Doctrines of God in Islam
Islamic faith believes in several doctrines about God. Among them is the aspect of monotheism belief, and Allah is the sole creator of the universe (Bracken, 1997). According to the Islamic tradition, there is only one God. The monotheistic God is unique in every aspect. Islamic God has no partner and is equal to no one. Worshipping only one God eliminates other gods and divinities that emerge claiming to be God. Monotheism doctrine is different from Christian belief who believes God exists in three persons. The only God of Muslims is known as Allah. Allah is worshipped and embraced as the only saviour in the Islamic religion. Secondly, Muslims adore God as the sustainer of the universe and no other God. Being in charge of the world, Allah takes care of his creation in a just and compassionate way. Islamic religion recognizes God’s power in their life since God provides for all of his creation God’s Justice is believed to sustain the universe by maintaining order. The act of creating and maintaining the world is acknowledged by Muslims who glorify God’s actions.
Doctrines of God in Islamic religion gather enough support from Qur’an. One of the primary teachings of Qur’an is the absolute oneness of God (Bracken, 1997). Similarly, the teaching shows that the oneness being is against Christian beliefs. Interpretations from traditional Muslim contained in Qur’an emphasize that God is the only God who is eternal, compassionate and merciful. Also, Qur’an provides God’s names that are appealing and embraced by Muslims. The Bible affirms that excellent names have been assigned to God. The common name used in religion is Allah. Besides, every chapter of Qur’an is comprised of numerous titles that describe the nature of God. Everything on earth and in heaven acknowledges God as holy, peaceful and faithful God. The sovereignty of God in his creation is well explained in Qur’an. God is believed to have an eternal plan for humankind; hence he is the only God who takes care of the universe.
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Bracken, J. A. (1997). Anthology of World Scriptures. By Robert E. Van Voorst. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 1994. xvi+ 344 pages. $23.95. Horizons, 24(1), 127-127.v