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  1. Muhammad Inamullah
    Muhammad Inamullah

    Allah is unparalleled and unequaled. The Holy Quran has described Him in a short statement: لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ ۖ "There is nothing comparable to Him." [Al Shura:11] This verse clearly illustrates that there is nothing like Allah and Allah is not like anything. He is just matchless. In this worRead more

    Allah is unparalleled and unequaled. The Holy Quran has described Him in a short statement:

    لَيْسَ كَمِثْلِهِ شَيْءٌ ۖ

    “There is nothing comparable to Him.” [Al Shura:11]

    This verse clearly illustrates that there is nothing like Allah and Allah is not like anything. He is just matchless. In this world, we know very little about Him. In the Hereafter, when He will unveil Himself, we will fully know Him and see Him, In Sha Allah.

    Also, it is worth noting that several attributes given to Allah in the Holy Quran resemble human attributes apparently like a hand, face, etc. but Muslim Scholars while interpreting these attributes, do not compare them with human attributes, rather they say:

    كما يليق بشأنه العظيم

    “As His Highness deserves” and some other sentences similar to this.

    Hence, it should be kept in mind that we cannot compare Allah to anything and cannot say that He looks like this thing or that thing.

    Jazak Allah

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  1. Muhammad Inamullah
    Muhammad Inamullah

    This question of who is the creator of something comes to mind about things that seem creatures to us i.e. created beings. When this is not the case, we do not ask for the creator of a thing. For example, when we see a chair made of wood, we ask for its creator, carpenter in this case, because we knRead more

    This question of who is the creator of something comes to mind about things that seem creatures to us i.e. created beings. When this is not the case, we do not ask for the creator of a thing. For example, when we see a chair made of wood, we ask for its creator, carpenter in this case, because we know that a chair can’t get made from wood by itself. But, if we see a piece of wood randomly put on the ground, we don’t ask for its creator i.e. the carpenter.

    We see the world around us that it has been made and that the whole universe is caught in a web of mathematical and physical laws and the irony is that it can’t explain itself in the sense that from where did these laws come? All this points out the presence of a full conscious being behind its creation but we don’t know anything about it. Hence, certain questions come to our minds; Who created matter? Who put life in the matter? Who put consciousness  in the matter? This all compels us to look for some external source to be the creator of this world.

    On the Other hand, in terms of God, we haven’t seen him. We don’t know whether He is a created being. Hence, the question of a creator is irrelevant in this case. Now, Who really God is? that’s a different domain. Hopes you understand!

    Jazak Allah

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  1. Jafry S
    Jafry S Islamic Scholar

    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم In Islamic tradition الرياء (showing off) is considered Hidden shirk (الشرك الخفي) خرج علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن نتذاكر المسيح الدجال، فقال: ألا أخبركم بما هو أخوف عليكم عندي من المسيح الدجال؟ قال: قلنا: بلى. فقال: "الشرك الخفي، أن يقوم الرجل يصلي، فيزين صلاته لمRead more

    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

    In Islamic tradition الرياء (showing off) is considered Hidden shirk (الشرك الخفي)

    خرج علينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن نتذاكر المسيح الدجال، فقال: ألا أخبركم بما هو أخوف عليكم عندي من المسيح الدجال؟ قال: قلنا: بلى. فقال: “الشرك الخفي، أن يقوم الرجل يصلي، فيزين صلاته لما يرى من نظر رجل. أخرجه ابن ماجه، وقال البوصيري في الزوائد: إسناده حسن.

    و الله أعلم بالصواب

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  1. Rushna shah
    Rushna shah Muslim Writer

    In Islamic tradition, the term "Friend of Allah" (Wali Allah) refers to individuals who are believed to have a close and special relationship with Allah (God). These individuals are often considered to be righteous, pious, and spiritually elevated. While there is no official list of who the FriendsRead more

    In Islamic tradition, the term “Friend of Allah” (Wali Allah) refers to individuals who are believed to have a close and special relationship with Allah (God). These individuals are often considered to be righteous, pious, and spiritually elevated. While there is no official list of who the Friends of Allah are, the concept is based on Islamic teachings and the Quranic verse (Surah Yunus, 10:62-63) that mentions: “Unquestionably, [for] the allies of Allah there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. “The Friends of Allah are often characterized by the following qualities:Righteousness: They are known for their piety, devotion to Allah, and adherence to Islamic principles. Spiritual Insight: They possess deep spiritual insight and understanding of religious matters.Humility: They are humble and do not seek recognition or fame for their piety.Acts of Kindness: They are compassionate and engage in acts of charity and kindness toward others.Contentment: They are content with whatever Allah provides and do not covet worldly possessions.Prayer and Worship: They are devout in their worship, including regular prayer and the remembrance of Allah. It’s important to note that the concept of the Friends of Allah is not limited to a specific number of individuals, and their status is not something that can be self-proclaimed. It is believed to be a special honor bestowed by Allah upon those who sincerely devote themselves to Him and lead a life of piety and virtue. The identity of specific individuals regarded as Friends of Allah can vary among different Islamic traditions and Sufi orders, which often have their saints and spiritual leaders recognized for their piety and closeness to Allah.

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  1. Ammarah Ahsan
    Ammarah Ahsan

    Allah says in the Quran "We raised a Messenger in every community (to tell them): "Serve Allah and shun the Evil One." An-Nahl 16:36 Allah sent His messengers to spread his message on Earth and develop an ideal for the people to follow.

    Allah says in the Quran “We raised a Messenger in every community (to tell them): “Serve Allah and shun the Evil One.” An-Nahl 16:36

    Allah sent His messengers to spread his message on Earth and develop an ideal for the people to follow.

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  1. Rushna shah
    Rushna shah Muslim Writer

    Muslims and Christians both believe in one God, but they have different understandings of the nature of God and their respective religious teachings. Muslims worship Allah, who they believe is the one and only God, and their beliefs are outlined in the Quran. Christians, on the other hand, believe iRead more

    Muslims and Christians both believe in one God, but they have different understandings of the nature of God and their respective religious teachings. Muslims worship Allah, who they believe is the one and only God, and their beliefs are outlined in the Quran. Christians, on the other hand, believe in the Holy Trinity—Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit—and follow the teachings of the Bible. While there are similarities in the monotheistic belief in one God, the theological differences between Islam and Christianity are significant.

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