to complete “the use theory of meaning”, paul horwich put forward a new thesis upon which some usages of a word have explanatory role and justify the overall use-regularities of that word. these specific usages have a basic acceptance property which makes them believable in user’s belief system and, like a semantic axiom, make other usages justified. but, there are still some usages that cannot...

muslim scholars differ widely on the meaning of the pure word ‘lā illāha illa allāh’ (there is no god expect for god) and its indication to monotheism. a number of possibilities have been raised pertaining to this exalted verse and if some of them are accepted as true, the word tawhīd will not signify complete unity and monotheism. after thoroughly examining the meanings claimed for the words e...