_SOME Non Muslim asked Why ALLAH uses plural "WE" sometimes instead of singular "I". This need some explanation so forgive me if is a bit long. Let's learn and share to others as we continue from the reminder 2 days ago
DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat, 4th day of RAJAB (Friday 28th of February, 2020).
*_SOME Non Muslim asked Why ALLAH uses plural "WE" sometimes instead of singular "I". This need some explanation so forgive me if is a bit long. Let's learn and share to others as we continue from the reminder 2 days ago_*. BismilLah.
The question asked is indeed a very interesting one and one deserving of deep thought.
First lets get one thing clear. And that is the message of Tauheed -- One God(ALLAH). That is the primary message of the Holy Quran and the same message was brought by every Prophet of ALLAH who ever came to this earth, starting from Aadam upto the Last Messenger Mohamed (sallalLaahu Alaihi Wasallam). ALLAH says in Chapter 112, Surah Ikhlas Verse 1-4: Say to mankind: HE is ALLAH, the ONE and ONLY. ALLAH is Independent of all, and all are dependent on HIM. Neither has HE any offspring, nor is HE the offspring of anyone; and NONE is equal to HIM in rank or in ANYTHING.
There is only One God, and HE Alone deserves to be worshipped. Everything else in creation are created by HIM alone! CREATION are all dependent on HIM and there is nothing, I repeat, absolutely nothing like HIM at all. In Arabic the word used was NAHNU which has multiple meanings not figure 2 but plural of Respect, power, majesty etc.
ALLAH says in the Holy Quran, Chapter 50 Surah Qaf verse 38: WE have created the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them in six period, and no fatigue overcame US. Again in Chapter 21 Surah Anbiyaa Verse 30-33: Have not the people, who have disbelieved the Message, ever considered this: the heavens and the earth were at first one mass; then WE parted them, and created every living thing from water.
Please note that in the above verses, ALLAH is talking from a Majestic and Authorative position, thus the words WE are used, instead of I. This is a common phenomena, even in this world. The kings and rulers of this world normally use the word WE, when they issue a decree or a general order.
Now we must realize, that ALLAH, HE is the Creator of all these kings and emperors, HE is the King of kings!! HE is sole Master of the whole Universe!! HE alone is the Creator, Owner, and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and everything in between. Thus whenever HE speaks from a position of Majesty, the words WE are used in HIS communique. Now lets analyse a few verses when he uses the words "I".
ALLAH says in Chapter 21 Surah Anbiyaa Verse 92-93: Indeed, this community of yours is one community, and I am your Lord: so worship ME alone. ALLAH says in Chapter 15 Surah Al-Hijr verst 49-50: O Prophet (saws)! Tell MY servants, " I (ALLAH) I am very Forgiving and Merciful, but at the same time MY chastisement is also very severe."Now here ALLAH is taking a very merciful attitude towards HIS servants, as if HE is talking to you personally! This is as if it is a personal commandment and message to each individual.... I am your Lord, so worship ME alone. or ... tell MY servants, I am very Forgiving and Merciful and at the same time MY chastisement is also very severe... What needs to be noted above is the amount of love and mercy the Merciful is coming towards us, as opposed to the aayats when HE uses "WE" from a Majestic position. Thus here and many other verses when the Merciful uses the pronoun "I", you will generally note that these verses are either to do with HIS worship, HIS guidance, HIS Mercy, HIS rewards and HIS punishments towards HIS slaves. When the Merciful uses the pronoun "WE", you will note that here HE normally comes as a Majestic Ruler and talks about the creation of the universe, the revelation of the Quran and other Scriptures, destruction of a dis-believing community, etc. Here HIS attitude is impersonal and of a Majestic Nature. Both "I" and "WE" could be interchangebly used, without changing the meaning of the verse, but when ALLAH wants a message or commandment to reach each individual's heart, he comes with an extreme merciful attitude and talks as if HE is talking personally to each and every individual. But at no time does HE indicate in the whole Quran that the WE is supposed to be plural or there is somebody else with HIM. ALLAH is ONE, ALONE, ONLY, and UNIQUE.. and HE alone deserves our worship. *_May ALLAH Keep guiding us all towards the Straight Path of Islam_*. Aameen.
*_SOME Non Muslim asked Why ALLAH uses plural "WE" sometimes instead of singular "I". This need some explanation so forgive me if is a bit long. Let's learn and share to others as we continue from the reminder 2 days ago_*. BismilLah.
The question asked is indeed a very interesting one and one deserving of deep thought.
First lets get one thing clear. And that is the message of Tauheed -- One God(ALLAH). That is the primary message of the Holy Quran and the same message was brought by every Prophet of ALLAH who ever came to this earth, starting from Aadam upto the Last Messenger Mohamed (sallalLaahu Alaihi Wasallam). ALLAH says in Chapter 112, Surah Ikhlas Verse 1-4: Say to mankind: HE is ALLAH, the ONE and ONLY. ALLAH is Independent of all, and all are dependent on HIM. Neither has HE any offspring, nor is HE the offspring of anyone; and NONE is equal to HIM in rank or in ANYTHING.
There is only One God, and HE Alone deserves to be worshipped. Everything else in creation are created by HIM alone! CREATION are all dependent on HIM and there is nothing, I repeat, absolutely nothing like HIM at all. In Arabic the word used was NAHNU which has multiple meanings not figure 2 but plural of Respect, power, majesty etc.
ALLAH says in the Holy Quran, Chapter 50 Surah Qaf verse 38: WE have created the heavens and the earth and all that lies between them in six period, and no fatigue overcame US. Again in Chapter 21 Surah Anbiyaa Verse 30-33: Have not the people, who have disbelieved the Message, ever considered this: the heavens and the earth were at first one mass; then WE parted them, and created every living thing from water.
Please note that in the above verses, ALLAH is talking from a Majestic and Authorative position, thus the words WE are used, instead of I. This is a common phenomena, even in this world. The kings and rulers of this world normally use the word WE, when they issue a decree or a general order.
Now we must realize, that ALLAH, HE is the Creator of all these kings and emperors, HE is the King of kings!! HE is sole Master of the whole Universe!! HE alone is the Creator, Owner, and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and everything in between. Thus whenever HE speaks from a position of Majesty, the words WE are used in HIS communique. Now lets analyse a few verses when he uses the words "I".
ALLAH says in Chapter 21 Surah Anbiyaa Verse 92-93: Indeed, this community of yours is one community, and I am your Lord: so worship ME alone. ALLAH says in Chapter 15 Surah Al-Hijr verst 49-50: O Prophet (saws)! Tell MY servants, " I (ALLAH) I am very Forgiving and Merciful, but at the same time MY chastisement is also very severe."Now here ALLAH is taking a very merciful attitude towards HIS servants, as if HE is talking to you personally! This is as if it is a personal commandment and message to each individual.... I am your Lord, so worship ME alone. or ... tell MY servants, I am very Forgiving and Merciful and at the same time MY chastisement is also very severe... What needs to be noted above is the amount of love and mercy the Merciful is coming towards us, as opposed to the aayats when HE uses "WE" from a Majestic position. Thus here and many other verses when the Merciful uses the pronoun "I", you will generally note that these verses are either to do with HIS worship, HIS guidance, HIS Mercy, HIS rewards and HIS punishments towards HIS slaves. When the Merciful uses the pronoun "WE", you will note that here HE normally comes as a Majestic Ruler and talks about the creation of the universe, the revelation of the Quran and other Scriptures, destruction of a dis-believing community, etc. Here HIS attitude is impersonal and of a Majestic Nature. Both "I" and "WE" could be interchangebly used, without changing the meaning of the verse, but when ALLAH wants a message or commandment to reach each individual's heart, he comes with an extreme merciful attitude and talks as if HE is talking personally to each and every individual. But at no time does HE indicate in the whole Quran that the WE is supposed to be plural or there is somebody else with HIM. ALLAH is ONE, ALONE, ONLY, and UNIQUE.. and HE alone deserves our worship. *_May ALLAH Keep guiding us all towards the Straight Path of Islam_*. Aameen.
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