nature of god

• What is the nature of Allah according to the Qur'an?


  Allah is One, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
• What do Muslims believe about Allah?

  He is the one true God deserving of worship
• How should Allah be treated according to Muslims?

  With respect as the supreme being
• What role does Allah play in the world according to Muslims?

  He is the creator, designer, and sustainer
• What does the word Tawhid mean?

  Oneness of Allah
• Why is Tawhid important in Islam?

  It helps Muslims center their lives around Allah
• What is the first part of the Shahadah?

  Confirming that Allah is the only God
• What is considered blasphemy in Islam?

  Believing in other gods
• What are the attributes of Allah according to Muslims?

  Transcendent, Fair, Immanent, Omnipotent, Beneficent, Merciful
• How is Allah described in terms of justice?

  Allah is fair and just
• What does Adalat mean in relation to Allah?

  Justice in the creation of the world
• How many names does Allah have according to the Qur'an?

  99 names
• What is the purpose of Allah's 99 names?

  To relate to and understand Allah's attributes
• Name three of Allah's 99 names.

  Al-Hakim, Al-Hakam, Al-Rahim
• What are Subhah beads used for in Islam?

  To remember the 99 names of Allah
• What does the Qur'an say about Allah's oneness?

  Say ‘He is Allah, [who is] One'