WHO IS ALLAH?

Allah is the One and Only God in Islam, the Creator of the universe, eternal, without partner, child, or equal. Muslims believe Allah alone deserves worship and that He is perfectly merciful, just, and wise.

Definition: Who Is Allah in Islam?

In Islam, Allah is:

• The Creator of everything
• Independent and self-sufficient (As-Samad)
• Merciful and Just
• Unlike His creation

قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ

“Say: He is Allah, the One…” (Qur’an 112:1–4)

What Is Tawheed?

Tawheed means affirming the absolute oneness of Allah in:

• Lordship (Creator and Sustainer)
• Worship (Only He is worshipped)
• Names and Attributes (Perfect and unique)

Is Allah the Same God as the God of Abraham?

Yes. Muslims believe Allah is the same God worshipped by Prophet Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (عليه السلام). Islam teaches continuity of monotheism.

What Are the Attributes of Allah?

Allah has 99 Beautiful Names (Asma’ul Husna), including:

• Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful)
• Al-Ghafoor (The Most Forgiving)
• Al-Hakeem (The Most Wise)
• Al-‘Adl (The Most Just)

Where Is Allah?

Allah is above His creation yet fully aware of everything. He is not confined by space or time.

وَهُوَ مَعَكُمْ أَيْنَ مَا كُنتُمْ

“He is with you wherever you are.” (Qur’an 57:4)

Why Is Knowing Who Allah Is Important?

• Gives life purpose
• Strengthens faith
• Builds inner peace
• Guides moral character