Beliefs Q. Who is Allah?
A. The word “Allah” is used by all Arabic-speaking peoples (Muslims and non-Muslims) to mean “God”. In Islam Allah is One (indivisible and without partners), the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all of creation needs. He “begets not, nor was He begotten” and nothing is comparable to Him. He is absolutely independent on anything else. For example, He does not eat, sleep, become tired, or die. When Prophet Moses was asked this question, he replied: “Our Lord is He Who gave to each thing its form and nature, then guided it aright; Who has made the earth for you like a bed (spread out); Who has opened roads for you therein; Who has sent down water (rain) from the sky.” (20:50-53) Allah is perfect in every sense of the word and in ways beyond human comprehension. He accepts sincere repentance and lavishes His Mercy on whom He pleases. Q. Why do Muslims view Adam as sinless? A. Islam teaches that only Allah (The One God) could forgive sins and award degrees of piety. He is the Ultimate Judge in
