How Many Gods Does Islam Have?
Islam is one of the major monotheistic religions of the world. It is widely accepted and taught that there is only one God in Islam, known as Allah. But a deeper look into the verses of the Quran Sharif reveals some surprising information that most people do not pay attention to. Let us explore the concept of God in Islam from the holy Islamic texts and understand what is truly being conveyed about the Supreme Power.
The Concept of Allah in Islam
Muslims believe that Allah is the one and only God, the creator of the universe. He is referred to as the Almighty, the Merciful, and the Sustainer. The entire religion of Islam is based upon the concept of monotheism (Tawheed) – the belief in one supreme deity. The Quran Sharif is considered the final holy book, and Muslims follow the teachings revealed to Prophet Muhammad by Allah through angel Jibreel (Gabriel).
Reference from the Quran Sharif
According to Surat Furqan (25:52-59), the Quran mentions a Supreme Power who is far greater. Let us analyze these verses:
Surat Furqan 25:52 – “So do not obey the disbelievers, and strive against them with the Quran a great striving.”
In this verse, the term Kabiran has been used which means “Great.” This indicates someone who is much higher in power – “Kabir” (Supreme).
Surat Furqan 25:53 – “And it is He who has released the two seas, one fresh and sweet and the other salty and bitter, and He placed between them a barrier and prohibiting partition.”
This verse refers to the miraculous creation of nature by a Supreme Creator.
Surat Furqan 25:59 – “He who created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days; then He established Himself above the Throne – the Most Merciful, so ask about Him one well informed.”
This verse is very important. It clearly states that someone else has created the universe, and the speaker of the Quran is telling the reader to ask a Bakhabar (Enlightened Saint) about Him.
Who Is the Speaker of Quran Sharif?
Surprisingly, the speaker of Quran Sharif is not claiming to be the Supreme Allah but is referring to another entity – the Real Creator. The knowledge-giver of Quran Sharif is acknowledging his limitations and directs the reader to find someone who is well-informed about the actual creator – which proves that he is not the Supreme God himself.
Who Is the Supreme God According to Islamic Books?
According to deeper spiritual knowledge from various sources, the name of the Supreme God is Kabir (Allah Kabir). It is clearly mentioned that Allahu Akbar (Greatest God) is Kabir who is the creator of the universe. This is also confirmed by the earlier divine scriptures like Taurat, Zaboor, Injil – the holy books before Quran Sharif.
Reference from Holy Book “Taurat”
The book “Creation of the Universe from Heavenly Book Taurat” published by BSI Bangalore, also supports this view. According to Taurat and Injil, the Supreme Power created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day, which is the same statement found in the Quran.
What Muslims Believe About the Creation
According to Islamic belief, Baba Adam was the first human, and Hawwa (Eve) was created from Adam’s rib. All of humanity descended from them. Muslims believe that the same Allah who gave the Quran Sharif had also given Taurat, Injil, and Zaboor to earlier Prophets.
But, if the Quran itself is suggesting that someone else (a Bakhabar) knows about the Supreme God, then it clearly means that there is a higher authority than the speaker of Quran Sharif. That Supreme God is none other than Allah Kabir.
Supreme God Kabir Is Mentioned in All Religions
It is said in “Sukshamveda” – the eternal scripture that describes the qualities and acts of Supreme God – that Allah Kabir created the universe and later appointed other powers like Kaal Brahm, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiv for operational duties. He is the immortal, ever-existing Supreme Being who doesn’t take birth like humans.
Conclusion: There Is Only One Supreme God, and He Is Kabir
Therefore, the answer to the question “How many Gods does Islam have?” is – Islam teaches one God, but the Quran Sharif indirectly points to another Supreme God whose identity is not fully explained within its verses. That Supreme God is Allah Kabir, who is described in all holy scriptures as the eternal creator and the one who is above all.
To understand Him better, one must approach a Bakhabar Sant – an Enlightened Saint who holds complete spiritual knowledge of all holy scriptures. Only through true knowledge can one attain salvation and know the Supreme God.
