Q&A: Who is Allah?

# Who is Allah? Allah is the Arabic word for God - the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians. Muslims believe Allah is the one and only God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Allah's attributes include: - **Al-Rahman** (The Most Merciful) - **Al-Rahim** (The Most Compassionate) - **Al-Malik** (The King) - **Al-Quddus** (The Holy) - **Al-Alim** (The All-Knowing) - **Al-Qadir** (The All-Powerful) Islam emphasizes God's absolute oneness (Tawhid). He has no partners, no children, and nothing is comparable to Him. The Quran states: 'Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, nor is there to Him any equivalent.' (Quran 112:1-4) Muslims believe Allah is transcendent yet close to His creation. He hears prayers, forgives sins, and guides those who seek Him. ### Quranic References - *Quran 112:1-4* - *Quran 2:255* - *Quran 59:22-24* ### Hadith References - *Sahih Bukhari 7392* --- *Looking for a daily companion to track your prayer, Quran reading, and goals? Download the YouQaria app today.*