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the nature of prophethood in the light of Islam; this will lay the groundwork
for the fundamental differencesbetween Islam and the two preceding corrupted
monotheistic religions, and define some of the ideals that Allah conveyed
to the world at large in His final revelation.

1. The Creator andsome if His Attributes

Clearly we did not create ourselves, as no creature has the power to create
itself out of nothingness. Allah asks in the Holy Qur'an:
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The Creator is unique, nothing has been fashioned into His Image. He
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"Say: He isAllah, The One; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He did not
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He isgracious, merciful and loving.He rewards good deeds most generously
if done with sincerity, and accepts repentance from the truly penitent. He
forgives as He pleases, but does not forgive those who ascribe other gods
besides Him and die unrepentant.

2 Qur'an 52:35.
3 Qur'an 6:102.
4 Qur'an 95:4.
5 Qur'an 112:1-4.