Topic · 24 connected Quran passages

Allah In The Quran

What the Quran teaches about Allah: Lordship, mercy, knowledge, power, guidance, forgiveness, and judgment.

Begin with what the Quran says directly about Allah, then read each verse in its surah context.

Quran Passages

1:1 In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.

1:2 Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Universes.

1:3 The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

2:5 These are guided by their Lord, and these are the successful.

2:7 Allah sealed their hearts and hearing, and over their vision is a veil. They will have a severe punishment.

2:8 Some people claim, “We believe in Allah and the Last Day,” yet they aren’t believers.

2:9 They attempt to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they only deceive themselves, and they perceive not.

2:10 There is a disease in their hearts, and Allah has increased their disease. A severe punishment awaits them because of their lies.

2:15 Allah mocks them and prolongs them in their transgression, wandering blindly.

2:17 Their situation is like that of a person who kindles a fire; when it illuminates all around him, Allah takes away their light, leaving them in utter darkness, unable to see.

2:19 Or like a thunderstorm from the sky, within which are darkness, thunder, and lightning. They press their fingers into their ears against the thunderclaps, terrified of death. Allah surrounds the unbelievers.

2:20 The lightning almost takes away their sight. Whenever it illuminates for them, they walk in it; but when darkness covers them, they stand still. If Allah wills, He could take away their hearing and sight. Allah is capable of everything.

2:21 O people, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, so that you may become righteous.

2:22 He who made the earth habitable for you, and the sky a structure, and sent down rain from the sky, thereby producing fruits for your sustenance. Don’t set up rivals to Allah while you know.

2:23 If you doubt what We revealed to Our servant, produce a chapter like it, and call upon your witnesses, other than Allah, if you are indeed truthful.

2:26 Allah is not shy to illustrate an example—whether it is of a mosquito or something larger than it. Those who believe know that it’s the truth from their Lord. But those who disbelieve question, “What could Allah mean by this example?” Through it, He misguides many and guides many. However, He misguides only the wrongdoers.

2:27 Those who violate Allah’s covenant after its ratification, cut what Allah commanded to be joined, and spread corruption on earth—these are the losers.

2:28 How can you disbelieve in Allah, when you were lifeless, then He gave you life, then He will cause you to die, then He will bring you back to life, and then to Him you will be returned?

2:30 When your Lord said to the angels, “I am placing a successor on earth,” they questioned, “Will You place in it one who will spread corruption and shed blood, while we glorify You with praises and sanctify You?” He answered, “I know what you don’t know.”

2:37 Then Adam received words from his Lord, and He accepted his repentance. He is the Acceptor of Repentance, the Merciful.

2:46 Those who are certain they will meet their Lord and return to Him.

2:49 Recall when We saved you from Pharaoh’s people, who inflicted upon you grievous suffering, slaughtering your sons while sparing your women. In that was a severe trial from your Lord.

2:54 Moses said to his people, “O my people, you’ve wronged yourselves by adopting the calf. So repent to your Maker and kill yourselves; this is better for you before your Maker.” Then, He accepted your repentance. He is the Acceptor of Repentance, the Merciful.

2:55 When you said, “O Moses, we won’t believe you until we see Allah plainly,” a thunderbolt struck you while you watched.

Common Questions

Who is Allah?

The Quran teaches that Allah is the Creator, Lord, Merciful, One, Self-Sufficient, all-knowing, and unlike creation.

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