Risalah Tauhid (The Treatise on Monotheism) is a book written by Syekh Muhammad Abduh, a prominent Egyptian scholar and reformer in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book is considered as one of his most influential works, as it presents his views on the core doctrine of Islam, namely tawhid (the oneness of God).
The book was originally written in Arabic and published in 1906, a year after Abduh's death. It was based on a series of lectures that Abduh delivered at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, where he was the Grand Mufti of Egypt. The book consists of 12 chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of tawhid, such as its definition, its proofs, its implications, its relation to other doctrines, and its challenges in the modern world.
The book is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic theology and philosophy, as it combines rational arguments with scriptural evidences to defend and explain the concept of tawhid. Abduh also attempts to reconcile the traditional teachings of Islam with the contemporary developments in science, politics, and culture. He argues that tawhid is not only a belief, but also a way of life that guides Muslims to achieve happiness and justice in this world and the hereafter.
The book has been translated into several languages, including English, French, Turkish, Urdu, and Indonesian. It has also been the subject of many studies and commentaries by various scholars and thinkers. The book is available online in PDF format for free download from several sources . However, it is recommended to read the book with a critical mind and an open heart, as Abduh himself said: "Do not accept anything from me blindly; rather, examine it carefully and accept only what you find convincing."
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