Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan

Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan ("Why Monotheism First?") is a treatise on Islamic theology authored by Muhammad ibn Khalifa al-Tamimi, focused on demonstrating the primacy, foundational status, spiritual virtues, fruits, and scriptural designations of monotheism (tawhid) according to the doctrine of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-al-Jama'ah Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan+1.

Purpose and Composition

Al-Tamimi noted during his years teaching creed ('aqida) that while literature on the significance of tawhid was extensive, certain deeper facets—such as its various scriptural designations and the detailed spectrum of its spiritual and practical fruits—remained dispersed across classical theological works without dedicated, systematic synthesis Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan+1. He composed the treatise to gather these scattered points into a single organized manual for students of knowledge and general readers seeking a thorough treatment of monotheism as the foremost pillar of faith (iman) and the primary calling of all prophetic missions Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan+1.

Method and Sources

The author adopted an expository methodology (al-'ard) rather than a polemical refutation (al-radd) Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan. He presented the Sunni creed directly through evidence derived from the Quran, the prophetic Sunnah, and the consensus and statements of the early generations (al-salaf al-salih), deliberately avoiding digressions into sectarian disputes and polemics Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan. In establishing that monotheism is the beginning, end, exterior, and interior of religion, the author drew heavily upon classical theological authorities, notably Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan+1.

Structure

The book is arranged into an introduction, three main chapters, and a conclusion Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan:

• Introduction (al-Muqaddima): Outlines the paramount rank of faith in God among the articles of faith and the objectives of the work Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan+1.
• Chapter One (Fadl al-tawhid wa-ahammiyyatuhu wa-makanatuh): Examines the virtues, rank, and foundational necessity of monotheism, presenting textual proofs that it is the first duty commanded upon humanity Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan+1.
• Chapter Two (Thimarat al-tawhid): Details the religious, moral, and psychological fruits that monotheism yields for the believer in this life and the hereafter Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan.
• Chapter Three (Asma' al-tawhid): Surveys the various terms and designations used for monotheism across scriptural texts and classical scholarly discourse Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan.
• Conclusion (al-Khatima): Summarizes the core themes discussed throughout the treatise Limadha al-Tawhid Awwalan.