Nature of God in Islam

• What does Islam mean?

  Submission to God
• Who is considered the messenger of Allah?

  Prophet Muhammad
• What is the Islamic holy book called?

  The Qur'an
• What does the word 'Allah' mean in Arabic?

  The god
• What is Tawhid in Islam?

  The belief in the oneness of Allah
• What is the First Pillar of Islam?

  Shahadah
• What does the Shahadah declare?

  There is no god except Allah
• What does transcendence mean in the context of Allah?

  Allah is above and beyond creation
• How many names does Allah have?

  99 names
• What do Allah's 99 names represent?

  His key qualities
• What is one of Allah's names that means 'The Wise'?

  Al Hakim
• What does Ar-Rahmaan mean?

  The Beneficent
• What does Ar-Raheem mean?

  The Merciful
• What does Al-Quddus mean?

  The Most Sacred
• What are the characteristics of Allah in Islam?

  • Tawhid: Oneness of Allah
  • Transcendence: Above creation
  • Fairness: Just nature
  • Immanence: Active in the world
  • Omnipotence: All-powerful
  • Adalat: Justice in Shi'a Islam
• How do the characteristics of Allah influence Muslim worship?

  • Emphasizes the oneness of God
  • Encourages reliance on God's power
  • Inspires justice and fairness in actions
  • Promotes awareness of God's presence in life