Concept of Oneness of God (Tawheed )

in Islam

Who is Allah?

No one has seen Allah We know about Allah from what Allah mentioned about

Himself in the Quran and through Prophet Muhammad (s). We know Allah from His attributes as mentioned in the above

two sources.

Who is Allah?

The Word ‘Allah’ in the Arabic Bible

His Name is Allah

The names Allah and God

How to benefit from Allah’s Attributes?

Attributes of Allah are not just for us to know them or understand them.

But for us to ponder on them and connect with them. Example: Allah is All-Seeing What does this attributes of Allah mean to us? How should we live our life knowing this sublime

attribute of Allah?

Allah is ONE (Al-Ahad)

Allah is One This forms the core belief of Islam Allah is ONE in His essence and in person. Allah is NOT one in three or any such division or multiplication. “Say: He is Allah, The One and only”(Quran112:1)

Allah is the sole Creator (Al – Khaliq)

Allah is the sole Originator of the heavens and the earth No one along with Allah who took part in the creation process No one besides Allah who took part in the creation process.

The Creator of the heavens and the earth; and when He decrees a thing, He but says to it 'Be,' and it is. (Quran 2:117)

Allah doesn’t rest nor need to get refreshed

“Allah! There is no God but He. the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth.

Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His permission? He knows what happens to them (His creatures) in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter . And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills.

His throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.” (Quran 2:255)

Allah alone is worthy of worship

Allah alone is worthy of worship No one should be worshipped ALONG with Allah No one should be worshipped BESIDES Allah. Allah should be worship DIRECTLY Allah should not be worshipped via any intermediary like a

Prophet, Saint, Idol etc. ‘You Alone we worship and You alone we seek for help’ (Quran

1:5)

Allah Begets not, nor is begotten

And they say: Allah has begotten a son. Glory be to Him. Nay, to Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth, and all surrender with obedience (in worship) to Him. (Quran 2:116)

"He begets not, nor was He begotten; (Quran 112:3)

None is equal to Allah

Allah, alone, is worthy of His Divine attributes. Creation should not be given these attributes of Allah. Allah should not be given the attributes of creation. HE is the originator of the heavens and the earth. HE has made for you pairs

of you own selves, and of the cattle also HE has made pairs. HE multiplies you therein. There is nothing whatever like unto HIM, and HE is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing. (Quran 42:11)

Allah is All-Knowing (Al-Khabir)

Allah knows everything. He knows what we do openly or secretly Allah knows what we think and our intentions. “Should He not know, - He that created? and He is the One that understands

the finest mysteries (and) is well-acquainted (with them).” (Quran 67:14)

Allah is the Sustainer (Ar-Razzaq)

The oxygen we breath The water present in the world The vegetables and fruits Animals….. All and everyone depends on Allah and Allah depends on none.

“For Allah is He Who gives (all) Sustenance, - Lord of Power, - Steadfast (for ever).” (Quran51:58)

Allah is the giver and taker of life

He gives life and death to all the creatures. “And He it is Who gives life and causes death, and (in)

His (control) is the alternation of the night and the day; do you not then understand?” (Quran23:80)

Allah – The Judge on the Day of Judgment

Allah is All-Just Allah is All-Knowing Allah is All-Perfect Allah is The Rewarder Thus Allah is the best entity to judge us on the Day of Judgment. No one will judge us along with Allah No one will judge us besides Allah. “Master of the Day of Judgment” (Quran 1:4)

Allah is The First & The Last

When there was nothing, He was. When there will be nothing, He still will be. Allah is Eternal, Immortal. “He is the First as well as the Last, the Manifest as well as the Hidden , and

He has knowledge of everything.” (Quran 57:3)

Allah is The Most Loving

Allah is the source of all love and kindness Allah is the most affectionate Allah is the one deserving the most love and affection “And He is the Oft-Forgiving, Full of Loving-Kindness.” (Quran

85:14)

Names of Allah 1-10

Allah   The Greatest Name

Ar-Rahman 1 The All-Compassionate

Ar-Rahim 2 The All-Merciful

Al-Malik 3 The Absolute Ruler

Al-Quddus 4 The Pure One

As-Salam 5 The Source of Peace

Al-Mu'min 6 The Inspirer of Faith

Al-Muhaymin 7 The Guardian

Al-'Aziz 8 The Victorious

Al-Jabbar 9 The Compeller

Al-Mutakabbir 10 The Greatest

Names of Allah 11-20

Al-Khaliq 11 The Creator

Al-Bari' 12 The Maker of OrderAl-Musawwir 13 The Shaper of BeautyAl-Ghaffar 14 The Forgiving

Al-Qahhar 15 The Subduer

Al-Wahhab 16 The Giver of All

Ar-Razzaq 17 The SustainerAl-Fattah 18 The OpenerAl-'Alim 19 The Knower of All

Al-Qabid 20 The Constrictor

Al-Basit 21 The Reliever

Al-Khafid 22 The Abaser

Ar-Rafi' 23 The Exalter

Al-Mu'izz 24 The Bestower of Honors

Al-Mudhill 25 The Humiliator

As-Sami 26 The Hearer of All

Al-Basir 27 The Seer of All

Al-Hakam 28 The Judge

Al-'Adl 29 The Just

Al-Latif 30 The Subtle One

Names of Allah 21-30

Names of Allah 31-40

Al-Khabir 31 The All-AwareAl-Halim 32 The ForebearingAl-'Azim 33 The Magnificent

Al-Ghafur 34 The Forgiver and Hider of Faults

Ash-Shakur 35 The Rewarder of Thankfulness

Al-'Ali 36 The HighestAl-Kabir 37 The GreatestAl-Hafiz 38 The PreserverAl-Muqit 39 The NourisherAl-Hasib 40 The Accounter

Al-Jalil 41 The MightyAl-Karim 42 The GenerousAr-Raqib 43 The Watchful One

Al-Mujib 44 The Responder to Prayer

Al-Wasi' 45 The All-Comprehending

Al-Hakim 46 The Perfectly WiseAl-Wadud 47 The Loving OneAl-Majíd 48 The Majestic OneAl-Ba'ith 49 The ResurrectorAsh-Shahid 50 The Witness

Names of Allah 41-50

Al- Haqq 51 The Truth

Al-Wakil 52 The Trustee

Al-Qawi 53 The Possessor of All Strength

Al-Matin 54 The Forceful One

Al-Wáli 55 The Governor

Al-Hamid 56 The Praised One

Al-Muhsi 57 The Appraiser

Al-Mubdi 58 The Originator

Al-Mu'id 59 The Restorer

Al-Muhyi 60 The Giver of Life

Names of Allah 51-60

Al-Mumit 61 The Taker of Life

Al-Hayy 62 The Ever Living One

Al-Qayyum 63 The Self-Existing One

Al-Wajid 64 The FinderAl-Májid 65 The GloriousAl-Wahid 66 The Only OneAl-Ahad 67 The One

As-Samad 68 The Satisfier of All Needs

Al-Qadir 69 The All Powerful

Al-Muqtadir 70 The Creator of All Power

Names of Allah 61-70

Al-Muqaddim 71 The ExpediterAl-Mu'akhkhir 72 The DelayerAl-Awwal 73 The FirstAl-Akhir 74 The LastAz-Zahir 75 The Manifest OneAl-Batin 76 The Hidden One

Al-Walí 77 The Protecting Friend

Al-Muta'ali 78 The Supreme OneAl-Barr 79 The Doer of Good

At-Tawwib 80 The Guide to Repentance

Names of Allah 71-80

Al-Muntaqim 81 The AvengerAl-Afu 82 The ForgiverAr-Ra'uf 83 The ClementMalik al-Mulk 84 The Owner of All

Dhul-JalaliWal-Ikram

85 The Lord of Majesty and Bounty

Al-Muqsit 86 The Equitable OneAl-Jami 87 The GathererAl-Ghani 88 The Rich OneAl-Mughni 89 The Enricher

Al-Mani' 90 The Preventer of Harm

Names of Allah 81-90

Ad-Darr 91 The Creator of The Harmful

An-Nafi 92 The Creator of Good

An-Nur 93 The LightAl-Hadi 94 The GuideAl-Badi 95 The Originator

Al-Baqi 96 The Everlasting One

Al-Warith 97 The Inheritor of All

Ar-Rashid 98 The Righteous Teacher

As-Sabur 99 The Patient One

Names of Allah 91-99