Key Features of the Surahs

Allah in Himself

• Allah in Himself (Person)

– The Holy Quran describes and elaborates details about the person of

Allah.

– Usually certain symbolic expressions and parables have been used

for this purpose.

– For example, Surah An Nur describes Allah as a 'light', (give example

here) & Sura Ikhlas

• Allah in Himself (Attributes)

– The Holy Quran describes and elaborates details about the nature

and attributes of Allah using parables & analogies

– Attributes of Allah: (Surah Al Hashr)

• Allah in Himself (Powers)

– Another oft repeated theme is that of Allah's Unmatchable power,

“ Verily, when He intends a thing, His command is "Be" and it is! (36:82)

& Sura Al Anaam

• Allah in Himself (Signs)

– “Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the

moon. Adore not the sun and the moon, but adore Allah, who

created them, if it is Him you wish to serve”  Surah Fussilat/Sajda

Key Features of Allah’s relationship 

with His creation

• He is most Gracious &

Merciful.

• All Praise is due to Allah

• He is the Lord of the Worlds,

• Master of the Day of

Judgment

• Will reward / punish as per

deeds

• Only He is to be worshipped

• He is to be feared

• He grants Guidance

• Those who follow guidance

get Grace

• Those who don’t, earn His

anger

• He is the Creator of all, us &

all around us; of Good & Evil

• We Should not set up rivals

with Him

• He gave us knowledge

• His refuge should be sought

from evil

Key Features of Allah’s relationship with His 

Messengers

• They are Allah’s vicegerents on

earth

• They have been granted special

and great knowledge by Allah

• They are much higher in status

than the angels

• They must follow His instructions

• They are very intelligent

• They recognize Allah very well

through His Signs

• Their focus is towards Allah only

• They don’t do Shirk

• Allah has favored them

• He gave them miracles

• He never forsakes them

• He is never displeased with them

• They have His Shelter

• He grants them guidance

• He grants them abundance

• His deals with their enemies

• They have special missions