and His words:

“Surely, creation and command belong to Him. Blessed is Allah, Lord of the worlds.” 1

He also says:

“Say, ‘Who is the Lord of the heavens and the earth?’ Say, ‘Allah.’” 2

And His words:

“Say, ‘To whom belong the earth and whoever is in it, if you know?’ They will say, ‘To Allah.’ Say, ‘Will you not then take heed?’ Say, ‘Who is the Lord of the seven heavens and the Lord of the Mighty Throne?’ They will say, ‘They belong to Allah.’ Say, ‘Will you not then fear Him?’ Say, ‘In whose hand is dominion over all things—He protects, while none can protect against Him—if you know?’ They will say, ‘All belongs to Allah.’ Say, ‘How, then, are you deluded?’” 3

He also says:

“That is Allah, your Lord. Blessed is Allah, Lord of the worlds.” 4

And:

“Allah is the Creator of all things, and He is the Disposer of all affairs.” 5

There are other verses as well.

2 Evidence for oneness in worship includes Allah Most High’s words:

“All praise is due to Allah,”

for Allah means the One who is worshipped. He also says:

“You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.”

And His words:

“O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, so that you may become righteous.” 6

He also says:

“So worship Allah with sincere devotion to Him. Surely, sincere devotion is due to Allah alone. Those who take protectors besides Him say, ‘We worship them only so that they may bring us nearer to Allah.’” 7

And His words:

“Say, ‘It is Allah I worship, in sincere devotion to Him. So worship whatever you wish besides Him.’” 8

He also says:

“And they were commanded only