Principles of Islam
14. God
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Chapter 112 of the Qur’an, entitled
Ikhlas,
gives us
the essence of monotheism. Not only does it tell us
of the oneness of God, but it also makes it clear
what the oneness of God means. This chapter
presents the concept of God, purified of all human
interpolation, for, prior to the advent of Islam,
tampering with the sacred text had caused this
concept of God to be distorted for all would be
believers. God is not many. He is only one. All
depend upon him. He depends on none. He, in his
own being, is all-powerful. He is above to beget or
begotten. He is such a unique being who has no
equal or compeer. All kind of oneness belongs to
this Almighty Being. The concept of One God is the
actual beginning point and also the only source of
Islamic teachings.
