Tawḥīd First, O Callers to Islam!

Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir ad-Dīn al-Albānī

• A Fundamental Reminder about Allah’s Oneness

Tawḥīd First, O Callers to Islam! is a sincere and powerful message from the renowned scholar Shaykh Muḥammad Nāṣir ad-Dīn al-Albānī (may Allah have mercy on him), aiming to restore the priority of Allah’s Oneness in Islamic preaching. This concise yet rich book affirms that any call to Islam must begin with Tawḥīd as the foundation of all reform and religious awakening.

Hence, Tawḥīd First, O Callers to Islam! warns that any daʿwah which neglects this fundamental pillar risks going astray. The author emphasizes the error of reversing priorities—a common issue in modern preaching where politics or secondary issues precede the core message of the divine revelation.

• The Centrality of Tawḥīd in Reform

Tawḥīd is the first obligation placed upon mankind. Shaykh al-Albānī (may Allah have mercy on him) uses evidence from the Qur’ān and authentic Sunnah to demonstrate that every Prophet began his mission with the call to Tawḥīd. Tawḥīd First, O Callers to Islam! presents clear and compelling arguments showing that no true reform can take place without this firm foundation.

Moreover, the book dispels the notion that people can be rightly guided without a clear emphasis on Tawḥīd. It denounces approaches that downplay its importance, considering them methodologically flawed and ineffective.

• A Direct Address to Contemporary Preachers

This work directly addresses preachers, teachers, and students of knowledge, urging them to re-evaluate their priorities. Tawḥīd First, O Callers to Islam! cautions against emotional or shallow daʿwah that lacks firm grounding, and instead promotes a methodology faithful to the path of the righteous predecessors. It is a guide for those who seek to return to the essence of the message: worshiping Allah alone with no partners.

Concise, clear, and powerful, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking clarity in their daʿwah or personal religious journey. It offers a balanced and authentic vision anchored in knowledge and sincerity.