Muslims worship a different God- a common misconception

Muslims worship a different God- This is a common misconception that arises from a lack of knowledge about Islam. Muslims worship the same God as Jews and Christians, who are all considered people of the Book in Islam. But, what does Islam say on this topic?

Islam affirms that there is only one God, who is the same God worshiped by Jews and Christians, and by people of other faiths as well. This belief is known as the Oneness of God or Tawhid, which is the cornerstone of Islamic theology.

The Arabic word for God in Islam is "Allah", which is derived from the Arabic word "ilah" (meaning deity or god). While the word "Allah" is specific to Islam, the concept of a single, supreme deity is shared by other monotheistic religions.

The Islamic view of God emphasizes His absolute unity and oneness, as well as His mercy and compassion towards His creation. Muslims believe that Allah is the creator and sustainer of the universe, and that He is the only one worthy of worship.

In fact, the Quran specifically states that Allah is the same God worshiped by Jews and Christians:

"Say, 'We believe in Allah and that which has been revealed to us, and that which has been revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the [twelve] tribes [of Israel], and that which has been given to Moses and Jesus, and that which has been given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Allah we have submitted [as Muslims].'" (Quran 2:136)

Overall, Islam affirms that there is only one God, who is the same God worshiped by other religions, and emphasizes the unity and oneness of God.

According to the Quran:

The Quran explicitly affirms the oneness and unity of God, and stresses that there is no other deity besides Him. Here are a few verses from the Quran that emphasize this:

"Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; and there is none like unto Him." (Quran 112:1-4)

This is a very well-known verse from the Quran, known as Surah Al-Ikhlas, which affirms the absolute oneness of God and refutes the idea of the Trinity or the worship of multiple deities.

"O mankind! Worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous; who made for you the earth a bed and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]." (Quran 2:21-22)

This verse highlights the fact that God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, and emphasizes the importance of worshiping Him alone.

"Indeed, We have sent messengers before you [O Muhammad], among them are those We have related to you, and among them are those We have not related to you. And it was not for any messenger to bring a sign [or verse] except by permission of Allah. So when the command of Allah comes, it will be concluded in truth, and the falsifiers will then lose [all]." (Quran 40:78)

This verse highlights the fact that God is the one who sends messengers and reveals His message to humanity, and that no one has the authority to claim divine revelation or perform miracles without His permission.

Overall, the Quran affirms the oneness and unity of God, and stresses that there is no other deity besides Him.

According to Hadith:

The Hadith, which are the recorded sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, also emphasize the oneness and unity of God. Here are a few examples of Hadiths that highlight this:

The Prophet Muhammad said, "Allah is One and likes Unity." (Sahih Bukhari 6606)

This Hadith emphasizes the importance of the oneness of God and the concept of unity, which is a central theme in Islam.

The Prophet Muhammad said, "Whoever dies while he is associating partners with Allah, will enter Hellfire." (Sahih Muslim 93)

This Hadith highlights the gravity of the sin of associating partners with God, or shirk, which is considered one of the gravest sins in Islam.

The Prophet Muhammad said, "The best dhikr [remembrance of Allah] is La ilaha illallah [there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah]." (Sunan Ibn Majah 3807)

This Hadith emphasizes the importance of the phrase "La ilaha illallah" as a central tenet of Islamic faith and the most beloved form of remembrance of God.

Overall, the Hadiths reinforce the Quranic emphasis on the oneness and unity of God, and provide practical examples of how Prophet Muhammad emphasized this concept in his teachings.