Al-Tawḥīd

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Its Implications for Thought and Life

Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi

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English

Qadeem Press
06 April 2026

Ethics & moral philosophy; Comparative religion; Islam

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Al-Tawḥīd: Its Implications for Thought and Life by Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi is a foundational work that presents the concept of tawḥīd (the unity of Allah) as the central principle shaping all aspects of Islamic thought, culture, and civilization.

This book moves beyond a purely theological discussion and demonstrates how tawḥīd functions as a comprehensive worldview. Al-Faruqi argues that the doctrine of divine unity is not limited to belief but extends into epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, social order, and human purpose.

The work systematically explores:

- Tawḥīd as a unifying principle of knowledge and reality

- Its role in shaping Islamic ethics and moral responsibility

- The relationship between faith and reason in Islam

- The influence of tawḥīd on art, culture, and civilization

- The contrast between Islamic and Western intellectual traditions

Al-Faruqi also engages critically with Western philosophy and religious thought, presenting Islam as a coherent and intellectually robust system grounded in divine unity. He emphasizes that tawḥīd eliminates contradictions between the sacred and the secular, integrating all aspects of life under a single divine purpose.

Written in an academic yet accessible style, this book is essential for students of Islamic studies, philosophy, theology, and comparative religion. It remains one of the most influential modern articulations of the Islamic worldview.

By: Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi
Imprint: Qadeem Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 472g
ISBN: 9788119946358
ISBN 10: 8119946359
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 06 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active