What is the nature of God with Islam?

Answer 1

Islam has a very good definition of God. The Islamic concept of God is of pure monotheism. The shahadah affirms the unity and uniqueness of worship of God. In Islam, God is considered as not possessing any gender and not resembling human or any creation in shape or form. God is omnipotent and does not beget nor is He begotten. As such, attribution of children or spouse to God is considered blasphemous in the Islamic faith.

Allah is the considered the proper name of God used by Arabic speakers, irrespective of their religion. Many Arabic speakers of all faiths whether Jews, Christians or Muslims use the word "Allah" to mean "God". Similarly, words used in Aramaic such as Elah or in Hebrew such as Eloh (Elohim is considered by many Muslims as an incorrect term used in Hebrew to signify God because it is implying plurality and hence the correct term is Eloh) are similar to Allah, meaning The Deity.

Muslims consider God to be:

• The Almighty God

Lord of the Universe

• One and Unique without any partners
• Without a wife or a child
• The Most Gracious*The Most Merciful
• The Oft- Forgiving
• Attentive to the prayers of His servants
• The All Seeing
• The All Hearing
• The Most Wise

• The Master of The Day of Judgment

The Qur'an describes Oneness of God in Sura 112:

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1. Say: He is God, the One

2. God, the Eternal, Absolute

3. He begeteth not, nor is he begotten

4. And there is none like unto him.

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The Qur'an also defines attributes of God: Say: "Call upon God, or call upon Ar-Rahman (the Beneficient) by whatever name ye call upon him, (it is well): for to him belong the Most Beautiful Names. Neither speak thy Prayer aloud, nor speak it in a low tone, but seek a middle course between." [17:110]

Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the most Beautiful Names. [20:8]

[edit] God's omniscience

The Qur'an describes God as being fully aware of everything that happens in the universe, including private thoughts and feelings and that nothing can be hidden from Allah:

[6:60] It is He who does take your souls by night, and has knowledge of all that you have done by day: by day does He raise you up again; that a term appointed be fulfilled; In the end unto Him will be your return; then will He show you the truth of all that you did.

The Qur'an states that the proclamation of faith (Arabic: Shahaada) is: "There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah" (Arabic: Laa ilaaha illa Allah), In literal terms this would be translated as "There is no god except God."

[2:255] 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 that can intercede in His presence except as He permitteth? He knoweth what (appeareth to His creatures as) before or after or behind them. Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. His Throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them for He is the Most High, the Supreme (in glory).

[3:18] There is no god but He: That is the witness of Allah, His angels, and those endued with knowledge, standing firm on justice. There is no god but He, the Exalted in Power, the Wise.

[47:19] Know, therefore, that there is no god but Allah, and ask forgiveness for thy fault, and for the men and women who believe: for Allah knows how ye move about and how ye dwell in your homes.

[2:163] Your Ilah (God) is one Ilah (God - Allah); there is none who has the right to be worshipped but He), Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

[3:62] Verily! This is the true narrative (about the story of Isa/Jesus), and Laa ilaaha illallaah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the One and the Only True God, Who has neither a wife nor a son). And indeed, Allah is the All Mighty, the All Wise.

[4:87] Allah! Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). Surely, He will gather you together on the Day of Resurrection about which there is no doubt. And who is truer in statement than Allah?

Main article: Tawhid

Islam says that Allah is Singular (Tawhid), and anyone worshipping more than one God is a polytheist. This is taken to include the Christian concept of the Trinity. This belief is affirmed by the following passage that is part of their five daily prayers [1]:

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You alone We worship, and only Your aid We seek. [1:5]

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Other Qur'anic verses that show this position are:

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They disbelieved who say: God is one of three (in a Trinity): for there is no god except One God. If they desist not from their word (of blasphemy), verily a grievous chastisement will befall the disbelievers among them. [5:73]

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Wonderful Originator of the heavens and the earth: How can He have a son when He hath no consort? He created all things, and He hath full knowledge of all things. [6:101]

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Islam holds that Allah cannot be seen or directly experienced by the senses. Therefore, the belief that one may physically see God is held to be a sort of polytheism [2] except Moses and Muhammad. Other Qur'anic verse that show this position are:

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No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision: He is Subtle well-aware (of all things). [6:103]

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Thus do We explain the Signs by various (ways): that they may say, "Thou hast learnt this (from somebody)," and that We may make the matter clear to those who know. [6:105]

AnswerIn Islam, God's nature is several things but above all we believe him to be the most gracious and most merciful. Every chapter in the quran begins with these words "Bismillah hirahman niraheem" meaning "In the name of Allah the most merciful the most gracious.". A Muslims must understand that God is the most merciful, generous, and just, but at the same time he is our creator and we must be obedient to him. So Muslims fear and love Allah, fear because he alone determines who goes to heaven or hell and he we love him because he wants us to be happy and he wants us to make it to heaven but to do that we should stay away from sinning. God tells Muslims to fear him because mankind is prone to sin and leave God if they feel God will not punnish them for their crimes, therefore Muslims fear him because he is our creator and he deserves all the respect possible. So god is the most Just, the most forgiving, the all-knowing, Muslims believe God possesses all of these qualities and 99 others which infact Muslims call the 99 names of Allah

After the Prophet Muhammad (S)'s death many desert nomads and others claimed to be prophets, during this time Abu Bakr (R) went to war with these people to prove them as false. After Abu Bakr (R), Umr (R) took over Persia, and other parts of Asia Minor, after many years Tariq bin Ziyad (R) took over Spain and Islam slowly traveled though Europe.

You can also check out resources for the Ottoman Empire.

What is Islam?: The name of the religion is Islam, which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission." Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one's life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart, soul and deed. The same Arabic root word gives us "Salaam alaykum," ("Peace be with you"), the universal Muslim greeting.

Who is a Muslim?: A person who believes in and consciously follows Islam is called a Muslim, also from the same root word. So, the religion is called "Islam," and a person who believes in and follows it is a "Muslim."

• What is the difference between Muslim, Moslem and Islamic?

How Many and Where?: Islam is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide (1/5 of the world population). It is considered one of the Abrahamic, monotheistic faiths, along with Judaism and Christianity. Although usually associated with the Arabs of the Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab. Muslims are found all over the world, of every nation, color and race.

• Muslim population of the world

Who is Allah?: Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is often translated merely as "God." Allah has other names that are used to describe His characteristics: the Creator, the Sustainer, the Merciful, the Compassionate, etc.

Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, prophets, other human beings or nature is considered idolatry.

• More about the nature of God
• "Names" of Allah

What do Muslims believe about God, prophets, the afterlife, etc.?: The basic beliefs of Muslims fall into six main categories, which are known as the "Articles of Faith":

• Faith in the unity of God
• Faith in angels
• Faith in prophets
• Faith in books of revelation
• Faith in an afterlife
• Faith in destiny/divine decree

The "five pillars" of Islam: In Islam, faith and good works go hand-in-hand. A mere verbal declaration of faith is not enough, for belief in Allah makes obedience to Him a duty.

The Muslim concept of worship is very broad. Muslims consider everything they do in life to be an act of worship, if it is done according to Allah's guidance. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a Muslim's faith and obedience. They are often called the "Five Pillars of Islam."

• Testimony of faith (Kalima)
• Prayer (Salat)
• Almsgiving (Zakat)
• Fasting (Sawm)
• Pilgrimage (Hajj)

Daily life as a Muslim: While often seen as a radical or extreme religion, Muslims consider Islam to be the middle road. Muslims do not live life with complete disregard for God or religious matters, but nor do they neglect the world to devote themselves solely to worship and prayer. Muslims strike a balance by fulfilling the obligations of and enjoying this life, while always mindful of their duties to Allah and to others.

• Morals and manners
• Business ethics
• Modesty in dress and behavior
• Dietary rules
• Marriage
• Care of children and elderly
• Racism and prejudice
• Relations with non-Muslims

Answer 2

"God. There is no other god than He. The Living, The Eternal. He is not taken by fatigue, nor sleep. His is the ownership of everything in the heavens and everything in the Earth. Who is it that can even speak, in His presence, unless he is given His permission? He knows what is in their future and what is in their past. No one can grasp anything of His Knowledge - unless what He permits to be known. His Throne extends over the heavens and the Earth. He never tires of upholding them. He is The Most High, The Most Great"

Qur'an. Chapter 2, Verse 255

"Say that He, alone, is the One God; upon whom everything is dependent. He does not beget offspring. Nor was He born of anyone. And there is nothing whatsoever like Him"

Qur'an. Chapter 112

Answer 3

Muslims worship Allah (God in English and same God in Christianity and Judaism) as the one and only one God with no partner, no companion, no son, no father, no associate, and no equivalence. God is the creator of every thing in the vast universe. Refer to question below for the main attributes for God in Islam.

Answer 4

The name of God accord to Islam is Allah.God is one and he is the creator of this universe. Nothing in this world is hidden from the God.

Answer 5

Islam is strictly monotheistic, Muslims believe in One God, Allah meaning God

Answer 6

God is the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no companion, no associate, and no equivalence. God has no resemblance to any in our world.