The Codes of the Belief in Oneness
The Codes of the Belief in Oneness As many of us know, the foundation of Abrahamic religions speaks of the unity and omnipotence of the Creator. But have you ever wondered what the exact meaning of the name Al-Wahid (The One) is? What is it trying to tell us; what does it mean for all creations to unite within a single whole? What does it mean for the Creator to use the created as a vessel for His own mercy? Why were the verses in the Quran addressed to the Prophet, saying, "When you spoke, it was not you who spoke, but Allah caused you to speak," and "When you did that, it was not you who did it, but Allah caused you to do it," revealed? If Allah can control the actions of His servants so obviously, what is the reason for what appears to be disorder in the world? If Allah is the one making them do it, what could be the reason for punishing His servants with Hell? These are difficult questions to answer, but let me try to explain them based on the knowledge I hav...