A religious and philosophical outlook concerning The Nature of
Allah, the purpose of creation and the practical implications of
our faith in Allah Islam is based on monotheism. Tawhid, the
oneness of Allah, is an essential belief for all Muslims. Islam
teaches that Allah, the one god, has 99 attributes. Although we
can understand some of His attributes, His essence cannot be
comprehended by a human's limited mental capacity. Allah has
created mankind primarily so that they may know their creator
through his creations. Realisation of the supremacy of Allah,
although necessary for success in the hereafter, has not been
enforced on man - it is a test that is based on the fact that
man has been given free will. However, man's free will is
limited, although he has the freedom to choose between right and
wrong, he cannot change parts of his destiny that Allah has pre-
determined. Understanding the nature of Allah is essential as it
has a substantial effect on a Muslim's duties to Allah. The
oneness of Allah is the o