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The soundness of the heavens and the earth,
the order of the universe, the harmony among created things, all
indicate that the Creator is One, with no partner or associate:
“Had there been therein (in the heavens and the earth) aalihah
(gods) besides Allaah, then verily, both would have been ruined.
Glorified be Allaah, the Lord of the Throne, (High is He) above
all that (evil) they associate with Him!” [al-Anbiya’ 21:22 –
interpretation of the meaning]
These great created things either created themselves – which is
impossible – or man created himself then created them – which is
also impossible:
“Were they created by nothing? Or were they themselves the
creators? Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay, but
they have no firm Belief” [al-Toor 52:35-36 – interpretation of
the meaning]
Reason, Revelation and the original state of man (fitrah) all
indicate that this universe has One Who brought into being, that
these created things have a Creator Who is Ever-Living and
Eternal, All-Knowing and All-Aware, Powerful and Almighty, Kind
and Most Merciful. He has the Most Beautiful Names and Sublime
Attributes and He knows all things. Nothing is beyond His
control, and there is nothing like unto Him:
“And your Ilaah (God) is One Ilaah (God — Allaah), Laa ilaaha
illa Huwa (there is none who has the right to be worshipped but
He), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" [al-Baqarah 2:163 –
interpretation of the meaning]
The existence of Allaah is something that is there is no excuse
for not knowing. It is the matter of common sense:
“Their Messengers said: What! Can there be a doubt about Allaah,
the Creator of the heavens and the earth?” [Ibraaheem 14:10 –
interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah has created people with the natural instinct (fitrah) to
affirm His Lordship and Oneness, but the shayaateen (devils)
came to the sons of Adam and caused them to deviate from their
religion. According to a hadeeth qudsi, “I created all My slaves
as haneefs (monotheists), but the shayaateen (devils) came to
them and made them deviate from their religion, and they forbade
them that which I had permitted to them.” (Narrated by Muslim,
no. 2865)
Among them are those who deny the existence of Allaah, and those
who worship the Shaytaan, and those who worship man. And there
are those who worship the dinar [money], or fire, or genital
organs, or animals. And there are some who associate in worship
with Him a stone from the earth or a star in the sky.
These things which are worshipped instead of Allaah, cannot
create or provide; they cannot hear or see, or bring benefits or
cause harm. So how can they worship them instead of Allaah?
“Are many different lords (gods) better or Allaah, the One, the
Irresistible?” [Yoosuf 12:39 – interpretation of the meaning]
Allaah has condemned those who worship these idols which cannot
hear, see or think:
“Verily, those whom you call upon besides Allaah are slaves like
you. So call upon them and let them answer you if you are
truthful. Have they feet wherewith they walk? Or have they hands
wherewith they hold? Or have they eyes wherewith they see? Or
have they ears wherewith they hear?” [al-A’raaf 7:194-195 –
interpretation of the meaning]
“Say (O Muhammad to mankind): ‘How do you worship besides Allaah
something which has no power either to harm or benefit you? But
it is Allaah Who is the All-Hearer, All-Knower” [al-Maa'idah
5:76 – interpretation of the meaning]
How ignorant man is of his Lord Who created him and provides for
him. How he rejects Him and forgets Him, and worships others
instead of Him:
“Verily, it is not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the
hearts which are in the breasts that grow blind” [al-Hajj 22:46
– interpretation of the meaning]
Glorified be Allaah far above that which they associate with
Him. Praise be to Allaah the Lord of the Worlds:
“Say (O Muhammad): Praise and thanks be to Allaah, and peace be
on His slaves whom He has chosen (for His Message)! Is Allaah
better, or (all) that you ascribe as partners (to Him)?” (Of
course, Allaah is Better).
Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and
the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky,
whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and
delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their
trees. Is there any ilaah (god) with Allaah? Nay, but they are a
people who ascribe equals (to Him)!
Is not He (better than your gods) Who has made the earth as a
fixed abode, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed
firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two
seas (of salt and sweet water)? Is there any ilaah (god) with
Allaah? Nay, but most of them know not!
Is not He (better than your gods) Who responds to the distressed
one, when he calls on Him, and Who removes the evil, and makes
you inheritors of the earth, generations after generations? Is
there any ilaah (god) with Allaah? Little is that you remember!
Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in the darkness
of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of
glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain)? Is there any ilaah
(god) with Allaah? High Exalted be Allaah above all that they
associate as partners (to Him)!
Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who originates
creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides for
you from heaven and earth? Is there any ilaah (god) with Allaah?
Say: ‘Bring forth your proofs, if you are truthful’” [al-Naml
27:59-64 – interpretation of the meaning]
Source: Islam-QA.com
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