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The entire universe, in the way it is created and the way it
is controlled, bears witness to the oneness of Allaah:
“Surely, His is the creation and commandment. Blessed is Allaah, the Lord of
the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists)!" [al-A’raaf 7:54 –
interpretation of the meaning]
The creation of the heavens and the earth, the alternation of night and day,
the different kinds of inanimate objects, plants and fruits, the creation of
humans and animals… all of that indicates that the Almighty Creator is One
with no partner or associate:
“That is Allaah, your Lord, the Creator of all things, Laa ilaaha illa Huwa
(none has the right to be worshipped but He). How then are you turning away
(from Allaah, by worshipping others instead of Him)?" [Ghaafir 40:62 –
interpretation of the meaning]
The variety and greatness of these created things, the perfect way in which
they are formed, the way in which they are maintained and controlled, all
indicate that the Creator is One and that He does as He wills and rules and
decides as He wants:
“Allaah is the Creator of all things, and He is the Wakeel (Trustee,
Disposer of affairs, Guardian) over all things” [al-Zumar 39:62 –
interpretation of the meaning]
All of the above indicate that this universe has a Creator, that this
dominion has a Sovereign, that behind these forms is One Who gives them
shape:
“He is Allaah, the Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of
forms. To Him belong the Best Names” [al-Hashr 59:24 – interpretation of the
meaning]
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]
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