Allah is... Flashcards
Pre-eternal
Has always existed, without a beginning
Eternal + Ever-living
Always exists, without an end
Does not perish or die
Absolute
Exists independently
Does not require any support or care
Transcendent
Exists beyond the material universe. Not subject to the laws of his creation and the limitations of time, space and matter
Perpetual
Exists without any change, growth or decline in HIs essence or attributes
ONE
Has no parent, spouse, child, equal, partner or rival
Infinite
Cannot be measured, calculated, restricted or comprehended
Unique
No resemblance, there is nothing like him
Perfect and flawless
Free from all faults and deficiencies
Creator
He alone can create from nothing
Owner
of the universe
Full authority and control
Everything occurs as he orders and specifies. HIs decree cannot be prevented or hindered and his judgement cannot be overruled
Sustainer
Looks after and provides
Does as He wills
Not questioned about what He does. Does not require advice. Is not under order or instruction
Omnipotent
Has limitless power and ability
Invincible
Nothing can intimidate, threaten, overpower or make Him vulnerable
Omniscient
He is all knowing
All hearing
As-Samee
All-seeing
Al-Baseer
Divine and Holy
He has the best attributes
Source of all good
Only one worthy of worship
Allah communicates…
Via speech and inspiration
HIs speech is His divine attribute and unlike the speech of created things
