The first creed on earth is the monotheism of Allah
Selections from the Book ‘’Lot (peace be upon him) and his Mission in Confronting Corruption and Sexual Deviance’’ …
Written by Dr. Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi...
Episode (19)
In reality, the first creed known on earth is Islam, based on the belief in the Oneness of Allah's Lordship and His exclusive right to be worshipped. This has been elucidated in my books "The Story of Creation and Adam (peace be upon him)" and "The Story of Noah (peace be upon him) and the Great Flood". Strong evidence, clear proofs, and established arguments refute the claims of those who label themselves as "comparative religion scholars". These individuals and others, including evolutionists, who speak of monotheism as a late stage in the development of belief, preceded by various stages of polytheism, idolatry, nature worship, and sun and star worship. Their biased studies are based on a method directed by specific historical, psychological, and political factors. Their aim is to undermine the foundation of divine religions, divine revelation, and the messages from Allah, seeking to prove that religions are human inventions that evolved with the development of human thought over time.
When it is established that the call of the prophets (peace be upon them) is one call, which is the call to worship Allah Almighty and to uphold His Oneness, we mean the comprehensive concept of monotheism and worship. This entails removing people from servitude and subjugation to other than Allah and directing them towards the exclusive servitude to Allah alone in all its aspects. It is not merely about unifying people linguistically or performing outward acts of worship to Allah alone. Rather, it involves ensuring that their hearts, sources of guidance, and legislations are directed solely towards Allah Almighty.
The mission of the prophets in their messages and calls is more comprehensive than this limited concept of monotheism and faith. If the call was to monotheism, with this limited understanding, it would not have warranted all the strenuous efforts and immense sacrifices made by the prophets and messengers of Allah (peace be upon them).
- Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi, Lot (peace be upon him) and his Mission in Confronting Corruption and Sexual Deviance, pp. 83-84.
- In the Shadows of the Qur’an, Sayyid Qutb, 3/1882.
- Educational Pauses in the Light of the Holy Qur’an, Abdul Aziz Nasser Al-Jalil, 3/45.
For further information and review of the sources for the article, see:
The Book of ‘’Lot (peace be upon him) and his Mission in Confronting Corruption and Sexual Deviance’’ on the official website of Sheikh Dr. Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi:
