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Does the Qur’an state God’s absolute perfection, and if not, is this a Muslim belief?

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Muslims have unanimously agreed that Allah Almighty is characterized by absolute perfection and is free from any deficiency. Scriptural, rational, and innate evidences have attested to this. Although the attribute of perfection is not explicitly mentioned by this term in the Quran, its verses indicate it in multiple ways:

1. Inductive study of Allah's Most Beautiful Names and Attributes: Allah's names are described as beautiful, which indicates their perfection and the absence of any opposing deficiency. Glorifying and exalting Him is also proof of His perfection. 2. Abundance of verses enjoining and praising glorification (Tasbih): Tasbih is the act of declaring Allah free from imperfections, and this declaration necessitates perfection. It is often coupled with praise (Hamd), which signifies both perfection and transcendence. 3. Allah's transcendence over His creation in His attributes: Allah has informed us that He is exalted above the attributes of His creation and that nothing resembles Him. This indicates the utmost perfection in His attributes. 4. Allah's names that denote perfection: Such as "Al-Quddus" (The Holy), meaning pure and free from all defects; "As-Salam" (The Source of Peace), meaning free from every flaw and defect; "As-Samad" (The Eternal, The Absolute), meaning the Master who is perfect in His sovereignty and greatness; and "Al-Hamid" (The Praiseworthy), meaning praised in all circumstances.

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