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Al-Malik occurs in: "Master of the Day of Judgment" (Qura'n, 1:4). Another method ofrecitation: Melik, King of the Day of Judgment. Al-Maleek exists in this verse: "In the seat ofhonour with a most Powerful King" (Qura'n, 54:55). "Malikul-Mulk" exists in: "O Allah,Master of the Kingdom!" (Qura'n, 3:26). "Al-Malakoot" exists in: "Therefore glory to the Onein Whose hand is the kingdom of all things" (Qura'n, 36:83).The Almighty has described Himself as being "Malikul-Mulk," the Owner of everything, ofthe whole domain, saying, "Say: O Allah, Master of the Kingdom!" (Qura'n, 3:26), and"Master of the Day of Judgment" (Qura'n, 1:4), which is one of the first verses of the HolyQura'n.A land's owner is its "malik," one legally bound to obey the king, the "malik," with regard toland-related laws issued by the latter, whereas the opposite is not possible.Among the Attributes of Allah Almighty, the word "al-Malik" has occurred independently,whereas the word "Malik" is always added to something else, such as "Maliki yawmid-Deen,"Master of the Day of Judgment; therefore, the first Attribute has to be more revered.5. "Al-Quddoos"Allah has said, "Whatever in the heavens and in the earth declares the glory of Allah, theKing, the Holy" (Qura'n, 62:1)."Al-Qudoos" means: the One Whose characteristics cannot be conceived by the senses, norcan He be conceived by imagination, nor can He be realized by any mind or reason or judgedby any intellect. Linguistically, it is derived from "quds," purity or cleanness. "Al-bayt almuqaddas"means the Purified House, the one in which people purify themselves from thefilth of sins. Paradise is also called the place of quds because it is free from the ills of the lifeof this world. Arch-angel Gabriel is called in Islam "al-ruh al-quds," the Holy Spirit, becausehe is free from any fault in delivering divine inspiration to the messengers of Allah. Allah hasdescribed Himself as "... the King, the Holy" (Qura'n, 59:23), and He has also said, "Whateverin the heavens and in the earth declares the glory of Allah, the King, the Holy" (Qura'n,62:1).
Unity of Allah (Tawhid)Islam falls in the category of monotheistic creeds whose adherents believe in the Oneness ofGod. This concept is referred to in Islam as Tawhid, and it is so important and so vast thatvolumes of books have been written about it. `Allama al-Majlisi, for example, dedicates twoentire volumes of his encyclopedic work Bihar al-Anwar to this most important tenet ofIslam. Tawhid instructs Muslims that: there is only one God, one truth, one straight linebetween two points: God and His servants, one family, one couple of parents, Adam andEven, one human race, one heaven, and one hell.Since the space here is limited, we will have to be brief as much as possible. Had we beenable to afford the space, we would have refuted the views of dualists and polytheists as wellas those who believe in the concept of the Trinity and in God having a son, a daughter, a wife,or any close family relative!1. TAWHID IN THE HOLY QUR'ANThe Holy Qura'n is an inexhaustible source of knowledge for those who seek to discuss thissubject. We have preferred here to be very brief in bringing the reader the following aspectsrelevant to Tawhid as outlined in the Holy Qura'n. Additional interesting and usefulinformation shedding light on Tawhid is included in two chapters to follow.a. Allah is Unique, PeerlessQura'nic verses testifying to the fact that Allah, Praise to Him, is One and peerless and cannever have a partner in His authority, or a similitude, nor can He have a son, a daughter, anaunt, or any kin, are numerous; here are some of them:(He is) the Originator of the heavens and the earth; He made mates for you from amongyourselves, and mates of (and for) the cattle, too, multiplying you (humans and animals)thereby; nothing is like Him; and He is the Hearing, the Seeing. (42:11) Say: He, Allah, isOne. Allah is He on Whom all (beings and things) depend. He does not beget, nor is Hebegotten. And none is like Him. (112:1-4) He is Allah, the One, the Subduer (of all). (39:4)Say: Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth? Say: Allah. Say: Do you then take besidesHim guardians who do not control any benefit or harm for themselves? Say: Are the blind and
Page 2 and 3: AllahThe Concept of God in Islam (a
Page 5 and 6: IntroductionIn any theistic religio
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Page 9 and 10: Knowing AllahMuhammed, the Messenge
Page 11 and 12: All Praise is due to Allah, the One
Page 13 and 14: The Praised One has said, He is the
Page 15 and 16: you then made you complete, then He
Page 17 and 18: The Ninety Nine Attributesof AllahI
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Page 42 and 43: How to Supplicate to AllahBefore ad
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"Thul-Jalali wal Ikram" means: the
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The subject of jami`, gathering or
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apparent.Allah is the Enricher, yet
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The Messenger of Allah used to say
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Allah and is affected either throug
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There are many derivations from thi
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up so that I may get you out of you
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too, perished. Then he saw a fourth
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the sun and the moon subservient (t
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A servant of Allah should never tir
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your Lord do magnify. (74:3). To Hi
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In the Holy Qura'n, we read: "Whoev
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Were we to think for one moment abo
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limit what is limitless," meaning t
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wise even if his share of all other
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The perfection of such following is
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(being left) behind them, have not
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Allah has said, "Is it not sufficie
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has said, "Labbayka Haqqan Haqqa!"
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for He is al-Wakeel, and He is your
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eached you; therefore, beware!"This
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thirsty. Tawd is a prerogative, a p
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overwhelming Power, controls all Hi
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something else has been dealt with
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Whom there can be no doubt entertai
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The root word of "al-Muta`ali" is `
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The Attribute "al-Basit" does not e
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Lord is Wise, Knowing" (Qura'n, 6:8
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servant of His more than one who is
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and to Him the truth in their regar
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whatever brings one closer to Allah
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The Messenger of Allah has desired
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penalty for it equal in size and ki
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This Attribute is derived from "mer
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His creation, and the norms of His
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perfection of the Self. All qualiti
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eminding those whom He forgives of
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"Wait, therefore; surely they (too)
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The Messenger of Allah used to say,
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taken account in a clear Book. (36:
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ing the dead to life, and He shows
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Al-Mumeet causes your heart to die
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thoroughly" (Qura'n, 27:88).The roo
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