah must be referred to according to how He and His Prophet (peace be upon him) have described Him without explaining away His names and attributes by giving them meanings other than their obvious meanings. 18 They serve (worship, invoke) besides heavens and the earth? Roman Catholicism forbade priests from marrying and forbade divorce in general. MP3 5.2 MB 2019-05-02 . The necessity for dividing up Tawheed into three categories first came about during the early days of Islam. Reply. 4 TAWHEED 12 - (Suret Al-Asr I) Explanation of The Three Fundamental Principles - Shaykh Ahmad Jibril.pdf. Exclusive Names and Attributes of Allah Subhanah, in and The Originator! or True God of the Worlds, Allah Subhanah wa Taala. Amongst the first people to divide Tawheed into three categories was the famous scholar of Iraq, Abu Haneefah, may Allaah have mercy upon him[1]. [Al Quran 7:194] If someone prays to the Prophet (saws), to so-called saints, Jinns or angels asking for help or asking them to request help from Allaah for them, they have also committed Shirk. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, Tawheed The forum This category can also be broken down to two major sections: Deification Ash-Shirk Al-Akbar This form of Shirk happens when created beings These have served to pave the way for the acceptance of Jesus' divinity among the masses. Through this we know that it is Allaah Alone Who controls the universe and allows things to happen. Tawheed-al-Uloohiyya (Oneness of the worship of Allah). [Quran 20:8]This category of Tawheed helps us to understand Who our Creator is through His Names and Attributes. "The Fundamentals of Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism)" By Bilal Philips, In spite of the wide implications of the first two categories of Tawheed, firm belief in them alone is not sufficient to fulfill the Islamic requirements of Tawheed. What Allaah has stated should be accepted with the qualification that His anger is not like human anger, based on Allaah's statement, "There is nothing like him" [Al Quran 42:11] The process of so-called "rational" interpretation when taken to its logical conclusion results in the denial of God's very existence. So let them respond to Me and believe In Me in order that they may he guided aright." By Muhammad bin Ibrahim bin `Abdullah Al-Tuwayjiri . ul-Uloohiyah is to believe in the Absolute Oneness of Similarly, names like 'Abdur-Rasool (slave of the messenger), 'Abdun-Nabee (slave of the Prophet), 'Abdul-Husayn (slave of Husayn), etc.,where people name themselves slaves to other than Allaah are also forbidden. they then deluded away (from the Truth)? [Al Quran 2:186] "It is We who created man and We know what his soul whispers to him, for We are nearer to him than his jugular vein." what they associate with Him! Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah and Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat must be accompanied by their complement, Tawheed al-'Ebaadah, in order for Tawheed to be considered complete according to Islaam. And far is He above the partners they ascribe (to Him)!". person, If indeed thou ask them (the Cherisher, The All Mighty, The Provider, The Bestower, Islamically, it is in reference to Allaah being singled out alone, in all that is particular to Him. Little do they realize that their these deeds Tawheed / Oneness The … (There But those who believe have a much greater love of Allaah..." [Al Quran 2:165] "Will you not fight people who broke their oaths, plotted to expel the messenger and were the first to (attack) you? This allows for them to then hear the confessions of people's sins and subsequently grant them forgiveness. 'Alee ibn Yousuf ash-Shattanawfee (d. 1314 CE) wrote a book called Bahjat al-Asraar (Cairo, 1304) in which he attributed many miracles to 'Abdul-Qaadir. Maintaining the unity of Allaah's names also means that Allaah's names in the definite form cannot be given to His creation unless preceded by the prefix 'Abd meaning "slave of" or "servant of'. How are share any of His Exclusive Attributes with anyone or anything in His That purpose is, as was previously mentioned: the worship of God ('Ebaadah) and the main message of the prophets was to worship God alone, Tawheed al-'Ebaadah. In Soorah al-Faatihah, which every Muslim is required to recite in his or her prayers at least seventeen times daily, verse four reads, "You alone do we worship and from You alone do we seek help". Edit Content. Introduction to the Categories of Tawheed (Monotheism) The Unity of Allaah's Lordship (Tawheed-Ar Ruboobiyyah) توحيد الربوبية; The Unity of Allaah's names and Attributes ( Tawheed Al-Asmaa' Was-Siffaat) توحيد الأسماء و الصفات; The Unity of Allaah's Worship (Tawheed Al-'Ebaadah) توحيد العبادة “Maintaining the oneness of Lordship,” that is, affirming that Allaah is one, without partners in his sovereignty. our intercessors with Allah." By this means the Imam is able to understand information about anything, anywhere, and at any time, and he understands by means of this Divinely - given power at once, without recourse to methodological reasoning or guidance from a teacher. [Al Quran 5:23]. The Prophet (peace be upon him) then said, "Whoever wears an amulet has committed Shirk." Exclusive Names and Attributes, and even if one denied, or lowered, or shared lie against Allah, or deny His Signs? understanding, or its implementation, or its connotation can take one into the Furthermore, there is no need for any form of intercessor or intermediary between man and God. Categorize is an open-ended template. When they asked him why he refused their companion's oath, he replied, "Verily, he is wearing an amulet" The man who was wearing the amulet put his hand in his cloak, pulled the amulet off and broke it then made the oath. Elsewhere in the Bible and Torah, God is portrayed as repenting for His bad thoughts in the same way that humans do when they realize their errors. [Al Quran 3:67] Some pagan Makkans even believed in the Resurrection and the Judgement and others in predestination (Qadar). The Prophet (saws) then said, 'That was how you worshipped them'." Allah enlarges the sustenance (which He The Prophet Muhammad (saws) said, in no uncertain terms, "Prayer (du'aa) is worship." 5] Abdul-Qaadir (1077-1166) was a principal of a school of Hanbalite Law and a Ribaat (monastery) in Baghdad. Unfortunately, this is violated by most of mankind who believe that other men can intercede for them and even grant them forgiveness because of their apparent special status! abyss of the one and only unforgivable crime in the sight of Allah Subhanah and the exact opposite of Tawheed: [Al-Baqarah 2:155] Sometimes the patterns are recognizable, as in the case of cause and effect relationships, and sometimes they are not, as in the case when apparently good results come from evil means or bad results from good means. lie against Allah, or deny His Signs? 2. One may to Allah!" In the third aspect of Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat Allaah is referred to without giving Him the attributes of His creation. Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah [2] AI-Muzaffar further states: "We maintain that the powers of the Imams to receive inspiration has reached the highest degree of excellence, and we say that it is a Divinely - given power. Switch template Interactives Show all. disbelievers) who has created the heavens and the earth and subjected the sun [Hebrews, 5:5-6] (Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version). A clear statement that all forms of worship should only be directed to the One who can respond, Allaah. Those in a position to change it must do so, while those unable to do so must speak out against the rule of Kufr and call for the implementation of Sharee'ah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 31 Surah Luqman verses 25-26: 25 If thou ask them (the disbelievers) who it is that created the Whatever when it calls on Him and who relieves its suffering and makes you (mankind) The three categories of Tawheed and Shirk, by Shaykh ‘Abdil ‘Azeez bin ‘Abdillaah bin Baaz (This is) a clarification of the categories of Tawheed, and they are three: - Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah (Lordship) - Tawheed al-Uloohiyyah (Worship) - and Tawheed al-Asma` was-Sifaat (Names and Attributes) As for Tawheed ar-Ruboobiyyah: Then it is to believe that Allaah,… Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah: lit. Before you is a detailed work by Shaykh Abdur-Razaaq al-Abbaad of al-Madeenatun-Nabawiyyah outlining the categories and types Tawheed as understood by the people of knowledge, from the time of the Messenger of Allaah, to present times. Therefore, man is obliged to stay within these narrow limits. The division of Tawheed does not divide Allaah up into three separate parts (as does trinity), but rather it helps us to understand as to how our Creator is Unique and Alone in being singled out for worship and reverence. guilty of the heinous and unforgivable crime of shirk! [1] Muhammad Rida al-Muzaffar states in his book Faith of Shi'a Islam, (U.S.A.: Muhammadi Trust of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2nd ed. They had created and invented their own ilaahs or gods they would worship with Allah Subhanah, and thus fell into the abyss of the unforgivable [Hebrews 7:1-3] (Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version) "5 So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, 'Thou art my son, today I have begotten thee'; 6 as he says also in another place, 'Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek'. They found that all forms of Tawheed fall under one of these three categories. [Al Quran 9:13] "Put your trust in Allaah if you are truly believers." Gloire à Allâh, Seigneur de l'Univers !» s7 v54 . All forms of worship must be directed only to Allaah because He alone deserves worship, and it is He alone who can grant benefit to man as a result of His worship. The Qaadireeyah Sufi order is named after him and its spiritual exercises and regulations traced back to him. Answer: Three types of Tawheed Tawheed / Oneness. May Allah Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah includes Tawheed Al-Asmaa’ wa's-Sifaat and Tawheed Al-Haakimiyyah; Tawheed Al-Uloohiyyah includes Tawheed Ar-Ruboobiyyah, as mentioned by Ibn Abi Al-‘Izz may Allaah have mercy upon him. MP3 2.3 MB 2019-05-02 . (1) Tawheed From early times the scholars have categorized the rulings of sharee’ah. 2. This is the first command, this is the first time that Allah addresses mankind in the Qur’an. disbelievers) who it is that sends down rain from the sky and gives life [Al Quran 9:128] But ar-Ra'oof (the One Most Full of Pity) and ar-Raheem (the Most Merciful) can only be used to refer to men if they are preceded by 'Abd as in 'Abdur-Ra'oof or 'Abdur-Raheem, since in the definite form they represent a level of perfection which only belongs to God. Once they accepted the conception of the Creator as being like a human being, accepting Jesus as God presented no real problem. This division of Tawheed into three categories was not derived from anyone’s thought or opinion―and it is not considered to be mere terminology. The three overlap and are inseparable to such a degree that whoever omits any one aspect has failed to complete the requirements of Tawheed. It does not generate scores for a leaderboard. ), p.68] The absence of any need for intercession is further emphasized by the many verses indicating His closeness to man. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no 60 Or who has created the heaven and the Say "Bring forth your argument if ye are telling the raised up (for Judgment). shirk in the Just Court of the All-Just Lord of the Worlds! Neither the Prophet (peace be upon him) nor his Companions used the Qur'aan in this fashion, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever innovates in Islaam something which does not belong to it will have it rejected." The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, further elaborated on this concept of Allaah's control over the universe by saying: "Be aware that if the whole of mankind gathered together in order to do something to help you they would only be able to do something for you which Allaah had already written for you. 0 out of 5 (0) SKU: 1165. Tawheed is to single out Allah (Exalted be He) in what is distinct to Him and obligatory for Him. 3 Responses to The THREE Categories of Tawheed in ONE Ayah! Allaah, Most Great and Glorious, said: 'Do not worship besides Allaah that which can not help or harm you." Say: It is worlds, then He ALONE deserves to be worshipped. Let us now move on to the categories of Tawheed (Monotheism). Allaah Says in the Quran (what means): "Allaah — there is no deity except Him. 3. The Prophet Muhammad (saws) confirmed the concept of unity of worship saying, "If you ask in prayer ask only Allaah, and if you seek help, seek it only from Allaah." Allaah has said in the Qur'aan: "O Believers! In the Qur'aan Allaah tells the Prophet (saws) to say to the pagans: "Say: 'Who is it that gives you all sustenance from the sky and earth, governs sight and hearing, brings forth life from dead (matter) and death from the living, and plans the affairs of man?' The division of Tawheed into these three categories is something which was not done by Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, or any of his companions, may Allaah be pleased with them. therewith to the earth after its death, Or who has created the heaven and the going before His mercy? can be denied, nor can their meaning be lowered or humbled, nor can they be Yea with it. separating bar between the two bodies of flowing water? PDF Printables. If one Worship is the exclusive and sole right of [Al Quran 21:66], "Those on whom you call besides Allaah are only slaves like yourselves." Or who has made the earth firm to live 3] Mujaahid ibn Jubayr al-Makkee (642-722) was Ibn 'Abbaas' most outstanding student. example, one of the Noble and Exclusive Names and Attributes of Allah, Another except Allah knows what is hidden: nor can they perceive when they shall be (May Allah's [Quran 1:4]. It comes from the root word vada means to unite, to unify, it means to consolidate. belief of Tawheed, or the Absolute Oneness of Allah Subhanah, or Monotheism, is the absolute pivot of the deen of Islam. Tawheed ar-Rububiyyah - Oneness of the Lordship of Allaah: To believe there is only one Lord for all that exists and He is the Creator, Organiser, Planner, Sustainer & Giver of security, and that is Allah. indeed unfortunate and utter ignorance that some people who call themselves muslims today invoke the dead in their graves, or call 1. [Reported by Ibn 'Abbaas and collected by at-Tirmidhee. To believe that there is only one Lord for all the universe, its Creator, Organizer, Planner, Sustainer, Maintainer, etc., and that is Allah swt. creation! 1385-86, no.4957). "Collected by Ibn Jareer at-Tabaree From the previously mentioned verses, it is clear that the Kuffaar (disbelievers) knew of Allaah's sovereignty, dominion and power. 3 Categories of Tawheed 3 Categories of Tawheed 1. Show all. Many people from these areas became Muslims. Allah things that hurt them not, nor profit them, and they say: "These are For if we learn how to trust and worship our Creator with sincerity, then -and only then- will we escape from the slavery and captivity of this life. Yea with it We The incidents follow patterns set only by Allaah. Tawheed Al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (Tawheed of Allaah’s names and attributes) The scholars know this categorization by studying and examining the verses of the Quraan and Hadeeths. In fact, Allaah refers to the spirit as part of His creation. Similarly the claim that God is a spirit or has a spirit completely ruins this area of Tawheed. And if indeed thou ask them (the the abyss and abomination of shirk!!! All these kinds of Tawheed overlap. This category is based on the fundamental concept that Allaah alone caused all things to exist when there was nothing; He sustains and maintains creation without any need from it or for it; and He is the sole Lord of the universe and its inhabitants without any real challenge to His sovereignty. and whatever of error is of me. The title literally means "the greatest source of rescue; the one most able to save someone from danger" and such a description only belongs to Allaah. Can you please explain these three terms. 1983): "We believe that, like the prophet, an Imam must be Infallible, that is to say incapable of making errors or doing wrong, either Inwardly or outwardly, from his birth to his death, either intentionally or unintentionally, because the Imams are the preservers of Islam and it is under their protection." So, is this Bid'ah (i.e., something new that has been introduced into the religion)? That is, finite man is in no position to define the infinite Lord of creation. would accept Allah as being the Rabb of the worlds, Allah things that hurt them not, nor profit them, and they say: "These are cause to grow well-planted orchards full of beauty and delight: it is not in Les trois catégories du tawhîd mentionnées plus haut se trouvent dans ce même verset que l'on s'enjoint à apprendre : { { IL est le Seigneur des cieux et de la terre et de tout ce qui est entre eux. Say: "Praise be In fact, they used to faithfully devote various types of worship to Him like Hajj, charity, animal sacrifices, vows and even prayers in times of dire necessity and calamity. and the moon (to His Law). In the Through this we understand that it is Allah Who Alone created the universe, which is why one of His divine names is Al-Khaaliq (the Creator). darkness on land and sea and who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings (p.32). Allah? But most of them Shirk in 3 Categories of Tawheed Shirk in Tawheed Al-Ibadah This category of Shirk refers to the act of worshiping others along with Allah. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no Allaah has more right to be feared if you are truly believers." Theme. When misfortune occurs, some people call on 'Abdul-Qaadir by this title seeking his aid and protection even though Allaah has already said: "If Allaah allows harm to befall you none can. In the Based on this principle, the Prophet (saws) forbade Muslims from referring to those put under their charge as 'Abdee (my slave) or Amatee (my slave girl). ur-Ruboobiyah is to believe in the Absolute Oneness He (that is) Free of all wants, Worthy of all praise. Nothing happens in creation except what He allows to happen. May clearly imply that they have shared the exclusive Attributes of Allah Subhanah with others in creation, and have thus fallen into name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Do Muslims follow Jesus Christ more than Christians? However, this is not the case. earth, and who sends you down rain from the sky? and the moon (to His Law)? forms of worship are due to none, but the One and Only Ilaah May Allah Subhanah guide these people to the They will most certainly say, 'Allaah'." When attributes are used in reference to God, they are to be taken in the absolute sense, free from human deficiencies. Tawheed ur-Ruboobiyah is Learning about the Tawheed of Allaah is the most important thing for the whole of humanity. Embed. ; he will be guilty of the heinous and unforgivable sin of Or who originates Creation, then repeats assumes that anyone or anything; any person, any grave, any idol, any Prophet, -Mariem, v.65-. Rather, this categorisation is taken from the Book and Allah … of Tawheed is where almost all the pagan and mushrik people and nations had a problem and thus conflict Likewise, Muslim countries, where Islamic law is on the books but secular laws are in force, have also to be brought in line with the Sharee'ah as it pertains to all aspects of life. Tawheed al – Ebaadah/ulohiyyah – Maintaining the Unity of Allah’s Worship Or who listens to the (soul) distressed It is by worshipping Allaah alone does a man achieve true peace and success. Hearing. (i) Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (maintaining the unity of Lordship). All-Powerful who can give them or get them what they need! … For example, Allaah may not be given the name al-Ghaadib (the Angry one), in spite of the fact that He has said that He gets angry, because neither Allaah nor His messenger has used this name. our readers for circulation in confidentiality.). But never will prosper those who sin. it, and who gives you sustenance from heaven and earth? Tawheed-ar-Ruboobiyya (Oneness of the Lordship of Allah). 61 Or who has made the earth firm to live applies to each and every one of Allah Subhanahs They even used to claim that they were following the religion of Abraham. The answer to this is no, because we find that the basis of these three categories are to be found in the verses of the Quran, Hadeeth [authenticated Prophetic reports] of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and the statements of his companions [1]. Lui connais-tu un semblable? }} Such a claim assigns to God the attributes of His creation. our readers for circulation in confidentiality.). (iii) Tawheed al-Ibaadah (maintaining the unity of worship). The one who is unable to create is disabled, and the … This first category of Tawheed is known as Tawheed-Ar Ruboobiyyah or the unity of Allah's Lordship. They serve (worship, invoke) besides MP3 3.4 MB 2019-05-02 . (Who) is better? Allaah says: "I did not create the Jinn and Mankind except for My worship." to Allah and Peace on His servants whom He has chosen (for his Message). The key principle which should be followed when dealing with Allaah's attributes is the Qur'anic formula, "There is nothing like Him and He is hearer and seer of all." The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Through this we understand that it is Allaah Who Alone created the universe, which is why one of His divine names is Al-Khaaliq (the Creator). [Al Quran 39:3 ] The idols were only used as intermediaries yet Allaah called them pagans for their practice. understand not. will certainly reply "Allah!" (Can there be another) ilaah besides Allah? it, and who gives you sustenance from heaven and earth? So, when we look at these two verses in the Qur’an in Surah Al-Baqarah (21-22), they come after Allah divided mankind into three types of people: Mu’minoon (believers), Kafiroon (non-believers) and Munafiqoon (hypocrites). [Al Quran 6:17], According to the Qur'aan, when the Makkans were questioned about directing their prayers to their idols, they answered: "We only worship them so that they may bring us closer to Allaah." Assalam alikum wa rahmatullah, Jazakum allah khairan for this beneficial post. It is incorrect to say that His anger must mean His punishment since anger is a sign of weakness in man and, as such, not befitting of Allaah. Say: "Do ye indeed inform Allah Reply. Hence, when something happens, it only happens with the permission of Allaah, as stated in the Quranic verse (which means): "And no calamity strikes except with the permission of Allaah" [Quran 64:11]. Appendix: Definition of the three categories of Tawheed: 1.