TURN to ALLAH

29/08/2026

🔥 If artificial intelligence needs a mind to design it, who created the mind that produced it?

AI did not write its own code or build its own machines. Behind every program is a programmer.

So look at yourself: your brain, heart, consciousness, memory, and perfectly connected body. Could all of this exist without a wise Creator?

The Qur’an asks:

“Were they created by nothing, or were they themselves the creators?”
Qur’an 52:35

Do not follow belief or disbelief blindly. Read, question, reflect, and sincerely seek the truth.

🌍 Follow DISCOVER ISLAM for clear answers about God, Jesus, Islam, and the purpose of life.

📱 +966555641479

13/08/2026

03/08/2026

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Jesus Christ, Peace Be Upon Him, Was a Muslim… Do We Truly Follow Christ?

A Message to Every Christian and Every Sincere Seeker of Truth

Written by Faisal Saad Al-Sharif

To everyone who loves Jesus Christ, the son of Mary, peace be upon him, and to every person who sincerely wants to know the truth beyond prejudice, inherited beliefs, and emotion:

This message does not call you to hate Jesus or turn away from him. Rather, it calls you to believe in him correctly, to follow the path he followed, to worship the God whom he worshipped, to bow before the Lord before whom he bowed, and to believe in all the prophets and messengers of God, the last of whom was Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

The question with which every sincere search should begin is:

Whom did Jesus worship?

Did Jesus call people to worship him, or did he call them to worship God alone?

Was Jesus the God to whom prayers were directed, or was he a righteous servant who directed his prayers to God?

Was Jesus the Sender, or was he a messenger sent by God?

The answer should not be taken merely from the words of people. It should be sought in the words and actions of Jesus as reported in the scriptures, and in the explanation of the Qur’an, which God revealed as a confirmation of previous revelation and as a guardian over it.

The Status of Jesus in Islam

Islam does not diminish the status of Jesus, peace be upon him. Rather, it honors him greatly. A person cannot be a Muslim without believing in Jesus, the son of Mary, his prophethood, his message, his miracles, and his noble status.

Muslims believe that Jesus:

Was born miraculously to the Virgin Mary without a human father.

Was the Messiah, Jesus the son of Mary.

Was a word from God delivered to Mary, meaning that God created him by His command, “Be.”

Was a spirit created by God and sent by His command.

Was one of the greatest and most steadfast messengers.

Was supported by God with miracles.

Healed the blind and the l***r and raised the dead by God’s permission.

Was neither killed nor crucified, but was raised by God.

Will return near the end of time.

Allah says:

“The Messiah, Jesus, the son of Mary, was only a messenger of Allah, and His word which He conveyed to Mary, and a spirit from Him.”
Qur’an 4:171

Allah also says:

“The Messiah, the son of Mary, was only a messenger. Other messengers had passed away before him. His mother was a woman of truth. They both ate food.”
Qur’an 5:75

Jesus said while still an infant:

“Indeed, I am the servant of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and made me a prophet.”
Qur’an 19:30

The first declaration Jesus made about his identity was:

“I am the servant of Allah.”

He did not say:

“I am God.”

He did not say:

“I am part of God.”

He did not say:

“Worship me.”

Rather, he said:

“I am the servant of Allah.”

Then he said:

“He has made me a prophet.”

The Qur’an presents Jesus as he truly was: a servant of God, a prophet of God, and a messenger sent by God.

What Does It Mean That Jesus Was a Muslim?

Some people understand the word “Muslim” only as a name for followers of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. However, the original meaning of Islam is broader and older than that.

Islam means:

Submitting to God alone.

Obeying His command.

Devoting worship sincerely to Him.

Surrendering to His will.

Obeying what He commands and avoiding what He forbids.

Therefore, anyone who worshipped God alone and submitted to Him was a Muslim in the essential meaning of the word.

All the prophets were Muslims, even though some practical laws differed between their times.

Allah says about Abraham:

“When his Lord said to him, ‘Submit,’ he said, ‘I have submitted to the Lord of all worlds.’”
Qur’an 2:131

Allah says about Abraham and Jacob:

“Abraham instructed his sons to follow this faith, as did Jacob, saying: ‘My sons, Allah has chosen this religion for you, so do not die except in a state of submission.’”
Qur’an 2:132

Noah said:

“I have been commanded to be among those who submit.”
Qur’an 10:72

Joseph said:

“Cause me to die in submission and join me with the righteous.”
Qur’an 12:101

Moses said to his people:

“My people, if you truly believe in Allah, then put your trust in Him, if you are those who submit.”
Qur’an 10:84

The disciples of Jesus said:

“We believe in Allah, so bear witness that we are Muslims, those who submit to Him.”
Qur’an 3:52

They also said:

“Our Lord, we believe in what You have revealed, and we follow the messenger, so record us among the witnesses.”
Qur’an 3:53

If Abraham was a Muslim, Noah was a Muslim, Joseph was a Muslim, Moses and his followers were Muslims, and the disciples of Jesus were Muslims, then Jesus himself was certainly a Muslim in submission to God.

He worshipped God, obeyed God, submitted to His command, and called people to worship Him alone.

How Was Jesus a Muslim?

Jesus was a Muslim because he worshipped God and did not worship himself.

He was a Muslim because he obeyed God.

He was a Muslim because he prayed to God.

He was a Muslim because he bowed and prostrated before God.

He was a Muslim because he fasted for God.

He was a Muslim because he called upon God and pleaded with Him.

He was a Muslim because he submitted to the will of God.

He was a Muslim because he declared that God was his God and his Lord.

He was a Muslim because he described himself as a messenger sent by God.

He was a Muslim because he called people to worship God alone.

This is the true meaning of Islam.

Jesus Called People to Worship God Alone

Allah says, quoting Jesus:

“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is a straight path.”
Qur’an 3:51

Allah also says:

“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is a straight path.”
Qur’an 19:36

And He says:

“Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is a straight path.”
Qur’an 43:64

Reflect honestly upon these words.

Jesus said:

God is my Lord.

He said:

God is your Lord.

Then he said:

Worship Him.

He did not say:

“I am your Lord.”

He did not say:

“Worship me.”

Rather, he called people to worship God, whom he described as his Lord and their Lord.

Jesus Declared That God Is One

When one of the scribes asked Jesus about the greatest commandment, he replied:

“The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
Mark 12:29

Then he said:

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.”
Mark 12:30

Jesus did not say that the Lord is three.

He did not tell the man, “I am your God, so worship me.”

Rather, he confirmed the commandment known to the prophets of Israel:

The Lord our God is one Lord.

Jesus also said:

“You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.”
Matthew 4:10

This statement clearly identifies the One who alone deserves worship:

The Lord God alone.

Jesus himself was among those who worshipped and bowed before that Lord.

Jesus Prayed to God

One of the clearest proofs of the servitude of Jesus to God is that the Gospels repeatedly describe him as praying.

The Gospel of Mark says:

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, he went out and departed to a solitary place; and there he prayed.”
Mark 1:35

The Gospel of Luke says:

“So he himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.”
Luke 5:16

It also says:

“He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
Luke 6:12

The text is clear:

He spent the night praying to God.

Who was praying?

Jesus.

To whom was he praying?

To God.

The one who prays is a worshipper, and the One to whom prayer is directed is the One being worshipped.

Jesus Fell on His Face and Submitted to God

In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Gospel says:

“He went a little farther and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, ‘O my Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.’”
Matthew 26:39

It also says:

“He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and he knelt down and prayed, saying, ‘Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from me; nevertheless, not my will, but Yours, be done.’”
Luke 22:41–42

Reflect on what these texts say.

Jesus fell on his face.

Jesus prayed.

Jesus asked God.

Jesus said, “Not my will, but Yours.”

He distinguished his will from the will of God and then submitted his will to God’s will.

This is the very meaning of Islam:

Submission to God, surrender to His will, and obedience to His command.

Jesus Fasted for God

The Gospel says:

“And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward he was hungry.”
Matthew 4:2

Fasting is an act of worship by which a servant draws near to his Lord.

Jesus was therefore a worshipper of God, fasting for Him and drawing near to Him through obedience.

Jesus Called Upon God and Pleaded With Him

The Epistle to the Hebrews says about Jesus:

“Who, in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save him from death, and was heard because of his godly fear.”
Hebrews 5:7

The text states that Jesus:

Offered prayers.

Made supplications.

Cried.

Pleaded with the One able to save him.

Jesus was the one praying, and God was the One being called upon.

Jesus was the one asking, and God was the One from whom help was requested.

Jesus was the supplicant, and God was the One with the power to hear and answer.

Jesus Lifted His Eyes to Heaven and Prayed to God

At the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus said:

“And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank You that You have heard me.’”
John 11:41

Then he said:

“And I know that You always hear me.”
John 11:42

The Gospel also says:

“Jesus spoke these words, lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father…’”
John 17:1

When Jesus said to God, “You have heard me,” he clearly distinguished himself from God, who heard his prayer.

Jesus Taught People to Pray to God

When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, he did not teach them to say, “O Jesus, provide for us,” or “O Jesus, forgive us.”

Instead, he said:

“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:9–10

The Gospel of Luke says:

“When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done.”
Luke 11:2

Jesus directed the disciples to call upon God, glorify God’s name, seek God’s kingdom, and submit to God’s will.

Jesus Said That God Was His God and the God of the People

Jesus said to Mary Magdalene:

“I am ascending to my Father and your Father, and to my God and your God.”
John 20:17

Jesus said:

“My God and your God.”

He did not merely say, “Your God.”

God was the God of Jesus just as He was the God of other people.

The one who has a God whom he worships and to whom he prays cannot himself be the Supreme God above whom there is no god.

The Book of Revelation also attributes these words to Jesus:

“He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God… and I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God.”
Revelation 3:12

The expression “my God” is repeated several times in this single verse.

Jesus Declared That God Alone Is the True God

Jesus said while praying to God:

“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
John 17:3

This verse clearly distinguishes between:

God, whom Jesus described as the only true God.

And Jesus Christ, whom he described as the one sent by God.

God is the Sender, and Jesus is the one sent.

The Sender is not the same as the one sent.

This agrees with the words of Allah:

“The Messiah, the son of Mary, was only a messenger.”
Qur’an 5:75

Jesus Said That God Sent Him

Jesus said:

“My doctrine is not mine, but His who sent me.”
John 7:16

He also said:

“I did not come of myself, but He sent me.”
John 8:42

He also said:

“The word which you hear is not mine, but the Father’s who sent me.”
John 14:24

And he said:

“That they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
John 17:3

Jesus was a messenger sent by God.

He did not say that he sent himself.

Jesus Said That He Could Do Nothing by Himself

Jesus said:

“The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do.”
John 5:19

He also said:

“I can of myself do nothing… because I do not seek my own will but the will of the Father who sent me.”
John 5:30

He also said:

“I do nothing of myself; but as my Father taught me, I speak these things.”
John 8:28

The one who is taught by God, works by God’s permission, and seeks God’s will is a servant and messenger of God.

God the Creator is not taught by anyone, does not wait for anyone’s permission, and does not say that He can do nothing by Himself.

Jesus Described Himself as a Man Who Heard the Truth From God

Jesus said:

“But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God.”
John 8:40

He said:

“I am a man.”

He also said:

“I heard the truth from God.”

Jesus was therefore a human messenger who heard the truth from God and delivered it to the people, while God was the source of revelation and truth.

Jesus Said That God Was Greater Than Him

Jesus said:

“If you loved me, you would rejoice because I said, ‘I am going to the Father,’ for my Father is greater than I.”
John 14:28

No one is greater than Almighty God.

A prophet and messenger, however, openly declares that God is greater than him.

Jesus Did Not Know the Hour

Jesus said:

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”
Mark 13:32

God knows everything, and nothing is hidden from Him.

A messenger, however, knows only what God teaches him.

Allah says:

“He is the Knower of the unseen, and He does not reveal His unseen to anyone, except to a messenger whom He has chosen.”
Qur’an 72:26–27

Jesus Was a Human Being in Need of God

Jesus became hungry:

“And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward he was hungry.”
Matthew 4:2

He became thirsty:

“Jesus said, ‘I thirst.’”
John 19:28

He became tired:

“Jesus therefore, being wearied from his journey, sat thus by the well.”
John 4:6

He slept:

“But he was in the stern, asleep on a pillow.”
Mark 4:38

He ate food:

“So they gave him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb. And he took it and ate in their presence.”
Luke 24:42–43

Almighty God, however, is the Ever-Living and Self-Sustaining. He does not sleep, become tired, or need food.

Allah says:

“Allah—there is no god except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him.”
Qur’an 2:255

Allah says about Jesus and his mother:

“They both ate food.”
Qur’an 5:75

The Miracles of Jesus Were Performed by God’s Permission

Jesus said:

“But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.”
Matthew 12:28

Peter said about Jesus:

“Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through him in your midst.”
Acts 2:22

The text describes Jesus as:

A man supported by God.

It also states that God performed the miracles through him.

This agrees with the words of Allah, quoting Jesus:

“And I bring the dead to life by Allah’s permission.”
Qur’an 3:49

Jesus did not claim that he performed miracles through power independent of God. They were performed by God’s permission.

The Bible Describes Jesus as a Prophet

The crowds said:

“This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
Matthew 21:11

His two disciples said:

“Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people.”
Luke 24:19

The Samaritan woman said:

“Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.”
John 4:19

After witnessing a miracle, the people said:

“This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
John 6:14

The Book of Acts also describes Jesus as a man supported by God:

“Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested by God.”
Acts 2:22

Jesus Never Called People to Worship Him

Search through the Gospels for a clear statement in which Jesus says:

“I am God, so worship me.”

You will not find it.

Search for a statement in which he says:

“Pray to me and bow before me.”

You will not find it.

What you will find are many passages stating that Jesus:

Prayed to God.

Bowed before God.

Called upon God.

Fasted for God.

Declared that God was his God.

Declared that God was greater than him.

Declared that he had been sent by God.

Declared that he could do nothing by himself.

Declared that his teaching came from God.

Declared that God alone was the true God.

These are all characteristics of a servant and messenger of God.

What Will Jesus Say on the Day of Judgment?

The Qur’an tells us that Allah will ask Jesus, peace be upon him, on the Day of Judgment:

“O Jesus, son of Mary, did you say to the people, ‘Take me and my mother as two gods besides Allah?’”

Jesus will reply:

“Glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right to say.”

Then he will say:

“I said nothing to them except what You commanded me: Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.”
Qur’an 5:116–117

This was the message of Jesus:

Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.

He did not say, “Worship me.”

He said, “Worship Allah.”

Islam Is the Religion of All the Prophets

Islam is not a new religion that appeared after Jesus. Rather, it is the essential message of all the prophets: worship God alone and submit to Him.

Allah says:

“We never sent any messenger before you without revealing to him: There is no god except Me, so worship Me.”
Qur’an 21:25

Allah also says:

“Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.”
Qur’an 3:19

And Allah says:

“Say: We believe in Allah and what has been revealed to us, and what was revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, and the descendants, and what was given to Moses and Jesus, and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and to Him we submit.”
Qur’an 2:136

All the prophets brought one essential message:

Worship God alone and associate nothing with Him.

Why Was Muhammad, Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him, Sent?

Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, did not come to destroy the message of Jesus. Rather, he came confirming Jesus, Moses, Abraham, and all the other prophets, and renewing their call to worship God alone.

Allah says:

“Say: I am only a human being like you, to whom it has been revealed that your God is One God.”
Qur’an 18:110

Allah also says:

“We have not sent you except to all humanity as a bearer of good news and a warner.”
Qur’an 34:28

And Allah says:

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Prophets.”
Qur’an 33:40

Jesus, peace be upon him, gave glad tidings of the messenger who would come after him:

“O Children of Israel, indeed I am the messenger of Allah to you, confirming what came before me of the Torah and giving good news of a messenger who will come after me, whose name is Ahmad.”
Qur’an 61:6

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said:

“By Him in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, no one from this nation, whether Jew or Christian, hears of me and then dies without believing in that with which I was sent, except that he will be among the people of the Fire.”
Sahih Muslim, Book of Faith, Hadith 153

Just as the followers of Moses were required to believe in Jesus when God sent him, humanity after the mission of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, is required to believe in him, because he is the final prophet and the Messenger of God to all people.

Believing in some messengers while rejecting others is not complete faith in God.

Allah says:

“Indeed, those who disbelieve in Allah and His messengers and wish to make a distinction between Allah and His messengers, saying, ‘We believe in some and reject others,’ and wish to adopt a way in between—they are truly disbelievers.”
Qur’an 4:150–151

A Sincere Invitation to Everyone Who Loves Jesus

To everyone who loves Jesus:

True love for Jesus is not expressed by worshipping him, but by following what he taught.

Worship the God whom Jesus worshipped.

Bow before the Lord before whom Jesus bowed.

Call upon the God whom Jesus called upon.

Submit to the will of God as Jesus submitted.

Believe in Jesus as a noble servant and messenger of God.

Believe in Moses, Abraham, Noah, and all the other prophets.

Believe in the last of them, Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

Salvation does not lie in worshipping the prophets, but in worshipping the Lord of the prophets.

Jesus was a Muslim because he submitted to God, obeyed Him, prayed to Him, bowed before Him, called people to Him, and said:

“Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.”

Allah says:

“Say: O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is common between us and you: that we worship none but Allah, associate nothing with Him, and do not take one another as lords besides Allah.”
Qur’an 3:64

If you truly love Jesus, then worship the God whom Jesus worshipped, and follow all the messengers of God, the last of whom was Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

For inquiries, contact us on WhatsApp:

+966555641479

30/07/2026

🌿 SECTION ONE: KNOWING GOD

LESSON ONE: WHO IS GOD?

PART ONE OF FIVE

THE ONE CREATOR AND LORD OF ALL HUMANITY

One of the greatest questions a human being can ask is:

Who is God?

This is not a theoretical question disconnected from our lives. The answer shapes how we understand ourselves, the universe, life and death, good and evil, and the purpose of our existence.

Did human beings come into existence without a Creator?

Does this universe have a Lord who governs it?

Is God the Lord of only one group, or the Lord of all humanity?

Does every nation have its own god, or is the Creator of humanity One?

Does God need our worship, or are we the ones who need Him?

Islam provides a clear answer:

God is the One Creator, the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and the Lord of all humanity. No one besides Him deserves to be worshipped.

God is not an idea invented by human beings. He is not an unknown force within the universe, nor is He part of nature. He is not a god belonging only to Arabs or Muslims.

He is the Creator of everything and the Lord of every human being.

God says:

“All praise belongs to God, Lord of all worlds.”
Qur’an 1:2

The Qur’an does not say that He is the Lord of only one nation or one people. It says:

“Lord of all worlds.”

He is the Lord of all creation and all humanity, whether people acknowledge or deny Him, obey or disobey Him.

1. God Is the Creator of Everything

Everything we see around us is created:

• The heavens and the earth
• The sun, moon, and stars
• Mountains, seas, and rivers
• Human beings, animals, and plants
• Matter and energy
• Our bodies and minds
• Time and space

All these things possess particular characteristics and limits. They change from one state to another and depend upon other things for their existence.

God, however, is the Creator who brought the universe and everything within it into existence.

God says:

“God is the Creator of all things, and He is the Guardian over all things.”
Qur’an 39:62

He also says:

“That is God, your Lord, the Creator of all things. There is no god worthy of worship except Him. How, then, can you be turned away?”
Qur’an 40:62

The universe is not God.

Nature is not God.

The sun and moon are not gods.

Human beings are not parts of God’s being.

All these things are created, and God is their Creator.

This principle agrees with the opening statement of the Book of Genesis:

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1

This statement clearly distinguishes between God, the Creator, and the heavens and the earth, which are created.

The Book of Isaiah states:

“I am the Lord, who makes all things, who stretches out the heavens alone, who spreads out the earth.”
Isaiah 44:24

God is the Maker, while the heavens and the earth are His creation.

2. God Created the Universe with Knowledge, Wisdom, and Precise Determination

God did not create the universe pointlessly or chaotically. He created it with knowledge, wisdom, and precise determination.

God says:

“He is the One to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He has never taken a son, nor does He have any partner in His dominion. He created everything and determined it with precise determination.”
Qur’an 25:2

The words:

“He determined it with precise determination”

mean that God created everything according to a determined measure and gave every created thing its characteristics, function, and limits, all of which are fully known to Him.

God created:

• The sun with its particular qualities
• The earth with conditions suitable for life
• Water and made it a means of sustaining life
• Human beings with bodies, minds, hearing, and sight
• Plants with the ability to grow and produce fruit
• Created beings within interconnected and orderly systems

God says:

“This is the work of God, who perfected everything.”
Qur’an 27:88

The existence of order and precision does not make the universe divine. Rather, it points to a knowledgeable and wise Creator.

The evidence found in the order and precision of the universe will be discussed in greater detail in Lesson Two: Is There Evidence for God’s Existence?

3. God Is the Creator of Humanity

Human beings did not create themselves, nor did they give themselves life.

A limited time ago, none of us existed in this world.

No human being chose:

• To be born
• The time of his birth
• His father or mother
• His people or language
• The colour of his skin
• The form of his body
• His natural abilities
• Many of the circumstances surrounding his life

A human being finds himself alive after previously not being something even mentioned.

God says:

“Was there not a period of time when the human being was not even something mentioned?”
Qur’an 76:1

He also says:

“Does the human being not remember that We created him before, when he was nothing?”
Qur’an 19:67

The human being did not exist, and then God created him and granted him life.

For this reason, the Qur’an addresses all humanity:

“O humanity, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, so that you may become mindful of Him. He made the earth a resting place for you and the sky a structure, and He sent down water from the sky, producing fruits as provision for you. Therefore, do not set up equals with God while you know.”
Qur’an 2:21–22

The passage begins with the words:

“O humanity.”

It is therefore addressed to all people, not only to Muslims.

It then mentions some of God’s blessings:

• He created humanity
• He created the people who came before them
• He prepared the earth for them
• He made the sky a structure
• He sent down water
• He produced fruits
• He provided them with good things

The conclusion then follows:

“Therefore, do not set up equals with God.”

The One who created human beings, provided for them, and governed their affairs is the One who deserves worship—not created beings that could create neither themselves nor anyone else.

4. What Does It Mean That God Is the Lord?

The word Lord does not mean only the Creator. It includes many great meanings.

God is:

• The Creator who brought created beings into existence
• The Owner to whom the dominion of the heavens and the earth belongs
• The Provider who supplies His creation with everything necessary for life
• The Controller who governs the affairs of the universe
• The Preserver who protects and sustains His creation
• The Giver of life
• The One who causes death
• The Sovereign to whom all command and judgment belong
• The One who nurtures His servants through His blessings and guidance

God says:

“Surely, creation and command belong to Him. Blessed is God, Lord of all worlds.”
Qur’an 7:54

Creation belongs to God, and all command and control belong to Him.

God did not create the universe and then leave it to exist independently of Him. Every created thing remains dependent upon His preservation and governance.

God says:

“Indeed, God holds the heavens and the earth so that they do not cease to exist. If they were to cease, no one could hold them after Him.”
Qur’an 35:41

He also says:

“Everyone in the heavens and the earth asks of Him. Every day He is bringing about matters.”
Qur’an 55:29

All created beings depend upon God, whether their need is apparent or hidden.

5. Every Blessing a Human Being Possesses Is from God

Consider the blessings upon which human beings depend at every moment:

• The air they breathe
• The water they drink
• The food they eat
• Light and warmth
• Sleep and rest
• Health and well-being
• Hearing and sight
• Reason and memory
• The ability to move
• The love of family
• Safety and stability
• The earth that supports them
• The heart that beats without being consciously commanded to do so

God says:

“Whatever blessing you have is from God. Then, whenever hardship touches you, it is to Him that you cry for help.”
Qur’an 16:53

A person may imagine that he earned his provision through his own strength alone. Yet he did not create his strength, mind, body, the materials with which he works, or the natural laws from which he benefits.

God says:

“Have you considered what you cultivate? Is it you who make it grow, or are We the One who makes it grow?”
Qur’an 56:63–64

A human being places a seed in the soil, but he does not create the life within it or produce the properties of water, soil, and light.

Everything a human being possesses depends upon what God created and granted to him.

6. God Is the Lord of All Humanity

Some people may imagine that God is the God of only Muslims or Arabs. This is incorrect.

God is not the Lord of Muslims alone. He is the Lord of everything.

God says:

“Say: Shall I seek a lord other than God, while He is the Lord of everything?”
Qur’an 6:164

He also says:

“Say: Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth? Say: God.”
Qur’an 13:16

He says:

“Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of humanity, the King of humanity, the God of humanity.”
Qur’an 114:1–3

God is:

• The Lord of Arabs and non-Arabs
• The Lord of people of every colour
• The Lord of the rich and the poor
• The Lord of men and women
• The Lord of believers and unbelievers
• The Lord of those who acknowledge Him and those who deny Him

God’s lordship over an unbeliever does not mean that He approves of unbelief. It means that the unbeliever is also created by God, lives within His dominion, eats from His provision, and cannot escape His authority.

Just as denying the sun does not prevent its light from shining, denying the Creator does not make a human being independent of Him.

7. God Is Not a Deity Belonging to One Particular Nation

Some nations imagined that every people had its own particular god, or that God favoured a certain race merely because of ancestry.

Islam, however, declares that God is the Lord of all worlds and that His message is directed to all humanity.

God commanded Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to say:

“Say: O humanity, I am the Messenger of God to you all—the One to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. There is no god worthy of worship except Him. He gives life and causes death.”
Qur’an 7:158

God also says:

“We have sent you to all humanity as a bearer of good news and a warner.”
Qur’an 34:28

Islam does not call a person to abandon the god of his nation and follow the god of the Arabs.

Rather, it calls him to abandon everything worshipped besides the Creator and return to the Lord of all humanity.

The Book of Malachi states:

“Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us?”
Malachi 2:10

The language of fatherhood in this context refers to creation and care, not physical procreation. God created humanity; He did not give birth to human beings.

8. All Human Beings Come from One Origin

Human beings are not the creations of several different gods. There are no races created from a divine origin while other races were created from an inferior origin.

God says:

“O humanity, be mindful of your Lord, who created you from a single soul, and from it created its mate, and from the two of them spread countless men and women.”
Qur’an 4:1

He also says:

“O humanity, We created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another. Surely, the most honoured of you before God are those most mindful of Him.”
Qur’an 49:13

The diversity of human colours, languages, countries, tribes, and cultures does not mean that some were created by one god and others by another.

This diversity is itself among the signs of the One Creator.

God says:

“Among His signs are the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and colours. Surely, in that are signs for those who possess knowledge.”
Qur’an 30:22

Human differences exist so that people may know one another, not so that they may despise or enslave one another.

A person does not draw closer to God because of his colour, ancestry, or wealth, but through faith, mindfulness of God, and sincere righteous conduct.

9. What Does the Name “Allah” Mean?

Allah is the Arabic name for the one true Creator who has no partner.

It does not refer to a new god introduced by Islam or to a god belonging only to Arabs.

For this reason, Arabic translations of the Bible use the same word, Allah:

“In the beginning Allah created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1

The word Allah refers to the Creator. It is not the name of an idol or a tribal deity.

Islam declares that this One God is:

• The God of Noah
• The God of Abraham
• The God of Moses
• The God of Jesus
• The God of Muhammad, peace be upon them all
• The Lord of all humanity

Each prophet did not bring a new god. Rather, all the prophets called people to worship the One Creator.

God says:

“We never sent a messenger before you without revealing to him: There is no god worthy of worship except Me, so worship Me.”
Qur’an 21:25

10. God Is One and Has No Partner

Since the Creator of the world is One, the Lord of the world is One, and the Owner of the world is One, worship must be directed to Him alone.

God says:

“Your God is One God. There is no god worthy of worship except Him, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.”
Qur’an 2:163

He also says:

“Say: He is only One God, and I am free from whatever you associate with Him.”
Qur’an 6:19

This principle is also clear in the Torah:

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord.”
Deuteronomy 6:4

When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, he repeated the same principle:

“The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord.”
Mark 12:29

Jesus did not call people to worship several gods. Rather, he began with the same foundation of monotheism proclaimed by the prophets:

The Lord our God is one Lord.

The Book of Isaiah states:

“I am the Lord, and there is no other; there is no God besides Me.”
Isaiah 45:5

This is the heart of Islam’s message:

There is no god worthy of worship except Allah.

This means that no one deserves true worship except God alone.

11. The Unity of the Universe Points to the Unity of Its Controller

Suppose the universe had several independent creators, each possessing absolute will and complete authority. What would happen if one of them willed something while another willed its opposite?

There would be only three possibilities:

• Both contradictory wills would be fulfilled, which is impossible
• One of them would be unable to fulfil his will, and one who is powerless cannot be the perfect God
• One would submit to the other, meaning that the superior one would be the true God

God says:

“Had there been other gods in the heavens and the earth besides God, both would certainly have fallen into disorder. Glorified is God, Lord of the Throne, far above what they attribute to Him.”
Qur’an 21:22

He also says:

“God has never taken a son, nor has there ever been another god beside Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what he created, and some of them would have sought supremacy over others.”
Qur’an 23:91

The universe, however, is interconnected. Its system is unified, and its parts do not operate as conflicting kingdoms.

The unity of governance points to the unity of the One who governs it.

12. God Is Not a Human Being

The Creator does not become one of the created beings He created.

A human being:

• Is born
• Grows
• Eats and drinks
• Sleeps and becomes tired
• Becomes ill and changes
• Dies

God, however, created human beings and all these conditions. He is not subject to human needs.

God says:

“Nothing is like Him, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.”
Qur’an 42:11

He also says:

“Say: He is God, the One. God, the Self-Sufficient Master. He neither begets nor was He begotten, and there is none comparable to Him.”
Qur’an 112:1–4

The Bible also states:

“God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent.”
Numbers 23:19

The Bible itself distinguishes between God and human beings.

God is the Creator of humanity. He is not a human being.

This subject will be explained in greater detail in Part Three:

God Is One and Nothing Resembles Him.

13. God Does Not Need Our Worship

A person may ask:

If God is great, why does He ask human beings to worship Him? Does He need them?

The answer is no.

God does not need our worship, money, food, or places of worship.

God says:

“O humanity, you are the ones in need of God, while God alone is the Self-Sufficient, the Praiseworthy.”
Qur’an 35:15

He also says:

“Whoever disbelieves should know that God is completely independent of all worlds.”
Qur’an 3:97

In an authentic sacred narration, God says:

“O My servants, you can never reach a point where you could harm Me, nor can you reach a point where you could benefit Me.”
Sahih Muslim

The obedience of all humanity does not increase God’s kingdom, and the disobedience of all humanity does not diminish it.

The Book of Acts describes God as:

“The God who made the world and everything in it.”

It then says:

“Nor is He worshipped with men’s hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things.”
Acts 17:24–25

God does not command us to worship Him because He needs our worship. We are the ones who need to worship Him because worship:

• Connects our hearts to their Creator
• Liberates us from worshipping people, wealth, and desires
• Teaches us gratitude and humility
• Purifies our souls
• Guides us to the straight path
• Gives our lives purpose and meaning
• Leads us to God’s forgiveness and mercy

14. The Creator Is Not the Creation

One of the most important truths that a seeker of God must understand is:

The Creator is not the creation.

The Creator brought all things into existence. He does not depend upon anything for His existence, He owns everything, and He is not subject to weakness, need, or death.

A created being, however, did not bring itself into existence. It depends upon others, possesses limited knowledge and power, and changes from one state to another.

For this reason, worship must not be directed toward:

• The sun or moon
• Stars and planets
• Angels
• Prophets
• Righteous people
• Idols
• Spirits
• Ancestors
• Any living or dead human being

All of them are created, and worship is the exclusive right of the Creator.

God says:

“Those whom you call upon besides God are servants like yourselves.”
Qur’an 7:194

He also says:

“Those whom they call upon besides God create nothing, while they themselves are created.”
Qur’an 16:20

How, then, could a person abandon the Creator and call upon a created being?

15. All the Prophets Called People to One Lord

Islam believes in and honours all the prophets.

Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all, were not competing gods. None of them called people to worship him.

Their central message was:

Worship God alone.

God says:

“We certainly sent a messenger to every nation, saying: Worship God and avoid false objects of worship.”
Qur’an 16:36

The Qur’an relates that Noah, Hud, Salih, and Shuʿayb each said to his people:

“O my people, worship God. You have no god worthy of worship other than Him.”

No true prophet ever said to people:

• Worship me
• Pray to me
• Make me a partner with the Creator
• Believe that I am part of God

The prophets were God’s servants and messengers. They guided people to their Lord.

16. What Does It Mean That God Is Your Lord?

Knowing that God is your Lord is not merely a fact to memorise. It is a truth that transforms your life.

If God is your Lord, this means:

• You were not created without purpose
• Your life has a goal
• God knows and sees you
• Your provision is in His hand
• You can pray directly to Him
• You do not need a priest or intermediary between you and Him
• You submit in worship to Him alone
• You will return to Him
• Your deeds will be judged
• His mercy is greater than your sins when you sincerely repent to Him

God says:

“Your Lord says: Call upon Me; I will answer you.”
Qur’an 40:60

He also says:

“When My servants ask you about Me, surely I am near. I answer the prayer of the one who calls upon Me when he calls.”
Qur’an 2:186

You do not need to belong to a particular race for God to hear you.

You do not need to pay money for Him to forgive you.

You do not need a living or dead human being to carry your prayers to Him.

God is your Lord. He hears your prayer and knows your secrets and needs.

17. Summary of Part One

Islam teaches that:

1. God is the Creator of everything.
2. God created the heavens, the earth, and humanity.
3. God created the universe with knowledge, wisdom, and precise determination.
4. God is the Owner, Provider, Controller, Giver of life, and One who causes death.
5. Every blessing a human being possesses is from God.
6. God is the Lord of all humanity, not the Lord of only one group or race.
7. All human beings come from one human origin.
8. The diversity of languages and colours is among God’s signs.
9. Allah is the name of the true Creator, not a god belonging only to Arabs.
10. God is One and has no partner.
11. The unity and governance of the universe point to the unity of its Creator.
12. God is not a human being and does not resemble His creation.
13. God is independent of all creation, while all creation depends upon Him.
14. All the prophets called people to worship God alone.
15. No one except the Creator deserves prayer, worship, and absolute submission.

The first step in the journey of searching for truth is to recognise that we did not create ourselves, that the universe did not give us life, and that our Lord is neither unknown nor the god of only one nation.

He is God:

Your Creator, your Provider, your Lord, and the Lord of all humanity.

God says:

“That is God, your Lord. There is no god worthy of worship except Him, the Creator of all things. Therefore, worship Him. He is the Guardian over all things.”
Qur’an 6:102

18. Questions for Reflection

1. Can a human being create himself or give himself life?
2. Since God created and provided for us, is it right to direct worship toward any created being besides Him?
3. Does the diversity of nations and languages indicate the existence of several gods, or does it demonstrate the power of the One Creator?
4. Since God does not need humanity, who truly benefits from worship: God or the human being?
5. Did the prophets call people to worship themselves, or to worship their Lord and the Lord of all worlds?

TO BE CONTINUED

PART TWO OF FIVE

THE ETERNAL, UNCREATED CREATOR ⬇️

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDQMiA4dTnHVQmqsT0V/115

Jesus