Allah dan Sifat Nya, Bagian 3 - Millenial Smartren Ramadhan Virtual

Summary

In this Islamic lecture, the speaker discusses several essential attributes of Allah, emphasizing His distinct nature compared to creation. The speaker elaborates on Allah's existence, eternity, independence, and uniqueness, explaining that Allah is not comparable to anything in creation. The lecture touches on the concepts of divine power, will, and oneness, reinforcing the belief in Allah’s supremacy. Key Quranic verses are cited to support these attributes, encouraging the audience to deepen their understanding and faith in Allah’s nature and capabilities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Allah exists (Wujud) and it is impossible for Allah to not exist.
• 😀 Allah is eternal (Qidam), with no beginning, and it is impossible for Allah to have a start.
• 😀 Allah is everlasting (Baqo), and it is impossible for Allah to cease or perish.
• 😀 Allah is different from all creatures (Mukhalafatu lilhawadisi), as no being resembles Allah in any way.
• 😀 Allah stands on His own (Qiyamuhu binafsihi), while creatures need other beings or environments to survive.
• 😀 Allah is unique (Wahdaniyah), meaning Allah is One in essence, attributes, and actions.
• 😀 Allah has absolute power (Qudrat), and it is impossible for Him to lack power or strength.
• 😀 Allah has will (Iradat), meaning He acts according to His will and it is impossible for Him to be without it.
• 😀 Allah can make things happen instantly with just His command (Kun Fayakun).
• 😀 As Muslims, we must affirm the attributes of Allah to truly understand and recognize Him.

Q & A

What are the three characteristics of Allah that were discussed in the previous meeting?

The three characteristics of Allah discussed are: Wujud (existence), Qidam (eternity), and Baqo (everlastingness). These mean that Allah exists, has no beginning, and will never cease to exist.

What is the meaning of the attribute 'Mukhalafatu lilhawadisi'?

'Mukhalafatu lilhawadisi' means that Allah is different from His creation, or in other words, Allah does not resemble anything in the created world.

What is the Quranic evidence for the attribute 'Mukhalafatu lilhawadisi'?

The evidence for this attribute comes from the verse 'Laisa kamitslihi syai'un', which means 'There is nothing like Him.' This confirms that Allah is distinct from His creation.

What does 'Qiyamuhu binafsihi' refer to in relation to Allah?

'Qiyamuhu binafsihi' means that Allah stands independent and self-sufficient. Unlike His creation, Allah does not require anything to exist or sustain Him.

How does the speaker explain the difference between Allah and human beings in terms of self-sufficiency?

The speaker explains that humans cannot exist independently because they need others and their environment to survive, unlike Allah who is self-sufficient and does not depend on anything.

What is the meaning of 'Wahdaniyah' as an attribute of Allah?

'Wahdaniyah' refers to the oneness of Allah, meaning Allah is one in His essence, attributes, and actions. He has no partners or equals.

What is the Quranic reference for the attribute 'Wahdaniyah'?

The Quranic reference for 'Wahdaniyah' is the verse 'Qul huwallahu ahad', which means 'Say, He is Allah, [Who is] One.' This highlights the oneness of Allah.

What does the speaker say about the concept of God having power ('Qudrah')?

'Qudrah' means that Allah has absolute power over all things. The speaker emphasizes that Allah is not weak and is capable of doing anything, as supported by the Quranic verse 'Inna Allah ala kulli shay'in qadeer', meaning 'Indeed, Allah is capable of everything.'

What is the significance of the concept of 'Iradah' (will) in relation to Allah?

'Iradah' means that Allah has the will to do whatever He pleases. The speaker mentions that Allah's will is absolute, and when He wills something, it happens immediately, as reflected in the Quranic phrase 'Kun fayakun' (Be, and it is).

What is the relationship between human abilities and Allah's attributes as mentioned in the script?

The speaker highlights that humans are limited in their abilities, whereas Allah is limitless. While humans require time and processes to achieve things, Allah can accomplish anything instantly by His will.