Allah Almighty is Al Ahad and As-Samad
The Qur’an introduces us to the beautiful and powerful attributes of Allah Almighty, each of which holds deep wisdom, guidance, and reflection for our lives. Among the most profound of these attributes are Al Ahad (The One and Only) and As-Samad (The Eternal Refuge). Both appear in Surah Al-Ikhlas —a chapter so concise yet so complete that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described it as equivalent to one-third of the Qur’an (Sahih al-Bukhari). Al Ahad — The One and Only “Say: He is Allah, the One.” (Surah Al-Ikhlas 112:1) The name Al Ahad emphasizes Allah’s absolute Oneness and uniqueness. Unlike anything in creation, Allah has no partner, no rival, no equal. While the human mind often compares and categorizes, Allah is beyond all forms of similarity. He is not just “one” in number, but One in essence, One in power, One in perfection . This attribute teaches us the foundation of Tawheed (belief in the Oneness of Allah). It reminds us that all acts of worship—prayer, supplication, sacri...