Tawhid is a unique concept which constitutes the essence of the teachings of Islam. It means that there is only one supreme Lord of the Universe. He is the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Sustainer of the worlds and humankind. We see the stars scattered throught the almost infinite space, the vast panorama of nature with its charm and beauty, the regular waxing and waning of the moon, and the astonishing harmony of the seasons which all point towards one fact; there is s God, the Creator, the Governer. We witness superb and flawless systems througout the universe. Could it be without a planner? We see great enchanting beauty and harmony in its working. Could they be without creator? We observe wonderful design in nature Could it be without a designer? We feel a lofty purpose in physical and human existance. Could it be without a will working behind it? We find that the universe is like a superbly written, fascinating novel. Could it be without an Author? Allah said in Surah al-Baqarah (2):21-2: "O Humankind: worship your Lord, Who created you and those before you, so that you may ward off evil; He Who has appointed the earth a resting place for you, the sky a canopy, and Who causes water to pour down from the heavens, thereby producing fruits as food for you. So do not set up rivals to Allah, when you know better."
Islam with its concept of Tawhid presents a unified view of the world and offers the vision of an integrated universe. This is a might contrast to the piecemeal views of the scientists and the philosophers, and it unveils the truth before the human eye. After centuries of grouping in the dark, man is now coming to realize the truth of this concept of Twahid and modern scientific thought is moving in this direction.
But it is not merely a metaphysical concept. It is a dynamic belief which essentially means that all men are the creatures of one God, they are all equal. Discrimination based on colour, class, race or territory is unfounded and illussory. It is a remnant of he days of ignorance. Humanity is one single family of God and there can be no sanction for these barriers of dicrimination. Men are as one, not rich or poor, white or black, Arab or non-Arab, Westerner or Easterner. Islam gives a revolutionary concept of the unity of mankind. The Prophet s.a.w. came to unite humanity based on the word of God.
Tawhid also defines the true position of man in the universe. It states that God is the Creator and Sovereign, and that man is His servant on earth. This exalts humans to the noble and dignified position of being God's servant on earh and endows their lives with a lofty purpose, to fulfill the will of God on earth. This will solve all the confusing problems of human society and establish a new order wherein equity and justice and peace and prosperity will reign supreme. The Qur'an says in Surah al-Baqarah (2):30, "And (remember) when your Lord said to the angles: "Verity, Iam going to place (mankind) generations after generations on earth."."


