KONSEP KETUHANAN DALAM ISLAM

Concept of Divinity (Ketuhanan) in Islam
📌 The core theme is defining the concept of God (Ketuhanan) in Islam, which follows a previous discussion on humans and religion.
📌 The primary distinction is addressed by differentiating between asking "Who is God?" (Answer: Allah) versus "What is God?" (requiring a conceptual definition).
📌 In Islamic terminology, *Ilah* (God) refers to an object that humans exaggerate, cherish, and prioritize to the extent that they allow themselves to be controlled by it.

Defining 'God' through Quranic Usage
➡️ The term *Ilah* in the Quran points to an object that is glorified and considered important by humans.
➡️ Examples show that Pharaoh was considered an *Ilah* by his people because they obeyed him absolutely, even though he was only a mere human.
➡️ Similarly, individuals who make their **desires (*hawa nafsunya*)** their focus of obedience and priority are considered to have made their desires their *Ilah*.

Human Perception of God and Evolutionism Theory
➡️ Western thought, specifically the Evolutionism Theory (proposed by E. B. Tylor, Smith, etc.), suggests humans reached monotheism through stages: Dynamism (belief in power/energy in objects), Animism (belief in spirits in objects), Polytheism (belief in stronger spirits/gods), and Henotheism (recognizing one supreme god while accepting others).
➡️ This evolutionary theory is contradicted by findings showing that some primitive communities already possessed monotheistic beliefs.

The Islamic Perspective on the Nature of God (Tauhid)
📌 The Quran asserts that recognizing and worshipping God is **human nature (*fitrah*)**, evidenced by Surah Ar-Rum, verse 30: $fitrotul lohil lati fatar an-nasa 'alaiha$.
📌 God took a covenant from humanity in the realm of souls (*alam arwah*), establishing their innate recognition of God as their Lord ($Alastu birobbikum? Qalu Bala$).
📌 Tauhid (Oneness of God) involves two components: Tauhid Rububiyah (belief that Allah is the sole Creator and Regulator of the universe) and Tauhid Uluhiyah (belief that Allah is the only being deserving of worship, guidance, and obedience).

Dangers Opposing Tauhid: Shirk and Kufr
➡️ The opposite of Tauhid is Shirk (associating partners with God) and Kufr (disbelief/ingratitude).
➡️ Shirk Akbar (Major Shirk) involves worshipping entities other than God (e.g., sun, trees, graves); Shirk Asghar (Minor Shirk) involves performing acts of worship for worldly recognition or praise.
➡️ Kufr includes denying God's existence (Atheism), disobeying God's commands, or turning away from His religion.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The **true definition of God (*Ilah*) is something humans prioritize so highly that they willingly surrender control to it.
➡️ Achieving perfect Tauhid requires fulfilling both Rububiyah (acknowledging creation/regulation) and Uluhiyah (directing all worship exclusively to Allah).
➡️ The concept of worshipping desire (*hawa nafsunya*) highlights that religious devotion is defined by absolute obedience and prioritization, not just ritual acts like prostration.
➡️ Humans possess an innate, foundational inclination towards monotheism (*fitrah*)** established by God before birth.

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