Islam and Human Rights — Page 32
Isl am and Hum an R ights 32 the worship of natural objects to the recognition and acceptance of a Universal Almighty Creator. This would have meant that man created God through a process of intellectual exercise. God has ever revealed Himself. “He sends down the angels with revelation by His command on whomsoever of His servants He pleases, directing: Warn that there is no god but I, so take Me alone for your Pro tector” (16:3). God is not merely the First Cause. He is the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner, and He exercises control over the universe at all times. “Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the Guardian over all things. To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth” (39:63- 64). All His attributes are eternal. None of them ever falls into disuse. His attribute of Creation is equally in operation all the time. “Allah originates Creation; then He repeats it; then to Him shall you be brought back” (30:12). “To Him belongs what soever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him. He it is Who originates the Creation, then repeats it, for it is most easy for Him. His is the most exalted state in the heavens and the earth. He is the Mighty, the Wise” (30:27-28). He creates and perfects; He designs and guides (87:3- 4). He has bestowed upon everything its appropriate