Mohamed, Ph.D
1 min readJan 15, 2024

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In the Quran, Allah (God) is described as having both transcendent and immanent aspects. 🏵️🏵️🏵️

In Surah Al-A'raf (7:180), Allah says, "There is nothing like unto Him, and He is the Hearer, the Seer." This verse emphasizes Allah's transcendent nature, as it highlights His uniqueness and attributes that are beyond human comprehension.

However, in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:195), Allah says, "Allah commands justice, the doing of good, and giving to kinsfolk. And He forbids indecency, transgression, and wrongdoing. He admonishes you that you may take heed." This verse highlights Allah's immanent nature, as it emphasizes His qualities that are discernible to human comprehension.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also emphasized the importance of recognizing Allah's unity and oneness. In a hadith reported by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet said, "Allah is one, and His Name is one. So call Him by His most beautiful names." (Bukhari)

Another hadith reported by Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) highlights the importance of recognizing Allah's unity in our relationship with Him. The Prophet said, "Allah has rights over my soul, my wealth, and my offspring. And this is a covenant between me and my Lord that I will not worship anything besides Allah." (Muslim)

These verses and hadiths emphasize the importance of recognizing Allah's unity and oneness, rather than trying to separate His transcendent and immanent aspects into distinct categories. They encourage Muslims to focus on their relationship with Allah, rather than trying to understand His nature in a purely rational or intellectual way.

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Mohamed, Ph.D
Mohamed, Ph.D

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University professor and author, delving into the worlds of Islamic studies, personal growth, and entrepreneurship to share insights and inspire others.

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