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Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Rashduct4luv(m): 8:34am On Sep 29, 2017 |
Yes, Allah is God. He is Allah, the One and Only. He is the same God worshiped in the Jewish and Christian faiths and is recognisable as such. Across the globe and throughout history people of all faiths and beliefs have turned towards God, or a supreme deity, the Creator of the universe. He is Allah. Allah is God. God the Creator. God the Sustainer. The word God is spelled and pronounced differently in many languages: the French call him Dieu, the Spanish, Dios and the Chinese refer to the One God as Shangdi. In Arabic, Allah means the One True God, worthy of all submission and devotion. Jewish and Christian Arabs refer to God as Allah, and He is the same One True God referred to in the Biblical passage, “Hear O Israel, the Lord your God is One”. (Deuteronomy 6.4 & Mark 12.29) In all three monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) God and Allah are the same. However, when asking the question, Is Allah God, it is equally important to understand who Allah is not. He is not a man, nor is He an ethereal spirit, therefore when Muslims talk about Allah there is no concept of a trinity. He was not begotten nor does He beget, therefore He does not have sons or daughters. He does not have partners or underlings; therefore, there are no demi gods or minor deities inherent in the concept of Allah. He is not part of His creation and Allah is not in everybody and everything. Consequently, it is not possible to become allahlike or attain allahhood. “Say (O Muhammad): He is Allah, [who is] One. Allah, the Self-Sufficient Master. He begets not, nor was He begotten; and there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.” (Qur'an 112) The Qur'an, God’s book of guidance for all of humankind was revealed in Arabic; therefore, non-Arabic speakers can become confused about terminology and names. When a Muslim says the word Allah, he is talking about God. God the Supreme, God the Magnificent, God the Omnipotent. The Creator of all that exists. “He has created the heavens and the earth in truth. High be He Exalted above all they associate as partners with Him.” (Qur'an 16:3) Muslims believe that Islam is the final message of God to humankind, and they believe that God gave the Torah to Prophet Moses as he gave the Gospel to Prophet Jesus. Muslims believe that Judaism and Christianity, in their pristine forms, were divine religions. In fact, one of the tenants of Islam is to believe in all of God’s revealed books. The Prophets of Islam include the same Prophets present in Jewish and Christian traditions; they all came to their people with the same message – to recognize and to worship the One God. “...were you witnesses when death approached Jacob? When he said unto his sons, ‘What will you worship after me?’ They said, ‘We shall worship your God, the God of your fathers, Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, One God, and to Him we submit (in Islam).” (Qur'an 2:133) Muslims love and respect all the Prophets and Messengers of God. However, Muslims believe that the Qur'an contains the only concept of God that has not been tainted by man made ideas and idolatrous practices. He, Allah/God made it very clear in Qur'an that He had sent messengers to every nation. We do not know all the names, or the dates; we do not know all the stories or the calamities, but we do know that God did not create even a single person and then abandon him. God’s message of mercy, love, justice, and truth was made available to all of humankind. “And verily, We have sent among every community or nation, a Messenger (proclaiming), "Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid all false deities... ". (Quran 16:36) “And for every nation there is a messenger...” (Quran 10:47) For thousands of years humankind has lived and died across this wide earth. Every time a woman looks towards the sky in search of a Creator, she is turning to Allah. Every time a man buries his face in his hands and begs for mercy or relief, he is asking Allah. Every time a child crouches fearfully in a corner, his heart is searching for Allah. Allah is God. Whenever a person is thankful for the bright new day, or the cool refreshing rain, or the wind whispering in the trees, he or she is thankful to Allah, thankful to God. Humankind has taken the purity of God and mixed it up with wild imaginings and strange superstitions. God is not three, He is One. God does not have partners or associates; He is Alone in His majesty and in His dominion. It is not possible to become godlike because there is nothing comparable to God. God is not part of His creation; He is beyond it. He is the first, and the last. God is Allah, the Most Merciful. “… There is nothing like unto Him…” (Qur'an 42:11) “And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.” (Qur'an 112:4) “He is the First (nothing is before Him) and the Last (nothing is after Him), the Most High (nothing is above Him) and the Most Near (nothing is nearer than Him). And He is the All-Knower of everything.” (Qur'an 57:3) Yes! God is Allah. Copied 29 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by oyewoleolu(m): 9:18am On Sep 30, 2017 |
nice one
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Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Nobody: 9:55am On Sep 30, 2017 |
jazakallahu_khairan 4 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by jidxin(m): 10:07am On Oct 06, 2017 |
God of Abraham isaac nd jacob point of correction 47 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Lilimax(f): 10:07am On Oct 06, 2017 |
No! Allah is not God 50 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by papachy(m): 10:07am On Oct 06, 2017 |
mäh sha Allah 1 Like |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by EazyMoh(m): 10:09am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Jazakumullahu bi khair! 3 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by wellmax(m): 10:11am On Oct 06, 2017 |
I like it when Muslims always look up to the Bible to validate whatever they say. There is only one Holy Book. The Bible 112 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Nobody: 10:15am On Oct 06, 2017 |
If Allah is God, how come someone wrote this sh!t below "I believe that there is no god/God but Allah and Muhammad is His Prophet." Seun, I know you have been paid by the Muslim cabals to keep this thing up but take it away or make them swear an oath like this before the comment on Christian Forums "I believe that there is no god/Allah but God and Jesus Christ His son." 69 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Myde4naija(m): 10:16am On Oct 06, 2017 |
wellmax:the bible don't even make holy of itself after so many pornographic write ups in song of Solomon. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Jagabanmonerry(m): 10:17am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Yes! Allah is God and God is Allah.... 3 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by misterh(m): 10:23am On Oct 06, 2017 |
iyke926:Because in the times past (and even now), many people believe that there are many gods. Many believe in Zeus, Thor, Sango, Ogun, Amadioha amongst other. What the statement you wrote means is that all those other gods aren't valid except only one God. PS: Allah is the Arabic term for God; just like Olorun means God in Yoruba language. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Cire80: 10:24am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Hypothetical religion. If you know you worship same God as Christians and Jews, why do you make them your arch enemies? 29 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Uyi168: 10:25am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Yes,allah is the god of the arab.. 4 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by mirabel001(f): 10:25am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Allah is no God...he is an Arabic gods 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by sweetkev(m): 10:26am On Oct 06, 2017 |
All and God are different 2 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by sweetkev(m): 10:27am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Allah and God are different 6 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by mirabel001(f): 10:27am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Myde4naija:wit what u just typed, how then can u say we are worshiping d same God 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Nobody: 10:28am On Oct 06, 2017 |
misterh: I know about different gods like Odin, Olympus and others you mentioned. Don't try to brainwash me, my Muslim brother. Please can you explain what you understand by the sentence below My Uncle told me grape/lemon tastes nasty but tangerines are better. 2 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by wellmax(m): 10:29am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Myde4naija: In English please? |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by olatunyemi(m): 10:38am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Islam is the way of life. |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by jidxin(m): 10:40am On Oct 06, 2017 |
wellmax:I still dont know how d oldest book can be wrong nd newer ones trying to correct d old one. Is it possible for Nokai to say nokia is fake? 6 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by misterh(m): 10:45am On Oct 06, 2017 |
iyke926:No one is trying to brainwash you here, except you have closed your mind to new knowledge. To understand my point better, check out the principles of henotheism and polytheism. While henotheism believes in the worship of a single deity but acknowledges that other deities exist, a polytheist worships various deities at the same time believing that each deity has its own functions and responsibilities. The statement, 'There's no god except Allah' that we Muslims profess negates both henotheism and polytheism. This is because we believe that there is only one God -> who has all the responsibilities polytheists assume other gods have and -> whose existence rubbishes the existence of other gods like henotheists believe. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by bukqar(m): 10:46am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Lilimax:now i have the chance to call u a big illiterate mr man.what is GOD called in ur village language.kai u r a dummy 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by wellmax(m): 10:47am On Oct 06, 2017 |
jidxin: I am still trying to understand what you wrote. |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Nobody: 10:47am On Oct 06, 2017 |
iyke926:hey hey hey heyyyyy 4 Likes
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Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by misterh(m): 10:52am On Oct 06, 2017 |
mirabel001:Please what's God called in Arabic? In Yoruba, God is called Olorun. In Igbo, He's called Chineke. In Efik, He's called Abasi. What's He called in Arabic? 1 Like |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by misterh(m): 10:54am On Oct 06, 2017 |
sweetkev:Really? What's the difference between Allah and God, please? Please explain. 1 Like |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Lilimax(f): 11:04am On Oct 06, 2017 |
bukqar: 1 Like |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by babaireti(m): 11:05am On Oct 06, 2017 |
Inna deena indah llahi Al'Islam,robbi sidni ilma-Aamin.God bless you and your household 2 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by Lilimax(f): 11:06am On Oct 06, 2017 |
wellmax: 7 Likes |
Re: Misconceptions About Allah (part 1 Of 3): Is Allah God? by sweetkev(m): 11:07am On Oct 06, 2017 |
mirabel001:Brilliant reply of 2017. One candle and holy water for you 7 Likes |
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