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Tawhid
Pronunciationtow-HEEDBroad Arabic IPA · editorial guide /tawħiːd/
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Tawhid is the oneness of God, the central concept of Islamic belief. It affirms that God alone is worthy of worship, without partner or equal. Its opposite is shirk, associating partners with God.
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