The Unity of God

The most important belief in Islam is the belief in the existence and unity of God

Tawhid is the foundation of Islam and all rituals are based upon this

“Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him.” (Qur’an, 112:1-4)

Angels are genderless, conscious beings that have been created from light. They are assigned to every human being to record details of their life

The Angel of Death takes humans souls from their body

“…who (angels) disobey not, (from executing) the commands they receive from God, but do that which they are commanded.”

(Qur’an, 66:6)

All books of God are seen as source of guidance

Books of revelation include:

• Torah to Moses

• Psalms to David

• Gospel to Jesus

• Qur’an to Muhammad

“And who believe in the Revelation sent to you (Muhammad), and sent down before you, and they believe with certainty in the resurrection.” (Qur’an, 2:4)

Messengers are seen as a direct connection between God & humanity. There are twenty-five Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an by name, and five great messengers (Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus & Muhammad).

“For every people there is a messenger.” (Qur’an, 10:47)

This is the belief that humans will be resurrected after death & various processes will occur

“Then contemplate (O man!) the memorials of Allah's Mercy!- how He gives life to the earth after its death: verily the same will give life to the men who are dead: for He has power over all things?” (Qur’an, 30:50)

Qadar - divine will - means God knows and specifies all beings and events. God’s knowledge and will is all encompassing

“Indeed, all things we created with predestination” (Qur’an, 54:49)