Allah and himself Flashcards
(2.255)
Translation:
Allah. There is no god but He, the living, the self-subsisting, eternal. No slumber can seize Him nor sleep.
His are all things in the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede in His presence except as He
permits? He knows what is before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass any of His knowledge
except as He wills. His Throne extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme.
Main Theme :
Intro - Ayat ul Kursi,taken from surah Baqarah, madni surah
Theme - Allah in HImself
- expression of shahadah ( declaration of oneness of God)
- elaboration on the fact that God is beyond human comprehension
- God is free from all limitations & weaknesses
-He knows everything , can do everything, autonomous, authoritative “ To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth.”
Throne - symbol of authority
Imp :
declared - the treasures of Paradise
- eliminates possibility of shirk
- allows Muslims to understand their lord
- gives conviction of heart in worshipping Him alone
- recited by Muslims for seeking protection
(6:101-103)
Translation : To Him is due the primal origin of the heavens and the earth: how can He have a son when He has no
consort? He created all things, and He has full knowledge of all things. 102. That is Allah, your Lord! there is
no god but He, the Creator of all things: then worship Him: and He has power to dispose of all affairs. 103.
No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is above all comprehension, yet is acquainted
with all things.
Main Theme
Intro - Surah Al - Anaam,makkan surah
theme - Allah in HImself
-mssg of Tauhid, God does not have any partners
- God is free from all physical relations
- “ He begets not nor is He begotten”
- God is beyond human comprehension
- God is the most powerful and He hears and sees all
Imp
- emphasizes the imp of tauhid for spiritual purification
- protects them from shirk
- It helps Muslims understand that only God can fulfil theor needs so they fulfil their obligation on HIm
- Muslims refrain from committing sins since Allah is All knowing and well aware
- Muslims remember their creator
(41.37)
Translation:
Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Adore not the sun and the moon,
but adore Allah, who created them, if it is Him you wish to serve.
Main theme:
Intro- Surah Fussilat, Also known as Ha mim , revealed in Makkah
Theme - Allah in Himself
Fussilat- clearly spelt out mssg of the Quran
- attention to concept of Tauhid - God creates and controls everything
- celestial bodies - sign of Gods power
- “Behold in creation of the Heavens and the Earth and the alteration of Night and Day there are indeed signs for men of wisdom.”
- God alone should be praised and worshipped
-negation of paganism - sun and moon are not to be worshipped
Imp:
- creates a strong link between God and Muslims and Muslims do not look up to worldly things
- stops them from committing shirk
- invites Muslims to observe the environment - helps create awe thus strenghtening the bond
- Muslims consider themselves humble servants of God and turn to him for salvation.
(42.4-5)
Translation:
4. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth: and He is most high, most great. 5. The heavens are almost rent asunder from above them, and the angels celebrate the praises of their Lord, and pray for forgiveness for beings on earth: Behold! Verily Allah is He, the oft-forgiving, the most merciful.
Main theme:
Intro:Surah Shura makkan surah
Theme - Allah in Himself
- confirm Gods power, majesty and ultimate authority
- majesty (great) - heavens tremble and are ready to tear out
- everything in the universe acknowledges His power and supremacy , praises Him
- “ HIs are all things in the heaven and the earth “
- angels always glorify Allahs attributes of forgiveness- for those who repent
Imp:
- God informs humankind of His power and control , protects Muslims from arrogance
- Muslims show humbleness like Angels.
- Muslims understand not to be pessimistic in difficulties , have trust in God to help them out
Muslims learn to be grateful through acts of worship and also forgiving
(112)
Translation:
1. Say: He is Allah, the one and only; 2. Allah, the eternal, absolute; 3. He does not beget, nor is He
begotten; 4. And there is none like Him.
Main theme
Intro - Surah Ikhlas,revealed in Makkah when Quraish questioned “ Tell us of the ancestory of your Lord”
Theme - Allah in Himself
- concept of Tauhid for purity of faith
- God is independant but the rest are dependant upon Him
- God needs nothing for His sustenance “ Allah there is no God but He, the living, self subsisting, the eternal.”
- God is free from all limitations
- He has no partners or family
- discusses God’s uniqueness
- surah of protection
imp :
- protects Muslims from shirk
- recited by Muslims in daily prayers
- source of contentment and spiritual strength - it is equivalent to 1/3 of the quran
- helps Muslims to have clarity of faith
- develop relationship with God through worship
