Religious Studies GCSE
Tawhid
What Tawhid means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The fundamental Islamic belief in the absolute oneness, indivisibility, and uniqueness of God (Allah).
The oneness of Allah, which the Shahadah declares and which underpins all other beliefs and practices.
The indivisible oneness and supremacy of Allah, described as the absolute core of Islamic belief.
Topics that use Tawhid
- Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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