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Key Features of the Passages

Main Points for Revision


Allah in Himself
• Allah in Himself (Person)
– The Holy Quran describes and elaborates details about the person of
Allah.
– Usually certain symbolic expressions and parables have been used
for this purpose.
– For example, Surah An Nur describes Allah as a 'light', (give example
here) & Sura Ikhlas
• Allah in Himself (Attributes)
– The Holy Quran describes and elaborates details about the nature
and attributes of Allah using parables & analogies
– Attributes of Allah: (Surah Al Hashr)
• Allah in Himself (Powers)
– Another oft repeated theme is that of Allah's Unmatchable power,
“ Verily, when He intends a thing, His command is "Be" and it is! (36:82)
& Sura Al Anaam
• Allah in Himself (Signs)
– “Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the
moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who
created them, if it is Him you wish to serve” Surah Fussilat/Sajda
Key Features of Allah’s relationship
with His creation
• He is most Gracious & • He grants Guidance
Merciful. • Those who follow guidance
• All Praise is due to Allah get Grace
• He is the Lord of the Worlds, • Those who don’t, earn His
• Master of the Day of anger
Judgment • He is the Creator of all, us &
• Will reward / punish as per all around us; of Good & Evil
deeds • We Should not set up rivals
• Only He is to be worshipped with Him
• He is to be feared • He gave us knowledge
• His refuge should be sought
from evil
Key Features of Allah’s relationship with His
Messengers
• They are Allah’s vicegerents on • They don’t do Shirk
earth • Allah has favored them
• They have been granted special • He gave them miracles
and great knowledge by Allah • He never forsakes them
• They are much higher in status • He is never displeased with them
than the angels
• They have His Shelter
• They must follow His instructions
• He grants them guidance
• They are very intelligent
• He grants them abundance
• They recognize Allah very well
through His Signs • His deals with their enemies
• Their focus is towards Allah only • They have special missions

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