Knowledge of God, belief in Him and His monotheism in Islamic thought in the light of Surat Al-Mulk

(Analytical purpose study)

Abstract

The religion of Islam is built on intellectual and faith-based fundamentals and principles, and it calls for contemplation of the kingdom of the heavens and the earth with all the creatures that exist in them, and in its Qur’an which it revealed to its noble Messenger Muhammad (may God’s prayers and peace be upon him); In order to reach the knowledge of God, the Creator who created everything, and to believe in Him alone, the Muslim, by reflecting on the cosmic verses of God Almighty and His revelations, reaches his knowledge of the Almighty. There are purposes of faith in God Almighty. And that the servants are obligated to reflect on faith in God Almighty, analyze it, and search for its purposes. So that they may be aware of certainty towards their Lord, and believe in Him. Surah Al-Mulk is full of intellectual topics that call for belief in God Almighty, and it talks about His power over everything, and mentions in it the types of His unification, which are three types, namely: the unification of Lordship, divinity, and the names and attributes. In this research, the researcher discusses the first pillar of the six pillars of faith, which is belief in God Almighty and worshiping Him alone, and talks about the three types of monotheism in detail, and shows the connection between the three types of monotheism, and explains the purposes of this faith and monotheism.