The Attributes of Allah

The scholars said that it is obligatory upon every mukallaf to know thirteen Attributes of Allah. They are: Existence, Oneness, Eternity, Everlastingness, Non-neediness of others, Power, Will, Knowledge, Hearing, Sight, Life, Speech, and Non-resemblance to the creation. The explanation of these attributes is as follows:

1.             Existence: It is obligatory to believe that Allah exists and that there is no doubt in His Existence. He exists without a place. Time does not lapse on Allah.

2.             Oneness: Allah is One without any partners. He is One in His Self, His Attributes, and His Actions.

3.             Eternity: Allah is Eternal; there is no beginning to His Existence. He has existed since before the creation.