This document outlines the 13 essential attributes of Allah that Muslims must believe in. It discusses:
1) The 3 types of judgments the mind can make: intellectual necessity, impossibility, and possibility.
2) The 13 attributes Muslims must know, which are: Existence, Oneness, Eternity, Everlastingness, Non-neediness, Non-resemblance to creation, Power, Will, Knowledge, Life, Hearing, Sight, and Speech.
3) Provides brief definitions and evidence from the Quran for each attribute. The attributes are eternal and essential to Allah's self, not resembling his creation. Knowing them is obligatory for accountable Muslims.
1. The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed or the oneness of God.
2. It explains that Tawheed means asserting God's unity in all of one's actions and believing that God is one without partner, similitude, or rival.
3. Tawheed is divided into three categories - Tawheed of Lordship (believing God is the sole creator and sustainer), Tawheed of God's names and attributes (believing in God as described in the Quran), and Tawheed of worship (directing all worship to God alone).
The document discusses the logic proof of Allah's existence through three key points:
1. All things that exist can be categorized as either impossible, possible, or necessary. Possible things require a cause to exist and continue existing, pointing to a Necessary Being as the ultimate cause.
2. The Necessary Being must be eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and possess all other perfect attributes, as it is the source of all existence. It cannot be composed of parts, divided, or have a body.
3. Through logical deduction, the Necessary Being can only be one - Allah. Allah is self-existent, has no partners or equals, and possesses all perfect attributes without limitation
This document provides guidance for new Muslims on basic Islamic beliefs and practices. It discusses the 13 core attributes of Allah, important prophets including Muhammad, purification rituals like ghusl and wudu, cleaning after using the bathroom, removing filth, and how to perform basic prayers. The information is meant to educate new Muslims on matters of faith and worship that are immediately obligatory to learn.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed, which means that Allah alone is the Creator and sole power/source of guidance in the universe. It states that associating anything else with Allah in worship is considered shirk, the greatest sin. Tawheed is described as the key to Paradise, with its teeth being the five pillars of Islam. The document emphasizes Allah's unlimited power over all things, that He forgives sins, alleviates hardship, and fulfills needs. Maintaining Tawheed and avoiding shirk are vital.
This document discusses various topics related to the concept of God in Islam, including atheism, polytheism, monotheism, attributes of God, and worship of God. It defines atheism as the belief that there is no God, and notes that some argue there must be a creator for all things. Polytheism is defined as the belief in many gods, but this is argued to not make logical sense. Monotheism and the belief in one supreme God who takes all decisions is presented as the most rational view. The document also outlines some of the key attributes of God like life, hearing, seeing, knowledge, and will. Finally, it discusses how Islam encourages balance between spiritual and worldly matters, and developing
This document summarizes the first principle from a book on the attributes of Allah by Shaykh Saalih al-`Uthaymeen. It discusses three types of evidence for Allah's perfect attributes: textual from the Quran and Hadith, intellectual reasoning, and instinctive human fitrah. It argues that anything with imperfect attributes does not deserve worship, and since Allah's attributes are perfect without deficiency, He alone deserves to be worshipped. It provides several Quranic verses and examples from Ibrahim to support the intellectual reasoning that only Allah has the power to benefit or harm, so He alone should be the object of worship.
This document summarizes the key beliefs of the Muslim creed according to Abu Ja'far Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Salama al-Tahawi. It covers beliefs about:
1) Tawheed (the oneness of Allah) - including Allah's attributes like being eternal, all-powerful, and unlike any creation.
2) Muhammad (peace be upon him) being the final prophet and most beloved to Allah.
3) The Quran being the word of Allah and uncreated.
4) The Mi'raj (Prophet's night journey to heaven) being a true event where Allah took the Prophet while awake.
1. The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed or the oneness of God. It explains that Tawheed means affirming God's unity in all of one's actions.
2. There are three categories of Tawheed: Tawheed of Lordship (believing that God alone is the Creator and Sustainer), Tawheed of God's names and attributes (believing in God according to how He has described Himself), and Tawheed of worship (directing all worship to God alone).
3. The document outlines several effects that believing in Tawheed has on human life, such as broad-mindedness, self-respect, humility, virtue, patience, determination
1. The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed or the oneness of God.
2. It explains that Tawheed means asserting God's unity in all of one's actions and believing that God is one without partner, similitude, or rival.
3. Tawheed is divided into three categories - Tawheed of Lordship (believing God is the sole creator and sustainer), Tawheed of God's names and attributes (believing in God as described in the Quran), and Tawheed of worship (directing all worship to God alone).
The document discusses the logic proof of Allah's existence through three key points:
1. All things that exist can be categorized as either impossible, possible, or necessary. Possible things require a cause to exist and continue existing, pointing to a Necessary Being as the ultimate cause.
2. The Necessary Being must be eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and possess all other perfect attributes, as it is the source of all existence. It cannot be composed of parts, divided, or have a body.
3. Through logical deduction, the Necessary Being can only be one - Allah. Allah is self-existent, has no partners or equals, and possesses all perfect attributes without limitation
This document provides guidance for new Muslims on basic Islamic beliefs and practices. It discusses the 13 core attributes of Allah, important prophets including Muhammad, purification rituals like ghusl and wudu, cleaning after using the bathroom, removing filth, and how to perform basic prayers. The information is meant to educate new Muslims on matters of faith and worship that are immediately obligatory to learn.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed, which means that Allah alone is the Creator and sole power/source of guidance in the universe. It states that associating anything else with Allah in worship is considered shirk, the greatest sin. Tawheed is described as the key to Paradise, with its teeth being the five pillars of Islam. The document emphasizes Allah's unlimited power over all things, that He forgives sins, alleviates hardship, and fulfills needs. Maintaining Tawheed and avoiding shirk are vital.
This document discusses various topics related to the concept of God in Islam, including atheism, polytheism, monotheism, attributes of God, and worship of God. It defines atheism as the belief that there is no God, and notes that some argue there must be a creator for all things. Polytheism is defined as the belief in many gods, but this is argued to not make logical sense. Monotheism and the belief in one supreme God who takes all decisions is presented as the most rational view. The document also outlines some of the key attributes of God like life, hearing, seeing, knowledge, and will. Finally, it discusses how Islam encourages balance between spiritual and worldly matters, and developing
This document summarizes the first principle from a book on the attributes of Allah by Shaykh Saalih al-`Uthaymeen. It discusses three types of evidence for Allah's perfect attributes: textual from the Quran and Hadith, intellectual reasoning, and instinctive human fitrah. It argues that anything with imperfect attributes does not deserve worship, and since Allah's attributes are perfect without deficiency, He alone deserves to be worshipped. It provides several Quranic verses and examples from Ibrahim to support the intellectual reasoning that only Allah has the power to benefit or harm, so He alone should be the object of worship.
This document summarizes the key beliefs of the Muslim creed according to Abu Ja'far Ahmad bin Muhammad bin Salama al-Tahawi. It covers beliefs about:
1) Tawheed (the oneness of Allah) - including Allah's attributes like being eternal, all-powerful, and unlike any creation.
2) Muhammad (peace be upon him) being the final prophet and most beloved to Allah.
3) The Quran being the word of Allah and uncreated.
4) The Mi'raj (Prophet's night journey to heaven) being a true event where Allah took the Prophet while awake.
1. The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tawheed or the oneness of God. It explains that Tawheed means affirming God's unity in all of one's actions.
2. There are three categories of Tawheed: Tawheed of Lordship (believing that God alone is the Creator and Sustainer), Tawheed of God's names and attributes (believing in God according to how He has described Himself), and Tawheed of worship (directing all worship to God alone).
3. The document outlines several effects that believing in Tawheed has on human life, such as broad-mindedness, self-respect, humility, virtue, patience, determination
Belief in al-Qadar is the sixth pillar of faith in Islam. Al-Qadar refers to Allah's divine decree and preordainment of all things. There are two key concepts - al-Qadar, which is Allah's complete knowledge and preordainment of all things before creation, and al-Qada, which is Allah's creation of all things by His command and will. Belief in al-Qadar means believing that everything in the past, present and future is already written in al-Lawh al-Mahfuz (the preserved tablet) based on Allah's eternal knowledge, and that nothing can happen except what Allah has decreed. The chapter discusses nine
The document discusses the concept of "Wahi" or divine revelation in Islam. It defines Wahi as God's divine message conveyed to prophets. There are three kinds of Wahi - direct inspiration in the heart or consciousness, direct discourse with God, and revelation through angels. The revelation received by Prophet Muhammad came in several forms, including ringing sounds, through the angel Gabriel, in dreams, and direct conversation with God. The document also discusses angels, their characteristics like being made of light and worshipping God continuously, and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's reinterpretation of some Islamic concepts like angels in scientific terms.
The document discusses the definition and key beliefs of Islam. It states that Islam linguistically means submission, and refers to submitting to what the prophet brought, which is done by uttering the two testimonies of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. It describes how Islam and belief cannot be separated, and that the religion of prior prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham and Jesus was also Islam, though the laws (sharia) were different. It notes some of the core beliefs, including that Allah created all things, humans were created after angels and jinn, and that prophets were sent by Allah including Muhammad as the final prophet.
Tawheed, or the belief in the oneness and uniqueness of God, has numerous positive effects on human life according to the document. It gives one a universal outlook by believing everything belongs to the same Lord. It fosters self-respect by knowing only God can benefit or harm a person. It cultivates humbleness by understanding all things come from God. It makes one virtuous and upright by knowing that purity and righteousness are the only means to success. It imparts patience, trust, determination, and bravery through knowing God controls all things. It creates contentment by preventing unfair means of earning and knowing God bestows honor as He wills. It causes one to obey and observe God's law by
This document discusses the three main categories of Tawheed in Islam: Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (maintaining the unity of lordship), Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (maintaining the unity of Allah's names and attributes), and Tawheed al-'Ebaadah (maintaining the unity of worship). It provides details on each category, including evidence from the Quran and hadiths. It also discusses other Islamic beliefs such as faith in prophets, life after death, and the need to defend Islam.
This document discusses the concepts of free will and predestination from an Islamic perspective over six chapters. It argues that while Allah decrees all things, humans still have free will and choice in their actions. It explores how free will was offered to but refused by other creations like angels, and accepted by humans. Humans are distinguished by being given mastery over the natural world and intellect to understand Allah's signs in it, but must pass the test of resisting temptations like Shaytan to properly fulfill their purpose and role in creation.
The document discusses the concept of kufr (disbelief) in Islam. It states that those who reject faith will not believe, even if warned, as Allah has sealed their hearts, hearing, and eyes. There is a great punishment for such people. It explores the different types of kufr - of the heart, tongue, and deeds - and examines reasons why people reject faith, such as arrogance, love of this world, and not reflecting on Allah's signs.
Tawheed for-children-level-2 By dr-saleh-as-salehSonali Jannat
This document provides an overview of the three main foundations of Islam - knowing Allah, knowing Islam, and knowing the Prophet Muhammad. It explains that knowing Allah means worshipping Him alone as the creator and obeying His commands. Knowing Islam means submitting solely to Allah through tawheed and avoiding shirk. Knowing the Prophet means following his teachings and example. It also outlines the five pillars of Islam, levels of faith, and belief in Allah, angels, books, messengers, and destiny.
The document discusses the concept of Tawheed in Islam. It defines Tawheed as the oneness and uniqueness of God, and mentions there are three aspects: Tawheed in being means God has no partners; Tawheed in attributes means God's attributes are confined to His being; and Tawheed in worship means only God is worthy of worship. The document emphasizes Tawheed as the most fundamental Islamic teaching, and that denying it led previous nations to ruin. It also notes the importance of declaring the primary Islamic creed of "La ilaha illallah" to enter the fold of Islam.
Aqeedah qada wa qadar (faith in predestination)Shahedur
This document discusses the Islamic concept of predestination (Qada Wa Qadar). It presents three views on how much free will and control humans have over their actions: 1) humans have no free will and are forced to do everything, 2) humans have complete free will and Allah has no role, and 3) a moderate view that balances free will and Allah's control. The document argues the third moderate view is correct, that humans choose their actions but Allah has decreed everything according to his wisdom and knowledge. It provides examples to illustrate this balanced perspective on free will and predestination in Islam.
The document provides an overview of Tawheed (the oneness of God) and its various types according to Islamic theology. It discusses the three main types of Tawheed: Tawheed ar-Rububiya (the oneness of God's lordship), Tawheed al-Uluhiya (the oneness of God's worship), and Tawheed al-Asma was-Sifat (the oneness of God's names and attributes). It defines each type, provides evidence from the Quran, and notes their importance. The document emphasizes that true belief requires affirming all three types of Tawheed and that without fulfilling Tawheed al-Uluhiya in particular,
The document discusses the Islamic concepts of tawheed (oneness of God), kufr (disbelief), and shirk (polytheism). It provides definitions of these terms and explains their importance according to passages from the Quran. Specifically, it summarizes verses from surahs Al-Fatiha, Ikhlas, Ayat al-Kursi, Al-Kafiroon, and Jinn that emphasize tawheed. The document also notes some wrong contemporary Muslim concepts influenced by other religions and philosophies, and stresses the duty to uphold pure tawheed.
This document discusses Tawhid (the oneness of God) and its three main types according to Islam. It defines Tawhid as believing that Allah is one and has no partners. The three types of Tawhid are: 1) Tawheed ar-raboobeyah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole Lord and Creator, 2) Tawheed ul Asmaa was siffat, maintaining Allah's oneness in names and attributes, and 3) Tawheed ul Ebaadah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole object of worship. Verses from the Quran are provided to support each type. The conclusion reiterates that believing in Allah's oneness is fundamental to
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides several key points:
1) God in Islam is strictly monotheistic - He alone has absolute and independent existence. Everything else exists only through His will and power.
2) While humans cannot fully comprehend God, the Quran describes many of God's attributes like being the Creator, All-Knowing, All-Powerful, and Most Merciful.
3) God shows guidance to humanity through prophets and revealed scriptures. However, people still have freedom to accept or reject guidance. God is also Forgiving to those who repent.
- Brief review of Tawheed & brief discussion about Angels & Jinns in Islam.
- As this discussion will cover intangible things which are solely dependent on the belief of Tawheed, it is prudent that we prepare ourselves to accept this information, specially how to deal with these abstract matters, matters which are out of our sight. If one does not believe in Allah then belief in these are solely disputable concepts, not facts. Lets us clear our doubt in light of what Allah & His Prophet (saw) has to say about them and what are the prescribed actions for us to address them.
Things where we DO have a choice :
-Acceptance or rejection of monotheism
-Acceptance or rejection of all Prophets including Prophet Muhammed (s)
-Acceptance or rejection of the guidance, the Dos and Don’ts
o Our Actions
o Our Intentions
The document provides several duas and short prayers that can be recited upon completing salah (formal Islamic prayer). It includes supplications seeking forgiveness from Allah, affirming that there is no god but Allah, seeking refuge in Allah from evil, and reaffirming Allah's attributes like being the Ever Living and Sustaining all things. The duas are provided in Arabic with their references from hadith sources.
This document discusses Islamic monotheism (Tawheed) and the dangers of shirk (polytheism). It explains that prophets like Muhammad preached strict monotheism and prohibited any actions that could lead to shirk, such as building structures over graves or excessively praising prophets. While humans were originally created to worship one God, over time many societies deviated into shirk by attributing divine powers to other beings or objects. The document argues this based on evidence from historical religious beliefs and the fitrah (natural human disposition). It categorizes different types of shirk and states that shirk is the only unforgivable sin in Islam, as it prevents one from entering paradise and negates
The document summarizes the core beliefs of the Ash'ari school of Islamic theology. It outlines tenets that must be believed about Allah, including His oneness, lack of partners/children, eternality, ineffability, knowledge, mastery over creation, names/attributes, and speech. It also covers beliefs in the Quran as Allah's uncreated speech and the divine decree (qadar) over all occurrences. The document provides the essential theological foundations of Tawhid (divine unity), God's attributes, predestination, and other Islamic articles of faith according to the Ash'ari creed.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tauheed or the Oneness of God. It states that Tauheed is the first principle of Islam and means that Allah is the only Creator and Sustainer of the universe. It describes Allah's attributes such as being Ever-Living without beginning or end, being Omnipotent, knowing all things, and not being bound by space or time. It discusses how Tauheed is proclaimed in the Quran and how it is the basis of becoming a Muslim. It also defines the three kinds of Tauheed according to Islamic scholars and provides details about each. Finally, it contrasts Tauheed with the concept of Shirk (associating partners with Allah) which is considered a grave sin in Islam
This document provides an introduction to key concepts in Islam, including:
- Islam is a monotheistic religion with over 1 billion followers that believes in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad was his final prophet.
- The Quran and hadith define Islamic theology, holding that Allah is one and indivisible, eternal and absolute, begets not nor was begotten, and there is none comparable to Him.
- Islam rejects deifying any human beings as "god-men." The attributes and criteria in Surah Ikhlas (Chapter 112 of the Quran) establish that no human like Osho Rajneesh can truly be God.
Belief in al-Qadar is the sixth pillar of faith in Islam. Al-Qadar refers to Allah's divine decree and preordainment of all things. There are two key concepts - al-Qadar, which is Allah's complete knowledge and preordainment of all things before creation, and al-Qada, which is Allah's creation of all things by His command and will. Belief in al-Qadar means believing that everything in the past, present and future is already written in al-Lawh al-Mahfuz (the preserved tablet) based on Allah's eternal knowledge, and that nothing can happen except what Allah has decreed. The chapter discusses nine
The document discusses the concept of "Wahi" or divine revelation in Islam. It defines Wahi as God's divine message conveyed to prophets. There are three kinds of Wahi - direct inspiration in the heart or consciousness, direct discourse with God, and revelation through angels. The revelation received by Prophet Muhammad came in several forms, including ringing sounds, through the angel Gabriel, in dreams, and direct conversation with God. The document also discusses angels, their characteristics like being made of light and worshipping God continuously, and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's reinterpretation of some Islamic concepts like angels in scientific terms.
The document discusses the definition and key beliefs of Islam. It states that Islam linguistically means submission, and refers to submitting to what the prophet brought, which is done by uttering the two testimonies of faith that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. It describes how Islam and belief cannot be separated, and that the religion of prior prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham and Jesus was also Islam, though the laws (sharia) were different. It notes some of the core beliefs, including that Allah created all things, humans were created after angels and jinn, and that prophets were sent by Allah including Muhammad as the final prophet.
Tawheed, or the belief in the oneness and uniqueness of God, has numerous positive effects on human life according to the document. It gives one a universal outlook by believing everything belongs to the same Lord. It fosters self-respect by knowing only God can benefit or harm a person. It cultivates humbleness by understanding all things come from God. It makes one virtuous and upright by knowing that purity and righteousness are the only means to success. It imparts patience, trust, determination, and bravery through knowing God controls all things. It creates contentment by preventing unfair means of earning and knowing God bestows honor as He wills. It causes one to obey and observe God's law by
This document discusses the three main categories of Tawheed in Islam: Tawheed ar-Ruboobeeyah (maintaining the unity of lordship), Tawheed al-Asmaa was-Sifaat (maintaining the unity of Allah's names and attributes), and Tawheed al-'Ebaadah (maintaining the unity of worship). It provides details on each category, including evidence from the Quran and hadiths. It also discusses other Islamic beliefs such as faith in prophets, life after death, and the need to defend Islam.
This document discusses the concepts of free will and predestination from an Islamic perspective over six chapters. It argues that while Allah decrees all things, humans still have free will and choice in their actions. It explores how free will was offered to but refused by other creations like angels, and accepted by humans. Humans are distinguished by being given mastery over the natural world and intellect to understand Allah's signs in it, but must pass the test of resisting temptations like Shaytan to properly fulfill their purpose and role in creation.
The document discusses the concept of kufr (disbelief) in Islam. It states that those who reject faith will not believe, even if warned, as Allah has sealed their hearts, hearing, and eyes. There is a great punishment for such people. It explores the different types of kufr - of the heart, tongue, and deeds - and examines reasons why people reject faith, such as arrogance, love of this world, and not reflecting on Allah's signs.
Tawheed for-children-level-2 By dr-saleh-as-salehSonali Jannat
This document provides an overview of the three main foundations of Islam - knowing Allah, knowing Islam, and knowing the Prophet Muhammad. It explains that knowing Allah means worshipping Him alone as the creator and obeying His commands. Knowing Islam means submitting solely to Allah through tawheed and avoiding shirk. Knowing the Prophet means following his teachings and example. It also outlines the five pillars of Islam, levels of faith, and belief in Allah, angels, books, messengers, and destiny.
The document discusses the concept of Tawheed in Islam. It defines Tawheed as the oneness and uniqueness of God, and mentions there are three aspects: Tawheed in being means God has no partners; Tawheed in attributes means God's attributes are confined to His being; and Tawheed in worship means only God is worthy of worship. The document emphasizes Tawheed as the most fundamental Islamic teaching, and that denying it led previous nations to ruin. It also notes the importance of declaring the primary Islamic creed of "La ilaha illallah" to enter the fold of Islam.
Aqeedah qada wa qadar (faith in predestination)Shahedur
This document discusses the Islamic concept of predestination (Qada Wa Qadar). It presents three views on how much free will and control humans have over their actions: 1) humans have no free will and are forced to do everything, 2) humans have complete free will and Allah has no role, and 3) a moderate view that balances free will and Allah's control. The document argues the third moderate view is correct, that humans choose their actions but Allah has decreed everything according to his wisdom and knowledge. It provides examples to illustrate this balanced perspective on free will and predestination in Islam.
The document provides an overview of Tawheed (the oneness of God) and its various types according to Islamic theology. It discusses the three main types of Tawheed: Tawheed ar-Rububiya (the oneness of God's lordship), Tawheed al-Uluhiya (the oneness of God's worship), and Tawheed al-Asma was-Sifat (the oneness of God's names and attributes). It defines each type, provides evidence from the Quran, and notes their importance. The document emphasizes that true belief requires affirming all three types of Tawheed and that without fulfilling Tawheed al-Uluhiya in particular,
The document discusses the Islamic concepts of tawheed (oneness of God), kufr (disbelief), and shirk (polytheism). It provides definitions of these terms and explains their importance according to passages from the Quran. Specifically, it summarizes verses from surahs Al-Fatiha, Ikhlas, Ayat al-Kursi, Al-Kafiroon, and Jinn that emphasize tawheed. The document also notes some wrong contemporary Muslim concepts influenced by other religions and philosophies, and stresses the duty to uphold pure tawheed.
This document discusses Tawhid (the oneness of God) and its three main types according to Islam. It defines Tawhid as believing that Allah is one and has no partners. The three types of Tawhid are: 1) Tawheed ar-raboobeyah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole Lord and Creator, 2) Tawheed ul Asmaa was siffat, maintaining Allah's oneness in names and attributes, and 3) Tawheed ul Ebaadah, maintaining Allah's oneness as the sole object of worship. Verses from the Quran are provided to support each type. The conclusion reiterates that believing in Allah's oneness is fundamental to
The document discusses the Islamic concept of God. It provides several key points:
1) God in Islam is strictly monotheistic - He alone has absolute and independent existence. Everything else exists only through His will and power.
2) While humans cannot fully comprehend God, the Quran describes many of God's attributes like being the Creator, All-Knowing, All-Powerful, and Most Merciful.
3) God shows guidance to humanity through prophets and revealed scriptures. However, people still have freedom to accept or reject guidance. God is also Forgiving to those who repent.
- Brief review of Tawheed & brief discussion about Angels & Jinns in Islam.
- As this discussion will cover intangible things which are solely dependent on the belief of Tawheed, it is prudent that we prepare ourselves to accept this information, specially how to deal with these abstract matters, matters which are out of our sight. If one does not believe in Allah then belief in these are solely disputable concepts, not facts. Lets us clear our doubt in light of what Allah & His Prophet (saw) has to say about them and what are the prescribed actions for us to address them.
Things where we DO have a choice :
-Acceptance or rejection of monotheism
-Acceptance or rejection of all Prophets including Prophet Muhammed (s)
-Acceptance or rejection of the guidance, the Dos and Don’ts
o Our Actions
o Our Intentions
The document provides several duas and short prayers that can be recited upon completing salah (formal Islamic prayer). It includes supplications seeking forgiveness from Allah, affirming that there is no god but Allah, seeking refuge in Allah from evil, and reaffirming Allah's attributes like being the Ever Living and Sustaining all things. The duas are provided in Arabic with their references from hadith sources.
This document discusses Islamic monotheism (Tawheed) and the dangers of shirk (polytheism). It explains that prophets like Muhammad preached strict monotheism and prohibited any actions that could lead to shirk, such as building structures over graves or excessively praising prophets. While humans were originally created to worship one God, over time many societies deviated into shirk by attributing divine powers to other beings or objects. The document argues this based on evidence from historical religious beliefs and the fitrah (natural human disposition). It categorizes different types of shirk and states that shirk is the only unforgivable sin in Islam, as it prevents one from entering paradise and negates
The document summarizes the core beliefs of the Ash'ari school of Islamic theology. It outlines tenets that must be believed about Allah, including His oneness, lack of partners/children, eternality, ineffability, knowledge, mastery over creation, names/attributes, and speech. It also covers beliefs in the Quran as Allah's uncreated speech and the divine decree (qadar) over all occurrences. The document provides the essential theological foundations of Tawhid (divine unity), God's attributes, predestination, and other Islamic articles of faith according to the Ash'ari creed.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
The document discusses the Islamic concept of Tauheed or the Oneness of God. It states that Tauheed is the first principle of Islam and means that Allah is the only Creator and Sustainer of the universe. It describes Allah's attributes such as being Ever-Living without beginning or end, being Omnipotent, knowing all things, and not being bound by space or time. It discusses how Tauheed is proclaimed in the Quran and how it is the basis of becoming a Muslim. It also defines the three kinds of Tauheed according to Islamic scholars and provides details about each. Finally, it contrasts Tauheed with the concept of Shirk (associating partners with Allah) which is considered a grave sin in Islam
This document provides an introduction to key concepts in Islam, including:
- Islam is a monotheistic religion with over 1 billion followers that believes in one God (Allah) and that Muhammad was his final prophet.
- The Quran and hadith define Islamic theology, holding that Allah is one and indivisible, eternal and absolute, begets not nor was begotten, and there is none comparable to Him.
- Islam rejects deifying any human beings as "god-men." The attributes and criteria in Surah Ikhlas (Chapter 112 of the Quran) establish that no human like Osho Rajneesh can truly be God.
The document introduces an intermediate level Islamic studies course on "Tauheed" or Islamic monotheism. It discusses how polytheists acknowledge God as the Creator but fail to recognize Him as the sole Sustainer and Controller of the universe. They attribute powers to other entities, leading them to worship other gods falsely besides Allah. The course aims to establish Allah's complete divine attributes and Oneness as the one true God based on Quranic teachings.
This document provides an introduction to some core Islamic beliefs about God. It discusses how Islam defines God as one and indivisible, without gender or human qualities. God is eternal and absolute, and nothing is comparable to Him. The document contrasts this view of God with beliefs in "god-men" in India, analyzing how figures like Osho Rajneesh do not meet Islamic criteria for being God due to being human, temporary beings. It also explains why Muslims use the word "Allah" instead of "God" to represent the supreme creator.
1. The Islamic conception of God is strictly monotheistic - God alone has absolute and independent existence, and everything else exists only by His will.
2. God has many names in Islam that describe His attributes, such as Al-Rahman (The Merciful) and Al-Rahim (The Compassionate). He is also seen as the Creator, Sustainer, and Judge of humanity.
3. Muslims are commanded to have constant awareness of God through acts like remembrance (dhikr) and obedience to His laws as revealed in the Quran and teachings of Muhammad. They are also to repent when failing to fulfill God's requirements.
1) The document discusses the Islamic concept of God, known as Allah, as the one and only God who is unlike any creation.
2) It emphasizes Allah's attributes of mercy, justice, and that he does not favor some over others based on wealth or race.
3) The document argues that believing in the oneness of Allah means not only believing he is the creator, but that he alone deserves to be worshipped. True faith requires constant belief in Allah and remembering him through gratitude.
Aayatul qursi explanation - muhammad bin saalin al uthaymeenShahedur
This document provides a summary of Aayatul-Kursi (verse 255 of Surah Al-Baqarah) and its meaning. The summary is as follows:
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1. The Thirteen Attributes of Allah Every Accountable Person
Must Know
Praise be to Allah, and may Allah raise the rank of Prophet Muhammad and his Al
and Companions, and protect his nation from that which he fears for it. Thereafter:
Allah, the Exalted, said
which means: For those blasphemers who do not believe in Allah and His
Messenger, We have prepared Hellfire .
It is obligatory to believe in Allah and to know what is permissible to attribute to
Him, what is necessary to be of His attributes, and what is impossible to be of His
attributes. Also, it is obligatory to believe in the Messenger and to know what is
befitting for him, what is permissible for him and the other prophets, what is
necessary to be of their attributes, and what is impossible to be among their attributes.
It is obligatory to declare these beliefs by the tongue by uttering The Testification of
Faith (Two Shahadahs):
which means: I know, believe and profess no one is God except Allah and
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
The one who does not believe in Allah and His Messenger is a blasphemer and shall
enter Hell eternally. Before proceeding with this treatise let it be known that the
judgments of the mind are three kinds:
•
The intellectual necessity: This refers to what the mind does not conceive its
non-existence, i.e., non-existence does not apply to its self. Allah is the One
Whose Existence is necessary, because the mind does not accept His nonexistence, i.e., non-existence does not apply to the Self of Allah.
•
The intellectual impossibility: This refers to what the mind does not
conceive its existence, i.e., that to which existence does not apply. The
existence of a partner with Allah is an intellectual impossibility, because
existence does not apply to it, i.e., the mind does not conceive its existence.
•
The intellectual possibility: This refers to what the mind conceives its
existence at one time and its non-existence at another time. This universe and
2. its contents--among what we can see and what we cannot see--is an
intellectual possibility. It is so because the mind conceives its existence after a
state of non-existence. This is the state of the entire universe. For example,
Allah made the human being exist after having been non-existent, and then
this human being shall be annihilated (Annihilation of humans is by complete
death, which is defined as the soul completely departing the body. The souls
do not annihilate and some bodies do not decay in the soil.) This is why the
human being's existence is among the intellectual possibilities.
Allah, ta^ala, said
which means: Allah has attributes that do not resemble the attributes of others .
It is obligatory to believe the attributes of Allah are confirmed to Him. He who
negates them is called an atheist. Hence, the one who does not believe in the
Existence of Allah, i.e., the one who negates Allah's attribute of Existence is called an
atheist.
The attributes of Allah that are obligatory to believe in are confirmed to Him. They
are not the Self of Allah nor other than the Self of Allah. Rather, we say they are
attributes with which Allah is attributed and they are religiously and intellectually
obligatory for Him. Imam an-Nasafiyy said: "His attributes are not Him nor other than
Him."
The attributes of Allah that every pubescent and sane Muslim is obliged to know are
called the attributes of the Self of Allah and Allah is not attributed with their
opposites. They are thirteen attributes; the scholars established by consensus he who
is ignorant of them is a committer of an enormous sin (fasiq).
These thirteen (13) attributes are: Existence (al-Wujud), Oneness (al-Wahdaniyyah),
Eternity (al-Qidam), Everlastingness (al-Baqa'), Non-neediness of others (al-Qiyamu
bin-Nafs), Non-resemblance to the creatures (al-mukhalafatu lil-hawadith), Power (alQudrah), Will (al-Iradah), Knowledge (al-^Ilm), Life (al-Hayah), Hearing (as-Sam^),
Sight (al-Basar), and Speech (al-Kalam).
1- Existence (al-Wujud): It is obligatory to believe in the Existence of Allah. Allah
said:
3. which means: [There is no doubt in the Existence of Allah.] Hence, it is obligatory to
believe in the Existence of Allah. It is an eternal and everlasting attribute. Allah exists
without a beginning, without an ending, and without a place.
2- Oneness (al-Wahdaniyyah): It is obligatory to believe Allah is One without a
partner. Allah said:
which means: [Know that no one is God except Allah.] Allah is One in His Self,
Attributes, and Doings--hence Allah has no equal. So we say, for example: "Allah is
the Creator and no one is a creator except Allah". Allah is One but not as in numbers,
because numbers are created. Rather, He is One in that there is no partner with Him.
3- Eternity (al-Qidam): It is obligatory to believe Allah is Eternal, i.e., there is no
beginning to His Existence. His attributes are also eternal. Nothing is eternal except
Allah and His attributes.
4- Everlastingness (al-Baqa'): It is obligatory to believe Allah is everlasting i.e., His
Existence does not end. His Existence is everlasting and His attributes are everlasting.
There is nothing everlasting in itself except Allah, because annihilation does not apply
to His Self. However, Paradise and Hell are everlasting because Allah willed their
everlastingness. Hence, they are everlasting--not in their selves--but because of other
than their selves. This is why they are among the intellectual possibilities, and they
are part of this universe. Allah said:
which means: [Allah is the Eternal, without a beginning, and the Everlasting,
without an ending.]
5- Non-neediness of others (al-Qiyamu bin-Nafs): Allah said:
which means: [Allah is the Master Who is resorted to in one's needs.] Allah does not
need anything. He does not need one to give Him existence because He exists without
a beginning. Also, He does not need one to specify Him with Knowledge, instead of
ignorance, or other than that among His Attributes, because His attributes exist
without a beginning.
6- Non-Resemblance to the Creation (al-Mukhalafatu lil-hawadith): Allah does
not resemble any of His creatures--neither in His Self nor in His Attributes nor in His
Doings. Allah said:
4. which means: [Absolutely there is nothing like Him.] Imam Abu Hanifah said: "The
Creator does not resemble His creatures."
7- Power (al-Qudrah): It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with Power,
which is defined as an eternal and everlasting attribute of Allah related to giving
existence to and annihilating what is intellectually possible. Allah said:
which means: [Allah has the Power over everything.] That is, Allah's Power relates
to all things that are intellectually possible. Hence, the Power of Allah is not related to
the intellectually necessary neither in creating nor annihilating, because annihilation
does not apply to it in the first place. The power of Allah is not related to the
intellectually impossible neither in creating nor annihilating because existence in the
first place does not apply to that which is intellectually impossible. The fact that the
power of Allah is not related to the intellectually necessary and the intellectually
impossible is not powerlessness, but rather indicates the perfection of Allah. Also, this
fact conforms to the judgment of the mind: the intellectually impossible does not turn
into an intellectual possibility, and the intellectually necessary does not turn into an
intellectual possibility. The Power of Allah is related to the normal impossibilities.
For example, although the existence of a sea of mercury is an intellectual possibility,
it does not occur, and the Power of Allah is related to it.
8- Will (al-‘Iradah): It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with Will. It is
defined as an eternal and everlasting attribute by which Allah specifies the creatures
who are intellectual possibilities with some attributes among what is possible for
them. An example is specifying a green colored board with green instead of other
possible colors. There is no difference in that regard between good and evil,
blasphemy and belief, winning and losing, and other opposites among what is
intellectually possible.
9- Knowledge (al-^Ilm): It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with
Knowledge. This is an eternal and everlasting attribute of His Self. Allah knows
eternally about His Self, attributes, and what He creates. Nothing is absent from His
Knowledge.
10- Life (al-Hayah): It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with Life. Allah
said:
which means: [There is no God but Allah, and He is attributed with Life, and His
existence does not end.] Life is an eternal and everlasting attribute of Allah. The Life
5. of Allah is not like our life, because our life needs a combination of body and soul;
however, the Life of Allah is His attribute.
11- Hearing (as-Sam^): It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with Hearing.
This is an eternal and everlasting attribute of Allah with which Allah hears all things
that are hearable. There is no difference between what is near to us and what is far
from us because Allah is not in a place. He hears without an ear, without means, and
without instruments. His hearing is not subject to weakening nor change because
weakness and change are non-befitting to Allah. Allah said:
which means: [He is the One attributed with Hearing and Sight.]
12- Sight (al-Basar): It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with Sight. This is
an eternal and everlasting attribute of Allah with which He sees all things that are
seeable, without an instrument and without means. He sees the things that are far
away from us and those that are near to us without any difference because Allah is not
in a place. His attribute of Sight does not change or develop, because the One whose
Self is eternal does not develop or change. Allah's attributes are eternal and do not
develop or change.
13- Speech (al-Kalam) : It is obligatory to believe Allah is attributed with Speech
(Kalam). This is an eternal and everlasting attribute with which Allah orders, forbids,
and informs. It is not a letter nor a sound nor a language. The Qur'an and the other
revealed Books are expressions of the eternal Kalam of the Self of Allah. When we
write the word "Allah" it is an expression of the Self of Allah. Likewise, the words
and sentences of the revealed Books are expressions of the Kalam of Allah. The
Qur'an is called the Kalam of Allah because it is not authored by Prophet Muhammad
or Angel Jibril. The Qur'an is also used to mean the eternal Kalam of the Self of
Allah. Allah said:
which means: [Allah spoke to Musa with His eternal Kalam] i.e., Allah created in
Prophet Musa the ability to hear the Kalam of the Self of Allah, which is not a letter
nor a sound.
and Allah knows best