In Ayat al-Kursi, after it is stated that Allah the Almighty is one and alive, it is emphasized that He is Qayyum (Baqarah, 2:255). The name al-Qayyum expresses the reality that He is the one Who rules and controls every living thing He created. al-Qayyum—an adjective that exaggerates the meaning of the root qiyam (resurrection)—means “to stand up; to continue and endure; to take over the management of a business; to look after and protect; the existence of everything depends on it; and the ruler of the universe”. Regarding the creation and maintenance of the universe, Qayyum is one of Allah’s actual attributes (Bekir Topaloğlu, DIA, article of “Qayyum”).

This verse conveys the existence and oneness of Almighty Allah as well as the reality that He always oversees, guides, directs, and rules the beings He creates. Because his Kursi, the quality of which only He knows, spans both the heavens and the earth, it is used metaphorically to refer to rule, dominion, and property (Kur’an Yolu Tefsiri, 1:398-401). The Qur’an specifically emphasizes the existence of Allah, and His oneness, rejecting movements that assert there is no creator, as well as polytheism, which assigns partners to Him while maintaining a belief in a creator. The rejection of movements claiming that Almighty Allah is only the creator and does not interfere with the operation of the universe emphasizes that He is a qayyum with attributes such as knowing, seeing, having will and power, and creating. Of course, it is inconceivable that Allah, who created human beings, all living things, inanimate objects, and this perfect universe from nothing, would leave them to their own devices. In this context, the names and attributes of Almighty Allah in the Qur’an shed light on having a proper belief in Allah.

Al-Khaliq means Allah is the Creator. He is al-Muhaymin, the one Who sees and rules everything. He is al-Latif, Who endows upon His servants. He is al-Khabir, Who is aware of everything. He is al-Hafiz, Who protects. He is al-Shahid, Who witnesses everything. He is al-Wakil, Who is trusted and relied upon. He is Maalik al-Mulk, Who is the real owner of the property. He is al-Nur, Who illuminates. He is al-Hadi, Who guides. He is al-Rashid, Who shows the right way because, “All those in the heavens and the earth are dependent on Him. Day in and day out He has something to bring about.” (Rahman, 55:29) He is the one Who creates all of nature’s blessings, including the wind and rain (Araf, 7:57). He is the one Who provides sustenance to all living things (Dhariyat, 51:58). As Prophet Ibrahim stated, He is the one Who created us and showed us the right path. He is the one who feeds us. He is the healer when we are sick. He will be the one to take our souls and then resurrect us. He is the one Who we hope will forgive our mistakes on the Day of Judgment (Shu’ara, 26:78-82).

In addition to all these names and attributes, isn’t the fact that Almighty Allah has sent prophets to all societies since the first human being, Prophet Adam, and that he informs people of divine truths through the books he sent down to the prophets an indication that he is always in contact with humans and the universe? At the same time, the events described in the stories of the prophets, which have an important place in the Qur’an, and the dialogues conveyed are demonstrative of the communication of Almighty Allah with people throughout history. In that case, it is an undeniable truth that Almighty Allah exists, creates, directs, and manages every moment of our lives, from birth to death, from death to resurrection, and throughout the eternal life of the Hereafter. In this case, the duty of people is primarily to believe in the existence and oneness of Allah, which is expressed in kalimah al-tawhid. Moreover, it is to be aware that He is with us at all times and that He sees and watches over everything. It is to comprehend “He knows what is in the land and sea. Not even a leaf falls without His knowledge, nor a grain in the darkness of the earth or anything—green or dry—but is written in a perfect Record.” (An’am 6:59) Therefore, by recognizing that He is the Creator, any denial of the existence of Allah or false ideas that He does not intervene in our lives will prove to be pointless. Because the basis of such views is an empty conception of faith that excludes Allah from life. It is clear that these notions cannot bring about peace in a real sense for people, beyond a temporary happiness. In that situation, having faith in Allah and getting to know Him properly will be the strongest rope we can hold onto in order not to succumb to the appeal and deceitfulness of modern lifestyles, which we chase after but cannot keep up with. It is not enough to simply say that we believe in Him, but to know that He is with us at all times. And to be conscious of the fact that we are not only accountable to ourselves but also to those around us, especially our families. Therefore, Almighty Allah will be at the center of our lives. We have the option to access the consciousness of being with Him at any time from our daily worship to our family life, from our professional life to our social life. From faith to servitude and from servitude to ihsan (benevolence). This is a blessed journey. How happy are those who have faith! How happy are those who live accordingly!