What is Islam - eBook
Beliefs regarding the Being and Attributes of Allah Ta‘ala - Part One
1. Allah Ta‘ala is the only being who is worthy of worship. [1]
2. Before the creation of the entire universe, everything was non-existent, besides Allah Ta‘ala. Allah Ta‘ala then created everything from a state of non-existence. Besides Allah Ta‘ala, no one else has the power to create any creation or give life and death. [2]
3. Allah Ta‘ala does not have any partner, wife or family. He has not begotten anyone (i.e. no child was born to Him), nor was He begotten (i.e. He was not born to any father). [3]
4. Allah Ta‘ala is not dependent on any of the creation, and the entire creation, at every moment, is entirely dependent on Him alone for their existence, continuity and all their needs. [4]