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Why is the Issue of Monotheism and Polytheism so important?God is Wary of the Polytheists

In the 14th and final verse the subject of polytheism and Tawhid or Oneness of God has been discussed in a new manner. Abraham the idol breaker has been presented as an example to demonstrate how to face polytheism. God says, “Indeed, there is for you a good pattern of Abraham and those with him.” And then explains, “They said to their people: “Verily we disassociate ourselves from you and what you worship other than God.” It is further added, “. We renounce you”

 Here it means the declaration of abhorrence because the word ‘Kufr” has been used in five senses in Islamic traditions and one meaning is abhorrence but this was not suffice so it was further added, “And enmity and hatred have prevailed between us forever until you believe in God alone.”

Here it means the declaration of abhorrence because the word ‘Kufr” has been used in five senses in Islamic traditions and one meaning is abhorrence but this was not suffice so it was further added, “And enmity and hatred have prevailed between us forever until you believe in God alone.”

This bold declaration of wariness, aloofness and eternal enmity tells us that those who believe in the Oneness of God (monotheism) can never befriend the polytheists. When we see that the Qura’n sets Abraham and his friends as example we deduce that Islam too does not approve of friendly relations between the believers in One God and the polytheists.

The importance of the issue of polytheism and Oneness of God is evident when we study the meaning of this verse. The word “Qaumehim” tells us that most of them were idolaters and very few monotheists. It seems that this conversation is taking place in the city of Babel and it is the center of the polytheists where Nimrod rules. Even a small group of believers did not deem it pleasant to befriend and be in contact with the majority who were polytheists. They kept the flag of monotheism flying.

The second Interpretation .

“We are free from you and whatever you worship besides God”

The Third Interpretation

We renounce you

The Fourth Interpretation:

And enmity and hatred have prevailed between us

The Fifth Interpretation:

We have abhorrence for you in our hearts

Every interpretation tells us that the decision was irreversible and there will

be no connection between us. The difference between the meaning of “Adawa” and “Al Boghza” can be understood from the dictionary. The first is related to deeds and the second is the condition of the heart even though they are sometimes used in place of each other.

Abraham and his friends made it clear that they are totally free from and detest polytheism

According to Maqayis Al Loghata “Uswa” means solution and rectification and this is why the Hakim used to be called “ Aasi” and “Asa” means sadness or bereavement and this may be because the treatment of the sick and the injured includes sadness. Later “Uswa” was used to denote following someone, obedience etc because treatment of a patient requires perseverance. But Raghib in his Mafuradat says “Uswa” means following whether it is done for good or evil (1)

From the 14 verses mentioned above one point comes clearly forward and that is the confirmation of God’s Unity and polytheism has a great importance in the Qura’n so much so that it is not permissible to have any kind of friendship and intercourse with the polytheists. The roots of polytheism should be extracted. If this can be done through wise counsel it is better or else one should stand with full vigor against the polytheists and their polytheism.

The real capital of a believer is his belief in the Unity of God and the thing which will be appraised will be Tawhid. The sin of polytheism is definitely not pardonable and the polytheist is an existence we should be aloof from till he gives up this abomination, repents and changes himself and reverts to monotheism.





1.The word Asaa is used for both, sadness and treatment and reformation.



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