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The second chapter of the Holy Quran that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is Surah Al-Baqarah. It contains a magnificent "ayat" or verse known as Ayat ul Kursi. This verse, also known as "Verse of the Throne," is highly distinguished because it gives an emphatic description of Allah's powers and attributes. It begins with the word Allah and proceeds to tell mankind of the qualities that distinguishes the Creator from the created, the Sustainer from the sustained and the Worshipped from the worshippers. It exhorts mankind to recognize and worship their one and true God on the basis of these qualities.

The word " Kursi" means chair or throne. It can also be used to define power and authority. In Arabic, the word is used to indicate knowledge. Hence this verse can be interpreted at various levels and yet all meanings converge to show that Allah has no parallels or equals and none has the right to be worshipped but Allah.

~English Translation~

"Allaah! [none has the right to be worshipped but He], the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists. Neither slumber, nor sleep overtake Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth. Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission? He knows what happens to them [His creatures] in this world, and what will happen to them in the Hereafter. And they will never compass anything of His Knowledge except that which He wills. His kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. And He is the Most High, above everything, the Most Great." (2:55)

~ Ten Major Attributes of Allah~

1) Allah is one and none has the right to be worshipped but Him. We should associate no partners with Him.

2) While everything on this earth is mortal and temporary, Allah is eternal and ever living. It is Allah who sustains everyone and everything. All creation stands in need of Allah and relies on Him for His bounties and blessings but Allah stands in need of nothing that has been created.

3) Everything on the earth follows a cycle. The sun rises and sets. The tides ebb and flow. The moon wanes and grows. Living creatures are born and then they die. But our Creator is nothing like the things we see around ourselves. Allah is free of all imperfections, bodily needs and weaknesses. Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Allah is aware of all our deeds and actions and controls what

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