DO WE KNOW OUR LORD?

DO WE KNOW ANY ONE ELSE LIKE OUR LORD?

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SOME QUALITIES SUMMARIZED IN ONE VERSE

This verse is known as Ayat al-Kursi (The Verse of the Throne) and is regarded as the greatest verse in the Quran due to its profound description of Allah’s majesty, power, and knowledge. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“The greatest verse in the Book of Allah is: ‘Allah! There is no god but Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence…’ (Ayat al-Kursi).” (Sahih Muslim)

It serves as a comprehensive declaration of Tawheed (Islamic monotheism), refuting all forms of polytheism and false beliefs about divinity.

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Detailed Tafseer (Exegesis) – Breakdown of Key Themes

1. Allah’s Absolute Oneness (لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ)

• The verse begins by affirming that no deity is worthy of worship except Allah.
• This negates all false gods (idols, saints, natural forces, etc.) worshipped by humans.
• Implication: True faith requires complete rejection of shirk (associating partners with Allah).

• Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living):
• Allah’s life is perfect, eternal, and without weakness.
• Unlike created beings, His existence has no beginning or end.
• Al-Qayyum (The Sustainer of All Existence):
• He maintains all creation—nothing exists or functions without His support.
• If He withdrew His sustenance for even a moment, the universe would collapse.

2. The Ever-Living (ٱلْحَىُّ) and Self-Sustaining (ٱلْقَيُّومُ)

3. Neither Drowsiness Nor Sleep (لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌۭ وَلَا نَوْمٌۭ)

• Unlike humans and other creatures, Allah never tires or needs rest.
• This refutes the pagan idea that gods “sleep” or neglect creation.
• Implication: Allah’s watch over the universe is continuous and flawless.

4. Supreme Ownership (لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ)

• Everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him alone.
• No one shares in His dominion—kings, rulers, or false deities are mere creations.

5. Intercession Only by His Permission (مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ)

• Some religions believe saints or angels can grant favors independently.
• Islam’s stance: No intercession occurs without Allah’s permission.
• Even prophets (like Muhammad PBUH) or angels can only intercede if Allah wills.

6. Allah’s All-Encompassing Knowledge (يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ)

• He knows:
• The past, present, and future.
• What is hidden and apparent.
• Humans only know what Allah allows them to know.

7. The Vastness of the Kursi (وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ)

• Kursi (Throne/Authority):
• Symbolizes Allah’s dominion and knowledge.
• Its vastness exceeds the heavens and earth—indicating His limitless power.
• Misconception Clarified: Some imagine the Kursi as a physical chair, but it is a metaphor for Allah’s supreme authority.

8. No Fatigue in Preservation (وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا)

• Maintaining the universe does not tire Allah.
• Contrast with humans, who grow weary even managing small tasks.

9. The Most High, The Most Great (وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ)

• Al-Aliyy (The Most High):
• Above all in rank and authority.
• Nothing is equal or comparable to Him.
• Al-Azeem (The Most Great):
• His greatness is beyond human comprehension.

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