Proofs of monotheism in Sura: Al-Faatihah - A Rhetorical Study-

Abstract

This article examines a pivotal question concerning the ultimate purpose of creation, as articulated in the greatest Surah revealed in the Quran : the concept of Monotheism (Tawhid) in Surah Al-Fatiha. Muslim scholars have consistently devoted profound attention to this noble Surah and its central theme, giving them precedence over all others. This attention stems from the abundant evidences reflecting Divine love for both the Surah and its core message, as well as the unique virtues granted to them—virtues that remain unparalleled.

But who checks what was written for this purpose, he would find out either excessively concise to the point of insufficiency or unduly prolix and tedious. Many are further marked by fragmented discussions and scattered insights. Consequently, a systematic dual-aspect study: legal and creedal aspect represented in the study of monotheism (Tawhid), which is ALLAH’s right over his servants; and linguistic rhetorical aspect invoking the rules of Arabic Rhetoric and mechanism of discourse analysis laid down by the scholars of Semantics that were found to study this unique inclusive Surah.