Who is Allah?

 Allah is the Arabic word for God, and is used by Muslims to refer to the one and only God, who is the creator and sustainer of the universe. According to Islamic belief, Allah is the supreme being and the source of all peace and goodness. Muslims believe that Allah is eternal, all-knowing, and all-powerful, and that he is merciful and just. The concept of Allah is central to the religion of Islam and is fundamental to the beliefs and practices of Muslims. In Islam, Allah is believed to be the one and only deity, and is considered to be the most compassionate and merciful of all. Muslims believe that Allah is the same God worshipped by Jews and Christians, and that he revealed himself to the prophets of these faiths, including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus.

The concept of Allah is derived from the teachings of Islam and is based on the belief in one God as taught by the prophet Muhammad and other prophets in the Abrahamic tradition. The belief in Allah and the worship of Allah are central to the Islamic faith and are reflected in the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the foundational practices of the religion. These pillars include the declaration of faith, the performance of daily prayers, the giving of alms (charity), the observance of the month of Ramadan, and the performance of the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime. The concept of Allah is also reflected in the Qur'an, the holy scripture of Islam, which Muslims believe to be the word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad.

The Qur'an is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of God as revealed to the prophet Muhammad. The Qur'an is divided into 114 chapters, or surahs, and contains verses, or ayahs, that discuss a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the role of prophets, the importance of moral and ethical behavior, and the ultimate judgment and reward of individuals in the afterlife.

Here are a few references to Allah in the Qur'an:

"Say, 'He is Allah, [who is] One, Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent.'" (Surah 112:1-4)

"And your Lord says, 'Call upon Me; I will respond to you. Indeed, those who disdain My worship will enter Hell [rendered] contemptible.'" (Surah 40:60)

"And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah . Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing." (Surah 2:115)

"And He is Allah in the heavens and the earth. He knows your secret and what you make public, And He knows that which you earn." (Surah 6:3)

These are just a few examples of the many references to Allah in the Qur'an. The Qur'an also contains stories of the prophets and other historical figures, as well as guidance on how Muslims should live their lives according to the will of God.

Hadith are collections of the sayings, actions, and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, as recorded by his companions and passed down through subsequent generations. They are typically organized and numbered according to the specific collection in which they appear.

Here are a few examples of references to Allah in the Hadith with their numbering:

"Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty." (Hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, Sahih Bukhari 7:67:427)

"Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to mankind." (Hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, Sahih Bukhari 8:82:793)

"Allah will not accept the repentance of one who persists in committing sins." (Hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, Sahih Bukhari 9:93:601)

"Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." (Hadith narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari, Sahih Muslim 25:5409)

These are just a few examples of the many references to Allah in the Hadith, with their numbering according to the specific collection in which they appear. The Hadith contain a wealth of information about the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, and are an important source of guidance and inspiration for Muslims around the world.