Concept of God in Islam

Concept of God in Islam

Monotheism, belief in one God, is the most essential and foundational concept in Islam. Muslims have faith in one God who created the universe and has power over every single thing within it. He is unique and exalted above each and every thing He creates, and His greatness can not be compared to His creation. Moreover, He is the only one deserving of any worship and the greatest purpose of all creation is to submit to Him.

The Islamic comprehension of God is distinct from all other religions as well as beliefs in various respects since it is based on a pure and obvious understanding of monotheism. This basically captures the concept of God in Islam, which will be further elaborated in this particular tract.

God is the Creator and the Sustainer of the whole universe who created everything for a purpose. Muslims believe that He created mankind with a simple purpose – to worship Him. He sent messengers to guide human being in fulfilling this main objective. Few of these messengers include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, peace be upon all of them.

They all taught a frequent message about God by affirming His greatness because the Creator and guiding people to worship Him alone. This basic concept has almost always resonated with people’s natural understanding of God.

Completely accepting the oneness of God is to simply accept that He is distinct from everything else. It wouldn't suit God’s majesty and glory to associate the limited attributes of His creation to Him simply because He is not restricted in any way, while His creation is. He is the First with no beginning as well as the Last with no end. Everything in the universe is the creation of His will. He is not confined by space or time and He is the only One who is in control and supplies His creation.

Islam teaches that men and women should completely submit only to God as He is the just one worthy of their worship. He is the Creator and Sustainer of the entire universe and everything in it belongs to Him. The Quran points out the faulty thinking of those that worship other than God:

“‘How can you worship things you carve with your own hands, when it is God who has created you and all your handiwork?’” [37:95-96]

Whoever denies the basic truth of the presence of God is considered ungrateful and a disbeliever. On many occasions in the Quran, God reminds humankind of the disbelievers’ clear misguidance and His complete power over everything:

“Behold! Verily to Allah belong all creatures, in the heavens and on earth. What do they follow who worship as His “partners” other than Allah? They follow nothing but fancy, and they do nothing but lie.” [10:66]

“It is God who has given you the night in which to rest and the day in which to see. God is truly bountiful to people, but most people do not give thanks. Such is God your Lord, the Creator of all things: there is no god but Him. How can you be so deluded? [40:61-62]

   Ultimately, we must understand that our belief or disbelief in God has no effect on Him in any way. Believing in Him, worshipping Him, and following His commands is only going to benefit us because we are needing His blessings, favors and mercy. However, He does not need us because He is the Self-Sufficient Creator. Nevertheless, it is never too late for someone to turn back to God, seeking His guidance and forgiveness by submitting to Him.

Why Islam?

Islam is not a new way of life; instead, it is the final message, which upholds exactly the same essential beliefs that God sent to mankind through all of His messengers. By using this message, God calls on each individual to lead a meticulous life by drawing close to Him and to be able to cognizant of their final responsibility in front of the one and only God.