What is Kitab at-Tawheed?
كتاب التوحيد
Kitab at-Tawheed (كتاب التوحيد, also written Kitab al-Tawheed) is a foundational text on aqeedah, or Islamic creed. Its title is commonly rendered as “The Book of Monotheism” or “The Book of Tawheed.” It gathers Quranic verses and prophetic narrations around the worship of Allah alone and the avoidance of shirk (associating partners with Allah).
It was written by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. The original work is a concise Arabic matn (source text), not a modern textbook: its chapters are deliberately brief and evidence-led. Students commonly study it with a teacher or a sharah—an explanation that expands its wording, context, and evidences.
The book and its explanation are different
The original text (المتن)
The Arabic text is the work itself: short chapter headings followed by its evidences. Read it when you want to follow the book directly.
A sharah (شرح)
A sharah is a teacher’s explanation of the text. The two complete series below help listeners study the same book in Urdu or Arabic.
A simple way to study Kitab at-Tawheed
- Read the chapter heading and its Arabic text.
- Listen to the matching lesson in order, rather than jumping between topics.
- Review the cited verses and narrations with a qualified teacher where possible.
- Move to the next lesson after understanding the previous one.
Read & listen free on this site
Urdu Sharah
Shaikh Abdullah Nasir Rahmani Hafizahullah explains the full book in 50 Urdu audio lectures across 15 classes.
Arabic Duroos
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan Hafizahullah explains Kitab at-Tawheed in 91 Arabic audio duroos.
Arabic Text
Read the full Arabic matn of Kitab at-Tawheed — every chapter with its Quranic verses and ahadith.
Urdu Translation
Read the Arabic verses and narrations alongside the Urdu rendering, chapter by chapter.
Sources and further reading
- The complete Arabic text on this site, arranged chapter by chapter.
- IslamHouse: Book of Monotheism, Allah’s Right over People—a reference edition and description of the work.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kitab at-Tawheed? +
Kitab at-Tawheed (كتاب التوحيد) is a foundational Islamic text on monotheism by Shaikh ul Islam al-Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Rahimahullah. It explains Tawheed — the oneness of Allah — using evidence from the Quran and authentic Sunnah.
Who wrote Kitab at-Tawheed? +
It was written by Shaikh ul Islam al-Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab ibn Sulayman al-Tamimi Al Najdi Rahimahullah (1703–1792). The book is widely taught in institutes and seminaries across the Muslim world.
Is there an Urdu explanation available? +
Yes. Fazilat Shaikh Abdullah Nasir Rahmani Hafizahullah has recorded a complete sharah (explanation) — 50 Urdu lectures in 15 classes, free on this website and the Android app.
Is there an Arabic explanation available? +
Yes. Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan Hafizahullah explains Kitab at-Tawheed in 91 Arabic audio duroos, free on this website and the Android app.
How should I study Kitab at-Tawheed? +
Listen class by class in order — the website plays every lecture free with autoplay and lock-screen controls, and the free app adds Study Mode for structured, offline study.