In Islam, Allah is the one and only God – the eternal Creator, Sustainer, and Lord of everything that exists.

Core idea: Who is Allah?

  • Allah is believed to be the only true God, absolutely one, with no partners, no rivals, no children, and no parents. This oneness is called Tawheed in Islamic theology.
  • Muslims believe Allah created the universe and everything in it, and that all life, death, and events are under His control and knowledge.
  • The name “Allah” is an Arabic term meaning “The God” (Al-Ilah), used especially by Muslims, but also by some Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews to refer to God.

Key attributes of Allah

Islamic sources describe Allah with many beautiful names (Asma’ al‑Husna), each reflecting a different attribute.

Commonly emphasized attributes include:

  • The All-Knowing (Al‑Aleem): knows everything in the past, present, and future, including what is hidden in people’s hearts.
  • The All-Powerful (Al‑Qadir): nothing is beyond His power, and all creation depends on Him.
  • The Most Merciful and Most Compassionate (Ar‑Rahman , Ar‑Raheem): His mercy and compassion are central themes of the Quran, which often begins with these names.
  • The Eternal Refuge (As‑Samad): completely self‑sufficient, while all creation depends on Him.

A short chapter from the Quran (Surah Al‑Ikhlas, 112) is often quoted as a summary of who Allah is:

“Say: He is Allah, One.
Allah, the Eternal Refuge.
He neither begets nor is born,
And there is none comparable to Him.”

How Muslims relate to Allah

  • Muslims worship Allah alone, without intermediaries, through prayer (salah), supplication (du‘a), remembrance (dhikr), and following His guidance in daily life.
  • They believe Allah is close to His servants, hears their prayers, and responds in the way that is wisest for them.
  • Love, fear, and hope are the three main feelings in a Muslim’s relationship with Allah: love of His mercy, fear of His justice, and hope in His forgiveness.

Allah in wider Abrahamic context

  • Islam teaches that Allah is the same God worshipped by earlier prophets such as Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, though each Abrahamic faith explains God’s nature differently.
  • Linguistically, “Allah” in Arabic is related to words for God in Hebrew and Aramaic, reflecting a shared Near Eastern monotheistic heritage.

Simple way to explain it

A simple, child‑friendly summary some Muslim educators use is:

  • Allah is the One who made you, loves you, and takes care of you.
  • You cannot see Him, but He sees you and knows everything about you.
  • There is nothing like Him, and no one shares His power.

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