The Oneness of Allaah

 

Is it possible to give the mushrikoon (polytheists, those who associate others with Allaah) proof of the oneness of Allaah?

Praise be to
Allaah.

The entire universe, in the way it is created
and the way it is controlled, bears witness to the oneness of Allaah: 

“Surely, His is the creation and
commandment. Blessed is Allaah, the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind,
jinn and all that exists)!

[al-A’raaf 7:54 – interpretation of the meaning] 

The creation of the heavens and the earth,
the alternation of night and day, the different kinds of inanimate objects,
plants and fruits, the creation of humans and animals… all of that indicates
that the Almighty Creator is One with no partner or associate: 

“That is Allaah, your Lord, the
Creator of all things, Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be
worshipped but He). How then are you turning away (from Allaah, by worshipping
others instead of Him)?[Ghaafir 40:62 – interpretation of the meaning]

 The variety and greatness of these created
things, the perfect way in which they are formed, the way in which they
are maintained and controlled, all indicate that the Creator is One
and that He does as He wills and rules and decides as He wants: 

“Allaah is the Creator of all things,
and He is the Wakeel (Trustee, Disposer of affairs, Guardian) over all
things”

[al-Zumar 39:62 – interpretation of the meaning] 

All of the above indicate that this universe
has a Creator, that this dominion has a Sovereign, that behind these
forms is One Who gives them shape: 

“He is Allaah, the Creator, the
Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms. To Him belong the Best
Names”

[al-Hashr 59:24 – interpretation of the meaning] 

The soundness of the heavens and the earth,
the order of the universe, the harmony among created things, all indicate
that the Creator is One, with no partner or associate: 

“Had there been therein (in the heavens and the earth)
aalihah (gods) besides Allaah, then verily, both would have been
ruined. Glorified be Allaah, the Lord of the Throne, (High is He) above
all that (evil) they associate with Him!”[al-Anbiya’ 21:22 – interpretation
of the meaning] 

These great created things either created
themselves – which is impossible – or man created himself then created
them – which is also impossible: 

“Were they created by nothing? Or
were they themselves the creators?

Or did they create the heavens and the earth? Nay,
but they have no firm Belief”[al-Toor 52:35-36 – interpretation of the
meaning]

 Reason, Revelation and the original
state of man (fitrah) all indicate that this universe has One Who brought
into being, that these created things have a Creator Who is Ever-Living
and Eternal, All-Knowing and All-Aware, Powerful and Almighty, Kind
and Most Merciful. He has the Most Beautiful Names and Sublime Attributes
and He knows all things. Nothing is beyond His control, and there is
nothing like unto Him: 

“And your Ilaah (God) is One Ilaah
(God — Allaah), Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (there is none who has the right
to be worshipped but He), the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

[al-Baqarah 2:163 – interpretation of the meaning] 

The existence of Allaah is something that
is there is no excuse for not knowing. It is the matter of common sense: 

“Their Messengers said: What! Can
there be a doubt about Allaah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth?”

[Ibraaheem 14:10 – interpretation of the meaning] 

Allaah has created people with the natural
instinct (fitrah) to affirm His Lordship and Oneness, but the shayaateen
(devils) came to the sons of Adam and caused them to deviate from their
religion. According to a hadeeth qudsi, “I created all My slaves
as haneefs (monotheists), but the shayaateen (devils) came to them and
made them deviate from their religion, and they forbade them that which
I had permitted to them.” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 2865) 

Among them are those who deny the existence
of Allaah, and those who worship the Shaytaan, and those who worship
man. And there are those who worship the dinar [money], or fire, or
genital organs, or animals. And there are some who associate in worship
with Him a stone from the earth or a star in the sky. 

These things which are worshipped instead
of Allaah, cannot create or provide; they cannot hear or see, or bring
benefits or cause harm. So how can they worship them instead of Allaah? 

“Are many different lords (gods) better or Allaah,
the One, the Irresistible?”[Yoosuf 12:39 – interpretation of the meaning] 

Allaah has condemned those who worship these
idols which cannot hear, see or think: 

“Verily, those whom you call upon
besides Allaah are slaves like you. So call upon them and let them answer
you if you are truthful.

Have they feet wherewith they walk? Or have they hands
wherewith they hold? Or have they eyes wherewith they see? Or have they
ears wherewith they hear?”

[al-A’raaf 7:194-195 – interpretation of the meaning] 

“Say (O Muhammad to mankind): ‘How
do you worship besides Allaah something which has no power either to
harm or benefit you? But it is Allaah Who is the All‑Hearer, All‑Knower”

[al-Maa'idah 5:76 – interpretation of the meaning] 

How ignorant man is of his Lord Who created
him and provides for him. How he rejects Him and forgets Him, and worships
others instead of Him: 

“Verily, it is not the eyes that
grow blind, but it is the hearts which are in the breasts that grow
blind”

[al-Hajj 22:46 – interpretation of the meaning] 

Glorified be Allaah far above that which they
associate with Him. Praise be to Allaah the Lord of the Worlds: 

“Say (O Muhammad): Praise and thanks
be to Allaah, and peace be on His slaves whom He has chosen (for His
Message)! Is Allaah better, or (all) that you ascribe as partners (to
Him)?” (Of course, Allaah is Better).

Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the
heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the
sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight?
It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their trees. Is there
any ilaah (god) with Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe
equals (to Him)!

Is not He (better than your gods) Who has made the
earth as a fixed abode, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has
placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two
seas (of salt and sweet water)? Is there any ilaah (god) with Allaah?
Nay, but most of them know not!

Is not He (better than your gods) Who responds to
the distressed one, when he calls on Him, and Who removes the evil,
and makes you inheritors of the earth, generations after generations?
Is there any ilaah (god) with Allaah? Little is that you remember!

Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in
the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds
of glad tidings, going before His Mercy (rain)? Is there any ilaah (god)
with Allaah? High Exalted be Allaah above all that they associate as
partners (to Him)!

Is not He (better than your so‑called gods)
Who originates creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides
for you from heaven and earth? Is there any ilaah (god) with Allaah?
Say: ‘Bring forth your proofs, if you are truthful’”

[al-Naml 27:59-64 – interpretation of the meaning]