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9. THE SIX ARTICLES OF ISLAMIC FAITH

9.1. Belief in Allah

This includes the following beliefs:

  • Belief in Allah’s existence: The existence of humankind and the entire universe is not a mere accident or the product of chance. The universe and everything that is in it manifests and points to the realization of a Creator.
  • Belief that Allah is the Creator, the Sustainer, the Owner of the universe and its contents, the provider of everything, the Giver of life and the Causer of death.
  • Belief that Allah is the only One who has the right to be Worshipped.
  • Allah has revealed, both in His Final Revelation, the Qur’an and through his Prophet’s teachings, ninety-nine names and attributes. They offer some insight into the absolutely unique, wondrous and perfect nature of Allah. The most frequently used name is Allah, which means the ‘Worshipped’. Some of those attributes are: the Everlasting, All-Powerful, All-Knowing, All-Hearing, All- Seeing, Self-Sufficient and Self-Sustaining. Allah Almighty is above all comprehension, and He does not resemble His creation, as He has said in the Qur’an: {…There is nothing like unto Him…} (Qur’an 42: 11) He has also said: {Say: He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets, nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.} (Qur’an 112: 1-4) He is the most Rich, free of all needs. He has said in the Qur’an: {And I did not create the jinn and humankind except to worship Me. I do not want from them any provision, nor do I want them to feed Me. Indeed, it is Allah who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength.} (Qur’an 51: 56-58)

Allah’s ninety-nine names and attributes have all been mentioned in the Qur’an and the statements of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him).

Source: (THE PURPOSE OF CREATION)

Compiled by Majed S. Al-Rassi

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