The first foundation
Who is your Lord? — Belief in Allah
Belief in Allah is not merely acknowledging a Creator. It includes His lordship, His sole right to worship, and affirming His names and attributes as they came in revelation.
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The concise answer
Allah is the Creator, Owner and Sustainer of all things. He alone deserves every act of worship.
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Four connected meanings
Belief in Allah includes His existence, His lordship, His sole right to worship, and His names and attributes.
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Its effect
Supplication, reliance, fear, hope and love are directed to Allah alone, while the believer takes lawful means and trusts His wisdom.
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Next step
After knowing your Lord, learn what worship means and how it is accepted.
References
Where this lesson begins
- Qur’an 2:163; 42:11; Surah al-IkhlasPrimary reference for this lessonSource