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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Monotheistic Conception of the Universe Monotheistic Conception of the World All these qualities and characteristics which are an essential requirement of a good conception of the world are found in monotheistic conception. It is the only conception which has all these characteristics.

Monotheistic conception means the realization of the fact that the world has come out of a wise will and that its system is founded on mercy, munificence and all that is good. It aims at leading the existing things to a perfection befitting them. Monotheistic conception means that the world is 'mono-axis' and 'mono-orbit'. It means that the world is 'from Allah' and returns' to Allah'. All the existing things of the world are harmonious and their evolution proceeds towards the same centre.

Nothing has been created in vain and without having a purpose. The world is being managed under a series of definite systems known as 'Divine law'. Among the existing things man enjoys a special dignity, and has a special duty and a special mission. He is responsible for his own promotion and perfection as well as the reform of his society. The world is a school, and Allah rewards everyone according to his intention and valid effort.

Monotheistic conception of the world is supported by logic, science and sound arguments. Every particle of the world is a sign of the existence of an All-Wise and All-Knowing Allah and every leaf of a tree is a book of spiritual knowledge. Monotheistic conception of the world gives to life a meaning, a spirit and a goal. It puts man on a way to perfection on which he continues to march forward without stopping at any stage. Monotheistic conception of the world has a special attraction.

It gives vitality and vigour to man. It puts forward lofty and sacred goals and produces selfless individuals. Monotheistic conception of the world is the only conception of it which gives meaning to the responsibility of people to each other. Similarly it is the only conception that saves man from falling into the abyss of absurdity. Islamic Conception of the World Islamic conception of the world is monotheistic. Islam has presented monotheism in its purest form.

From Islamic point of view, Allah has no like of Him and nothing can be compared to Him: "There is nothing like Him."(Surah ash-Shura, 42:11) Allah is absolutely independent. All depend on Him, but He depends on none: "You are in need of Allah. And Allah!