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monotheism

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/ˌmɒnəˈθiːɪzəm/ · mon-o-the-ism

The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Meanings

nounformal

The doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

یہ عقیدہ کہ صرف ایک خدا ہے۔

توحید

Tawheed

Synonyms

monoismunitarianismsingularityیک خدائیایک پرستیمحض خدا کی پرستش

Antonyms

polytheismکثرت خدا

Common Collocations

  • the principle of monotheism
  • monotheism of Abrahamic religions

Example Sentences

Monotheism is a foundational aspect of many religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

توحید بہت سی religions کا بنیادی پہلو ہے، بشمول یہودیت، عیسائیت، اور اسلام۔

Tawheed bohat si religions ka buniyadi pehlu hai, beshumar Yahudiyat, Isaaiyat, aur Islam.

Many philosophers have explored the concept of monotheism throughout history.

بہت سے فلسفیوں نے تاریخ میں توحید کے تصور کی تلاش کی ہے۔

Bohat se falsafion ne tareekh mein Tawheed ke tasawwur ki talash ki hai.

The debate between monotheism and polytheism has been a significant topic in religious studies.

توحید اور کثرت خدا کے درمیان بحث مذہبی مطالعے کا ایک اہم موضوع رہا ہے۔

Tawheed aur kasrat Khuda ke darmiyan behas mazhabi mutala ka aik aham mauzoo raha hai.

Easily Confused With

polytheism:Polytheism refers to the belief in multiple gods, whereas monotheism refers to the belief in a single god.

Word Family

monotheist
nounمؤمن توحید
monotheistic
adjectiveتوحیدی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mono' as single and 'theism' as belief, combining to mean the belief in one god.

Envision a single shining star in the dark sky symbolizing one god.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا واحد ہے، سب کچھ اس کی نشانی ہے ایمان کی روشنیاں، توحید کی کہانی ہے

Khuda wahid hai, sab kuch us ki nishani hai Eeman ki roshniyan, Tawheed ki kahani hai

God is one, everything is a sign of Him. The lights of faith tell the story of monotheism.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ایک خدا کی عبادت کرنا

Aik Khuda ki ibadat karna

To worship one God.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "monotheistes" — the belief in one god

First known use: 17th century

The term 'monotheism' arose in the 17th century to describe the belief in a single all-powerful deity, contrasting with polytheism.