The Concept of Tawhid as a Foundation of Islam: A Sunni-Shia Discussion (Part 2 of 2)

Dr Mohammed Khalid concluded with the following statements; 

- Theologically, the Sunni and Shia schools of thought have a similar notion of tawhid. There may be differences in the terms used in  describing Tawhid, however, the differences do not make a difference to the essence of the oneness of God’ 

- The concepts of Tawassul and Sha’faa are not contradictory to the notion of tawhid. They are just a means of gaining the nearness of God. 

- It was also concluded that a further discussion on Tawassul and  Shaf’aa according to the Sunni and Shia perspectives is required, to allow for an in-depth discussion on these topics for the benefit of all scholars.