Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Ultimate Questions in Philosophy of Religion Chapter 15: The Paradox of “I or WE” Unity of God is the cornerstone of Islam. Yet, we come across many Ayat in the Holy Quran, which refers to Godhead with a plural pronoun. Consider the following Ayat: Creation “We have created”: 22 times “And indeed, We created man from dried clay of altered mud” [15: 26] “And We created not the heavens and the earth and all that is between them except with truth”.
[15:85] “Or did We create the angels female while they were witnesses?!” [37:150] “ Is it ye who create it, or are We the Creators?!” [56:59] (Yusuf Ali translation) Who answers the call? “We answered his invocation”. [21:76-90] (4 Times) Who sends the revelation? “We send”: 31 times ( و نزلناه انزلنا، انزلناه، نزلنا ) Verily, We have sent it (the Holy Quran) down in the night of Al-Qadr **”. [97:1]** Who save(s)?
“We save”: more than 30 times و انجينا - و نجينا )) “And We saved those who believed and used to fear Allah **” [41: 18]** Who chooses? “Truly, We chose him in this world” [2:130] Whom shall we worship? “Our worshippers” 12 times “…and of Us (Alone) they were the worshippers”. [21:73] To Find the Answer Previous Next