The meaning of Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah and Tawhid-ul-Uluhiyyah


Question:

What is the meaning of Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah and Tawhid-ul-Uluhiyyah?

Answer:

The meaning of Tawhid-ul-Rububiyyah (Oneness of Allah’s Lordship) is the ascription of all Acts of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) to none but Him Alone, such as: creation, bringing into being, providing sustenance, giving life, and causing death.

The meaning of Tawhid-ul-Uluhiyyah (Oneness of Worship) is the dedication of all acts of the servants to none but Allah Alone, such as: Du’a (supplication), asking help, seeking refuge, fear, hope, reliance and all other forms of ‘Ibadah (worship).

May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family and Companions