One day, a disciple approached their Sufi master and asked, “Master, what is the essence of Islam?”
The master replied, “The essence of Islam is Tawheed, the belief in the oneness of God. It is the foundation upon which all other aspects of the faith are built.”
The disciple asked, “But what does it mean to truly believe in the oneness of God?”
The master replied, “To truly believe in Tawheed is to recognize that there is nothing in existence that is worthy of worship except for God. It is to recognize that all power, knowledge, and authority come from God alone.”
The disciple asked, “But how can we cultivate this belief within ourselves?”
The master replied, “We must cultivate a state of mindfulness and awareness, recognizing that God is always present in our lives and in the world around us. We must strive to live in a way that is consistent with the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad, seeking to embody the qualities of compassion, justice, and humility that are central to the Islamic tradition.”
The disciple nodded, understanding that the path to true belief in Tawheed requires not only intellectual understanding, but also a deep commitment to living a life of service to God and others.
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