Indeed Tawheed is the beginning of the religion and its end; its inner core and outer shell; and it is the beginning and end of the call of the Messengers. It is the meaning of the “None has the right to be worshiped except Allaah.” Due to it the creation was created, the Messengers were sent, and the books were revealed. By way of it the people are divided into believers and disbelievers; blessed people of paradise and wretched people of the fire. It is the first obligation upon the responsible person and it is the reality of the religion of Al-Islaam besides which Allaah will not accept any other religion. Therefore, its affair is of the utmost importance and it is very great. Each of us is in need of being reminded of it and enlightened regarding it.
Within this treatise, From the Signposts of Tawheed, is a clarification of the beacons and signposts of Tawheed, by way of the following
The First The Characteristics and Tawheed and Its Virtues
The Second The Definition of Tawheed and its Reality
The Third Actualizing Tawheed and Perfecting It
The Fourth The Nullifiers of Tawheed and That which Makes it Deficient
The Fifth The Source of Tawheed and its Origin
The Sixth The Fruits of Tawheed and its Benefits
The speech within this treatise revolves around these six issues, in summary and in a concise manner. Each one of these issues is in need of extensive clarification; However, I will abridge the speech regarding them to that which will actualize the intent—by the permission of Allaah—and from Him Alone aid is sought and success is requested.