Oneness of Allah
Belief in the existence of Allah is in everyone’s nature. It has been observed that even devout [i.e. strong]
disbelievers when suffering any illness, trouble or at the time of death mention the name of Allah involuntarily. Let’s learn our beliefs about Allah
Question 12: ‘Allah is the Creator of everything.’ Is it correct?
Answer: Yes! It is absolutely correct that Allah is the Creator of everything. Anyone who has even
a little wisdom can realize that the sky, the stars, the planets, humans, animals and all
creatures have been created by the Creator. There must be a Being Who has created
everything. Take the example of a chair or a door or a window etc. When we look at them, we
immediately realize that these things have been made by any carpenter. Although we did not
see them being made with our naked eyes, our wisdom guides us and we believe that there
must be a maker of these things. If a person can be recognized by his footprints [or
fingerprints], why then it cannot be believed by looking at the sky and the earth that there is a
Maker of these things.
Some beliefs about oneness of Allah and their explanation
Question 13: What does oneness of Allah mean?
Answer: Oneness of Allah means believing that Allah is One and no one is His partner,
neither in His Being nor in His Attributes; neither in His blessed Names nor in His Acts and
nor in His Commandments.
Question 14: If anyone associates partner with Allah in anything whether it is His
Oneness or His Attributes; His Names or His Acts or His commandments,
then what will he be called?
Answer: If anyone associates partner with Allah in anything whether it is His
Oneness or His Attributes, His Names or His Acts or His Commandments,
then he will be called a polytheist and disbeliever.
Polytheism in the Being of Allah
Question 15: What does ‘polytheism in the Being of Allah mean?
Answer: Polytheism in the Being of Allah means believing anyone to be god besides Allah. In
actual fact, Allah is One and has no partner. If there were any other god, all the system of
life would ruin; as is mentioned in the Glorious Quran:
‘If there were gods other than Allah in the heavens and the earth, they would be destroyed.’
[Kanz-ul-Iman (Translation of Quran)]
(Part 17, Surah Al-Ambiya, Ayah 22)
Polytheism in the Attributes of Allah
Question 16: What does ‘polytheism in Attributes of Allah mean?
Answer: To consider someone to be a partner in any of the Attributes of Allah or to believe that
anyone has the very same attributes that only Allah has, is polytheism [Shirk]. For
example, Allah has always existed. Believing that anyone has always existed like Allah is polytheism. Similarly, Allah hears all by Himself [without being granted the ability of
hearing by anyone]. Believing that anyone hears all by himself like Allah is polytheism in
the Attributes of Allah. Remember! The Holy Quran and Ahadees used some of the
Attributes of Allah apparently for Ambiya Kiraam, Awliya and even for ordinary people.
Polytheism in the Names of Allah
Question 17: What does polytheism in the Names of Allah mean?
Answer: To consider anyone to be a partner in the Names of Allah is polytheism. For example,
calling someone ‘Allah. Regarding the blessed Ayah, it is stated in
Khaza’in-ul-Irfan: No one is the partner of Allah in His names. The Oneness of Allah is so obvious that even polytheists did not give the name ‘Allah’ to any of their false gods.
Polytheism in the Acts of Allah
Question 18: What is meant by polytheism in the acts of Allah?
Answer: To consider anyone a partner in the acts that are specific to Allah is called ‘polytheism in
the acts of Allah. For example, bestowing Nubuwwah and Risalat is an act of Allah.
The Holy Quran says:
Allah chooses the Noble Rusul from the angels, and from men; indeed Allah is All Hearing, All Seeing
[Kanz-ul-Iman (Translation of Quran)]
(Part 17, Surah Al-Hajj, Ayah 75)
Therefore, considering anyone other than Allah to be the giver of Nubuwwah is polytheism in the acts of
Allah
Question 12: ‘Allah is the Creator of everything.’ Is it correct?
Answer: Yes! It is absolutely correct that Allah is the Creator of everything. Anyone who has even a little wisdom can realize that the sky, the stars, the planets, humans, animals and all creatures have been created by the Creator. There must be a Being Who has created everything. Take the example of a chair or a door or a window etc. When we look at them, we immediately realize that these things have been made by any carpenter. Although we did not see them being made with our naked eyes, our wisdom guides us and we believe that there must be a maker of these things. If a person can be recognized by his footprints [or fingerprints], why then it cannot be believed by looking at the sky and the earth that there is a Maker of these things.
Some beliefs about oneness of Allah and their explanation
Question 13: What does oneness of Allah mean?
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