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No. 293 | May 202523community and those who adhered to polytheistic practices.Qur%u2019anic and Historical Foundations of Disavowal of PolytheistsThe disavowal of polytheists, considered a fundamental Qur%u2019anic and Islamic principle, has played an important role in shaping the collective identity of Muslims and defining their distinction from non-Muslims throughout history. This principle is a theoretical concept and has manifested itself in concrete actions and attitudes throughout Islamic history, most notably during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and in the subsequent development of Islamic society and jurisprudence. The principle has been integrated into the rituals of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, serving as a potent reminder of the core Islamic tenet of Tawhid (the oneness of God) and the rejection of idolatry.The Holy Qur%u2019an addresses the disavowal of polytheists in many verses, underscoring its importance. For example, Surah al-Tawbah (verses 1-10) provides explicit instructions to the Prophet (peace be upon him) to declare this disavowal, thus making it a divine directive. The opening verse states: %u201cThis is a declaration of repudiation by Allah and His Apostle toward the polytheists with whom you had made a treaty.%u201d This verse emphasizes the abrogation of agreements made with polytheists, signaling a new era where the dominance of monotheism was to be established.Sura Al-Mumtahana (Chapter 60), verse 4, recounts the story of Prophet Ibrahim /Abraham (AS) and his companions, who serve as an exemplary model for Muslims. This verse highlights their bold and unambiguous declaration of aversion to polytheists, stating their complete separation from people who worship idols. This historical precedent reinforces the importance of disavowing polytheism as a fundamental part of Islamic faith and practice, showing it is a legacy stretching back to the foundations of monotheistic belief.