[slideshare]fardh'ain lesson#4-arkaan-ul-iiman-in-allah-(11 novl2011)

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““ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”ARKAAN AL-IIMAN”Articles of Faith / BeliefArticles of Faith / Belief

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST MOST COMPASSIONATE,COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL

BELIEVE IN ALLAHBELIEVE IN ALLAH

(The basic message of Islam)(The basic message of Islam)

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSONSFROM PREVIOUS LESSONS

““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, Arabic proper noun; name for God,

it refers to the One and Only, the Unique it refers to the One and Only, the Unique

Creator, Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Creator, Lord Sustainer of the Universe,

Who Alone is God – there is none besides Who Alone is God – there is none besides

Allah.Allah.

No equivalent translation in non-Semitic No equivalent translation in non-Semitic

language.language.All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)



““Muhammad s.a.a.w.” Muhammad s.a.a.w.” : : Arabic name Arabic name

meaning “meaning “the Praised Onethe Praised One”; he is the ”; he is the

Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the servant Chosen, Unlettered Prophet, the servant

and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal and Messenger of Allah, the Awaited Seal

of Prophethood after whom there will be of Prophethood after whom there will be

no more prophet sent.no more prophet sent.


““There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. There are many miracles of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most to be offered as the evidence, and the greatest and most

outstanding of them is still available to be considered by outstanding of them is still available to be considered by

anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without anyone (even today, until the Day of Judgement ) is without

doubt, the Qur’an .... ”doubt, the Qur’an .... ”5



TO CONTINUE ...TO CONTINUE ...

““For We have never sent any Messenger except that he For We have never sent any Messenger except that he

should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.should be heeded (obeyed) by Allah’s leave”.

((Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64Qur’an : An-Nisa : 4 : 64) )


““ Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow me: Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow me:

Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for Allah

is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.“ is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.“ ”.”.

((Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)Qur’an : Aali ‘Imran : 3 : 31)


“……and neither does he (Muhammad) speak out of his

own desire : that (which he conveys to you) is but (a

divine) inspiration with which he is being inspired -

something that a very mighty one has imparted to him…”

(Qur’an : An-Najm : 53 : 3-4)


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:Bear witness that there Bear witness that there is none deserving of is none deserving of worship except Allah, worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is and that Muhammad is His servant and His servant and Messenger.Messenger.


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to establish And to establish Swolah (the obligatory Swolah (the obligatory five daily worship or five daily worship or specific devotion).specific devotion).


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to pay the Zakah And to pay the Zakah (obligatory tax upon (obligatory tax upon the wealth).the wealth).


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to make And to make pilgrimage (Hajj) to the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House (Ka’ba in House (Ka’ba in Makkah) if you are Makkah) if you are able.able.


“Tell me about Islam” Islam is built upon five Islam is built upon five things:things:And to observe fasting And to observe fasting daily in the month of daily in the month of Ramadhan.Ramadhan.



.....“Tell me about iiman (Faith/Belief)”

(Belief) iiman is that (Belief) iiman is that you:you:Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;His angels;His angels;His Books,His Books,His Messengers;His Messengers;In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;In the Decree, the good & In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes from (the bad, all comes from (the eternal knowledge of) eternal knowledge of) Allah;Allah;


........ “ Tell me ........ “ Tell me about ‘about ‘Al-IhsanAl-Ihsan’- ’- (the Best or (the Best or Righteous conduct or Righteous conduct or Excellence)”Excellence)”

““Al-Ihsan” (excellence) Al-Ihsan” (excellence) is:is:... That you serve ... That you serve (worship) Allah as (worship) Allah as though you see Him, though you see Him, but if you do not see but if you do not see Him, He (Allah) sees Him, He (Allah) sees you.”you.”


IIMANIIMAN

BeliefBeliefFaithFaith

ConvictionConviction

IHSANIHSAN

Best or Best or Righteous Righteous ConductConduct

‘‘AMALAMAL [Islam][Islam]

SubmissionSubmissionObedienceObedience

PracticePracticeFaith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is Faith without obedience is meaningless; and obedience without Faith is mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy. mere rituals and may even lead to hypocrisy.

Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN Together, Faith and Obedience must lead to Righteousness with IHSAN which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t. which essentially focus in our intention to sincerely serve Allah s.w.t.

Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission Thus, in these three aspects can one be said to be true in his submission to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).to the Will of Allah (as Muslim).

THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTHE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUHHEED)EED)



IIMANIIMAN is “Belief or Faith” to something beyond sense

perception, termed as “ - al-ghayb” meaning “the

unseen”.

It is derived from the root word “ ” which also means

“safety, peace, security, protection”

It denote: “certainty of the ultimate truth”, adherence to it

instils sense of “security in him” from doubts, uncertainty,

restlessness etc.


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere blind

acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e. Believe or

faith must be with knowledge.


"And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou "And do not follow (pursue) anything of which thou

hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight hast no knowledge: verily (thy) hearing and sight

and heart - all of them - will be called to accountand heart - all of them - will be called to account

for it (on Judgement Day).“for it (on Judgement Day).“

((Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36Q: Bani Israil : 17 :36))


Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Must be with knowledge.

Yet from Islamic perspective “iiman” cannot be by mere

blind acceptance devoid of proof or substantiation i.e.

Must be with knowledge.

Three sources for knowledge:

[1] Five sensory perceptions - ;

[2] Reasoning - ;

[3] True report - ;


(The Detailed Belief)(The Detailed Belief) “Al-iiman “Al-iiman is that you:is that you:

Solemnly believe in Allah;Solemnly believe in Allah;

His angels;His angels;

His Books,His Books,

His Messengers;His Messengers;

In the Afterlife;In the Afterlife;

In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes In the Decree, the good & bad, all comes

from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah from (the eternal knowledge of) Allah

Most Exalted.”Most Exalted.”


THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE FIRST ASPECT REQUIRED IN THE ATTESTATION TO THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (THE ABSOLUTE ONENESS OF ALLAH (TAUTAUHHEEDEED))


IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST COMPASSIONATE,MOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL


"In (with) the Name of Allah, the Most

Compassionate, the Most Merciful."

(Qur'an: Al-Fatiha: 1: 1)

"No vision can encompass Him, "No vision can encompass Him,

whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is whereas He encompasses all vision: for He alone is

unfathomable (latif) unfathomable (latif) **, all-aware.“ , all-aware.“

((Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103Qur’an: An'am: 6: 103))


"There is nothing like unto Him"There is nothing like unto Him**, and yet He , and yet He

alone is all-hearing, all-seeing.“alone is all-hearing, all-seeing.“

((Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11Qur’an: As-Shura 42 : 11) )


Holy Prophet Muhammad Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.ws.a.a.w. have said: . have said:


Holy Prophet Muhammad Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w.s.a.a.w. have said: have said:

"(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon

Allah's creation and do not try to think

of His Essence (Dzat), for you will certainly

not be able to comprehend it.“

(Hadith)


““And yet, some people choose to worship certain And yet, some people choose to worship certain

earthly things or beings as deities that [are supposed earthly things or beings as deities that [are supposed

to] resurrect the dead; and they fail to realize that, to] resurrect the dead; and they fail to realize that,

had there been in heaven or on earth any either deity had there been in heaven or on earth any either deity

besides Allah, both [those realms] would surely have besides Allah, both [those realms] would surely have

fallen to ruin! But limitless in His Glory is Allah, fallen to ruin! But limitless in His Glory is Allah,

enthroned in His awesome almightiness [far] above enthroned in His awesome almightiness [far] above

anything that man can devise by way of definition!”anything that man can devise by way of definition!”

((Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 21-22Qur’an: Anbiya’: 21: 21-22))


The term “ “ pronounce ‘The term “ “ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – ’ –

means “means “partner; associate; one who shares; etcpartner; associate; one who shares; etc.”.”

Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :

“ “associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners .”.”


The term “ “ pronounce ‘The term “ “ pronounce ‘SHIRKSHIRK’ – ’ –

means “means “partner; associate; one who shares; etcpartner; associate; one who shares; etc.”.”

Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of : Therefore in Islam we refer this to the sin of :

“ “associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners associating or ascribing to Allah, with others as partners .”.”

The sin of "The sin of "SHIRKSHIRK “ is in the ‘ “ is in the ‘ belief belief ’ not merely ’ not merely

the ‘the ‘outward actionoutward action.’ .’


NOTE:NOTE:

It is only “ It is only “ SHIRKSHIRK” ” when a person: when a person:

[1] [1] who in his belief, regards other being or entity in creation, who in his belief, regards other being or entity in creation,

or imaginary ‘beings’ conjured in his mind, etc. to be also or imaginary ‘beings’ conjured in his mind, etc. to be also

‘‘DivineDivine’; or’; or

[2] [2] belief that they (these creations) have a share in ‘belief that they (these creations) have a share in ‘Divinity Divinity ’ ’

with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive with Allah in His exclusive aspects; in His exclusive

attributes; or His ‘attributes; or His ‘union or in-dwellingunion or in-dwelling’ or ‘’ or ‘incarnationincarnation’ in ’ in

them; etc. orthem; etc. or


[3] [3] to regard these as being independent of Allah.to regard these as being independent of Allah.

It is indeed true when a learned scholar said: It is indeed true when a learned scholar said:

“ “ “ “ SHIRKSHIRK is an intellectual sin.” is an intellectual sin.”

Just like Just like TAUTAUHHEEDEED, it deals primarily with ‘, it deals primarily with ‘thoughts or thoughts or

cognitioncognition’; i.e. what a person ‘’; i.e. what a person ‘knows and believesknows and believes’ ’

regarding God or the ‘regarding God or the ‘DivineDivine’ - (the doctrine or theological ’ - (the doctrine or theological

concept that person holds in his mind).concept that person holds in his mind).All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

NOTE:NOTE:

A person’s belief may generally be presumed to be A person’s belief may generally be presumed to be

adhering to the creed (religion) which he professes to adhering to the creed (religion) which he professes to

follow.follow.

Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as Thus, unlike non-Muslims, all Muslims are to be regarded as

a “a “MuwaMuwahheedeed”, (upholding ”, (upholding TAUTAUHHEEDEED) unless proven to be ) unless proven to be

otherwise. This is because he begins by denying any other otherwise. This is because he begins by denying any other

to be god before acknowledging Allah – One and Unique to be god before acknowledging Allah – One and Unique

without partner.without partner.All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

NOTE:NOTE:

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN

AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA –

MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e.

associating others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness

from the committing of the sins which I do not know.”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)

DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD :DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD :


ASMA’ WA-SIFATASMA’ WA-SIFAT


"Allah is He, whom there is no other god; "Allah is He, whom there is no other god;

Who knows (all things), both secret and open, Who knows (all things), both secret and open,

He, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.“He, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.“

((Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 22))


"Allah is He, whom there is no other god; the Sovereign, "Allah is He, whom there is no other god; the Sovereign,

the Holy One, the Source of Peace and Perfection, the Holy One, the Source of Peace and Perfection,

the Guardian of faith, the Preserver of Safety, the Guardian of faith, the Preserver of Safety,

the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme.“the Exalted in Might, the Irresistible, the Supreme.“



"Glory be to Allah! (High is He) "Glory be to Allah! (High is He)

above the partners they attribute above the partners they attribute

to Him.“to Him.“



"He is Allah! The Creator, the Evolver,

the Bestower of forms (and colours) –

to Him belongs the Most Beautiful Names!“

(Qur'an: Hashr: 59: 24)


"Whatever is in the heavens or on Earth, "Whatever is in the heavens or on Earth,

both declare His Praise and Glory!“both declare His Praise and Glory!“



"And if my servants ask you concerning Me – behold, "And if my servants ask you concerning Me – behold,

I am near; I respond to the call of him who calls Me: I am near; I respond to the call of him who calls Me:

let him then respond unto Me, and believe in Me, so let him then respond unto Me, and believe in Me, so

that they might follow the right way“that they might follow the right way“

((Qur'an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur'an: Baqarah: 2: 186))


"Say: '[Thus speaks Allah] O you servants of Mine who have "Say: '[Thus speaks Allah] O you servants of Mine who have

transgressed against your own selves! Despair not of Allah's transgressed against your own selves! Despair not of Allah's

mercy: behold, Allah forgives all sins – for verily, He alone is mercy: behold, Allah forgives all sins – for verily, He alone is

much-forgiving, a dispenser of Grace!“much-forgiving, a dispenser of Grace!“

((Qur'an: Zumar: 39: 53Qur'an: Zumar: 39: 53))All Rights Reserved© Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2011)

"No vision can encompass Him whereas He "No vision can encompass Him whereas He

encompasses all vision : for He is unfathomable, encompasses all vision : for He is unfathomable,

all-Aware." all-Aware."

((Qur'an: An'am: 6: 103Qur'an: An'am: 6: 103))


"That no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear "That no bearer of burdens shall be made to bear

another's burden; and naught shall be accounted another's burden; and naught shall be accounted

unto man accept what he is striving for; and in unto man accept what he is striving for; and in

time [the nature of all] his striving will be shown time [the nature of all] his striving will be shown

[to him in its true light], whereupon he shall be [to him in its true light], whereupon he shall be

requited for it with the fullest requital; and that requited for it with the fullest requital; and that

with thy Sustainer is the beginning and the end [of with thy Sustainer is the beginning and the end [of

all that exists].“all that exists].“

((Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38-42Qur'an: Najm: 53: 38-42))


This is one of the traditional approaches in This is one of the traditional approaches in ensuring the understanding of attributes of ensuring the understanding of attributes of Allah, amongst Muslims who are exposed Allah, amongst Muslims who are exposed to other religious or philosophical views, to other religious or philosophical views, does not deviate from that of the pious does not deviate from that of the pious

predecessors’ (Salafus-Soleheen)predecessors’ (Salafus-Soleheen)

EXTRACTED FROM “INTRODUCTION TO TAUHEED COURSE NOTES”


TO DISTINGUISHTO DISTINGUISHALLAH’S EXISTENCE ALLAH’S EXISTENCE

FROM THAT OF CREATIONFROM THAT OF CREATIONAND MUSLIMS’ UNDERSTANDING AND MUSLIMS’ UNDERSTANDING

OF ALLAH’S ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTESOF ALLAH’S ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

ADDITIONAL NOTESADDITIONAL NOTES


“And there is nothing that could be there is nothing that could be

compared to Him.compared to Him.”

(Qur’an: Surah al-Ikhlash: 112)



"There is nothing like unto Him"There is nothing like unto Him**, and yet He alone is , and yet He alone is

all-hearing, all-seeing.“all-hearing, all-seeing.“

((Qur’an: Surah As-Shura 42 : 11Qur’an: Surah As-Shura 42 : 11) )



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Thus, even the "Thus, even the "how how " of His being "" of His being "differentdifferent" from everything " from everything else is beyond the categories of human thought. else is beyond the categories of human thought.

Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in trying to Therefore, the concern in Islamic theology is not in trying to discern His Essence (discern His Essence (DzatDzat), which is an impossibility due to ), which is an impossibility due to human imperfection and limitation. But we are encourage to human imperfection and limitation. But we are encourage to know Him by way of His attributes and other Signs (know Him by way of His attributes and other Signs (AayatAayat). ).

The Holy Prophet Muhammad The Holy Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.ws.a.a.w. have said: . have said:

"(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon Allah's attributes ("(To know Allah) Think and reflect upon Allah's attributes (SifatSifat))and do not try to think of (reality of) His Essence (and do not try to think of (reality of) His Essence (DzatDzat).“).“

(Hadith reported by Abu-Shaykh – al Jami’ : 134 Risalah Tauhid)


In man’s reliance upon rationalising to understand the ‘nature’ In man’s reliance upon rationalising to understand the ‘nature’

of God, they may be prone to error which, if left unguided, may lead of God, they may be prone to error which, if left unguided, may lead

to grave consequences. to grave consequences.

Although mankind may discern the existence of God – the Although mankind may discern the existence of God – the

Supreme Being, Creator of every creations, yet knowledge about Supreme Being, Creator of every creations, yet knowledge about

who that Supreme Being is (what are His names, attributes etc.), who that Supreme Being is (what are His names, attributes etc.),

must come from God Himself. must come from God Himself.

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Islamic scholars responded by stipulating the ‘criteria’ or Islamic scholars responded by stipulating the ‘criteria’ or

guideline for using reason (guideline for using reason (‘aqliyyah‘aqliyyah) in theology, which must also ) in theology, which must also

be substantiated with textual basis in Revelations (be substantiated with textual basis in Revelations (naqliyyahnaqliyyah).).

Without which, man’s tendencies towards speculating with Without which, man’s tendencies towards speculating with

anthropomorphicanthropomorphic imaginings may occur – especially when ignoring imaginings may occur – especially when ignoring

difference in meaning of words in Qur’an, between metaphorical difference in meaning of words in Qur’an, between metaphorical

and literal.and literal.


““.. in it (Al-Qur’an) are .. in it (Al-Qur’an) are AAYAT MUAAYAT MUHHKAMAT KAMAT - verses - verses

basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they basic or fundamental (of established meaning); they

are the are the FOUNDATION OF THE BOOKFOUNDATION OF THE BOOK: others are : others are AAYAT AAYAT

MUTASHAABIHAT MUTASHAABIHAT – verses not of well-established – verses not of well-established

meaning.”meaning.”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 7)


“But those in whose hearts is perversity follow the part

thereof that is not of well-established meaning (AAYAT

MUTASHAABIHAT ), seeking discord, and searching for

its interpretation but no one knows its true meanings but no one knows its true meanings

except Allah except Allah **, and those who are firmly grounded in , and those who are firmly grounded in

knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it is knowledge say: "We believe in it; the whole of it is

from our Lord"; and none will grasp the Message from our Lord"; and none will grasp the Message

except men of understanding.”except men of understanding.”...”

(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 7)


There are countless ways to verify the existence of God. When There are countless ways to verify the existence of God. When

Muslim acknowledges God’s existence, by this he is also certain of Muslim acknowledges God’s existence, by this he is also certain of

what God is not – i.e. anything antithetical to this notion is rejected as what God is not – i.e. anything antithetical to this notion is rejected as

absurd, and cannot be attributed to God.absurd, and cannot be attributed to God.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

WUJUDWUJUD

ALLAH’S ATTRIBUTE (ALLAH’S ATTRIBUTE (SIFATSIFAT) WHICH IS ALSO HIS ESSENCE () WHICH IS ALSO HIS ESSENCE (DZATDZAT))



Our understanding of “Our understanding of “existenceexistence” must be differentiated when ” must be differentiated when

applied to God. Firstly, Allah is the creator of our ‘notion’ of time, thus applied to God. Firstly, Allah is the creator of our ‘notion’ of time, thus

only Allah alone has existed without any beginning (forever existing). only Allah alone has existed without any beginning (forever existing).

Whose existence is (Whose existence is (WAJIB-AL-WUJUDWAJIB-AL-WUJUD) essential ,to the existence of ) essential ,to the existence of

creations – i.e. termed ‘contingent existence’ - (creations – i.e. termed ‘contingent existence’ - (MUMKIN-AL-WUJUDMUMKIN-AL-WUJUD).).

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

QIDAM

ETERNITY - FOREVER EXISTING WITHOUT ANY BEGINNING



As our understanding of “existence” must be differentiated when

applied to God, therefore secondly, Allah alone is Absolute and will

always exist without any ending (forever existing). All other existence

(i.e. in creations) is only contingent existence (mumkin al-wujud)

which may cease, dependent upon the Will of Allah.

EXISTENCE

BAQA’

EVERLASTINGNESS – EVERLASTINGNESS – ETERNALLY WITHOUT ENDETERNALLY WITHOUT END



Muslim holds the belief that we cannot attribute to Allah similar Muslim holds the belief that we cannot attribute to Allah similar

attributes like those possessed by creations. Any descriptions in attributes like those possessed by creations. Any descriptions in

the Qur’an and the Qur’an and As-SunnahAs-Sunnah which use metaphors or allegorical which use metaphors or allegorical

verses (verses (ayat mutashabbihaayat mutashabbiha) for Allah, must not be taken as literal or ) for Allah, must not be taken as literal or

regarded as having a decisive meaning.regarded as having a decisive meaning.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING WHICH DIFFERENT FROM ANYTHING WHICH IS REGARDED AS NEW (CREATION)IS REGARDED AS NEW (CREATION)

MUKHALA-FATUHU-LIL-MUKHALA-FATUHU-LIL-HAWADITHHAWADITH



Men’s tendencies towards anthropomorphic attributions to God is Men’s tendencies towards anthropomorphic attributions to God is

to be to be refutedrefuted. Allah alone is God, the One Being who is Absolute and . Allah alone is God, the One Being who is Absolute and

utterly transcends the notion of ever needing a cause, other than in utterly transcends the notion of ever needing a cause, other than in

and by Himself.and by Himself.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

HE EXISTED BY HIMSELFHE EXISTED BY HIMSELF(WITHOUT NEED FOR OTHERS)(WITHOUT NEED FOR OTHERS)

QIYAA-MUHU-BI-NAFSIHIQIYAA-MUHU-BI-NAFSIHI



In our understanding Allah - His attributes (In our understanding Allah - His attributes (sifaatsifaat ), His Names ), His Names

((asmaasma’’) and His Acts () and His Acts (Af’al Af’al ); we do not in any way negate His ); we do not in any way negate His

Absolute Oneness. Allah being the Absolute One, indivisible, Infinite Absolute Oneness. Allah being the Absolute One, indivisible, Infinite

Being – having no partners, etc. is fundamental in the Islamic Creed.Being – having no partners, etc. is fundamental in the Islamic Creed.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

ABSOLUTE ONENESSABSOLUTE ONENESS

WAH-DAA-NIYAH



Certainly Allah is all-powerful. Thus, we regard as absurdity for Certainly Allah is all-powerful. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the assertion of God as having attributes of any one to entertain the assertion of God as having attributes of

weakness, impotent etc.weakness, impotent etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

QUDRAH

POSSESSING POWERPOSSESSING POWER



Certainly Allah possesses ‘Will’. Thus, we regard as absurdity for Certainly Allah possesses ‘Will’. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the misconception of God without a Will, any one to entertain the misconception of God without a Will,

incapable of decree and decision, inconsequential, uncreative, etc.incapable of decree and decision, inconsequential, uncreative, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

IRAADAH

POSSESSING WILLPOSSESSING WILL



Certainly Allah is all-knowing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for Certainly Allah is all-knowing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the assertion of God as being ignorant, any one to entertain the assertion of God as being ignorant,

forgetful, etc.forgetful, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

‘‘ILMUNILMUN

KNOWINGKNOWING



Certainly Allah is the Ever-Living. Thus, we regard as absurdity

for any one to entertain the assertion of God who is dead or who can

die.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

HAYAAT

LIVINGLIVING



Certainly Allah is all-Hearing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for

any one to entertain the ridiculous assertion of God as being deaf,

deprived or obstructed from hearing etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

SAM’UN

HEARINGHEARING



Certainly Allah is All-Seeing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for any Certainly Allah is All-Seeing. Thus, we regard as absurdity for any

one to entertain the ridiculous assertion of God as being blind, or one to entertain the ridiculous assertion of God as being blind, or

that things can be concealed or hidden from Him, etc.that things can be concealed or hidden from Him, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

BASWARUN

SEEINGSEEING



Certainly Allah possesses Speech. Thus, we regard as absurdity Certainly Allah possesses Speech. Thus, we regard as absurdity

for any one to entertain the foolish assertion of God as being dumb, for any one to entertain the foolish assertion of God as being dumb,

unable to communicate, etc.unable to communicate, etc.

EXISTENCEEXISTENCE

KALAAMUN

SPEECHSPEECH



Say, "O disbelievers, I do not worship what you worship. Nor are Say, "O disbelievers, I do not worship what you worship. Nor are

you worshippers of what I worship. Nor will I be a worshipper of you worshippers of what I worship. Nor will I be a worshipper of

what you worship. Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship. what you worship. Nor will you be worshippers of what I worship.

For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.“For you is your religion, and for me is my religion.“

((Qur’an: Kafirun: 109: 1-6Qur’an: Kafirun: 109: 1-6))


Difference between the terms:Difference between the terms:

““The DivineThe Divine” – that Supreme Being, acknowledged by all religion to ” – that Supreme Being, acknowledged by all religion to

transcend in His Infiniteness, from others in creation and the created.transcend in His Infiniteness, from others in creation and the created.

““That which is worshippedThat which is worshipped” – that object of worship, defined by ” – that object of worship, defined by

one’s theological doctrines as “one’s theological doctrines as “the Divinethe Divine”.”.

Therefore “Therefore “ilaahilaah” and “” and “ma’budma’bud” are not necessarily synonymous.” are not necessarily synonymous.

There is no There is no “ilaah“ilaah” except Allah, but we reject what others are ” except Allah, but we reject what others are

worshipping (termed as their “worshipping (termed as their “ma’budma’bud”) and assert and invite them ”) and assert and invite them

to the correct “to the correct “ilaahilaah” i.e. Allah” i.e. Allah

“ILAAH”

“MA’-BUD”


““Say: ‘O People of the Book (Scripture)! Exceed not in your religion Say: ‘O People of the Book (Scripture)! Exceed not in your religion

the bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the Truth, nor the bounds (of what is proper), trespassing beyond the Truth, nor

follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by

– who misled many, and strayed (themselves from the even Way.”– who misled many, and strayed (themselves from the even Way.”

((Qur’an: al- Maa-’idah: 5 : 77Qur’an: al- Maa-’idah: 5 : 77))


Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to a common word between Say: O People of the Scripture! Come to a common word between

us and you: that we shall worship none but God (Allah), and that us and you: that we shall worship none but God (Allah), and that

we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take we shall ascribe no partner unto Him, and that none of us shall take

others for lords beside God (Allah). And if they turn away, then say: others for lords beside God (Allah). And if they turn away, then say:

Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).Bear witness that we are they who have surrendered (unto Him).

((Qur’an: Aal ‘Imran 3:64Qur’an: Aal ‘Imran 3:64))


““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allexcept Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”all things .”

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