Preface

A Lofty Principle on the Oneness of Allah
Authored by Abū al-ʿAbbās Aḥmad ibn ʿAbd al-Ḥalīm ibn Taymiyyah al-Ḥarrānī

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. Blessings and peace be upon him in abundant measure.

To proceed: This is a weighty principle concerning the oneness of Allah and the devotion of one’s intention and deeds exclusively to Him—both in worship and in seeking assistance. Allah the Exalted says: “Say, ‘O Allah, Owner of Sovereignty, You grant dominion to whom You will and You withdraw dominion from whom You will; You exalt whom You will and You abase whom You will …’” [Āl ʿImrān: 26]. He also says: “Whatever blessing you enjoy is from Allah; then, when hardship touches you, to Him alone you cry for help.” [al-Naḥl: 53]. And He, the Exalted, says: “And if—”