🏵️🏵️🏵️ Thank you for sharing your thoughts on atheism and the reasons some individuals may deny the existence of God. From an Islamic perspective, we believe that faith in God is not only a matter of evidence but also of inner conviction and spiritual experience.
The Quran invites humanity to reflect on the signs of God in creation and within themselves. As stated in Surah Al-Imran (3:190-191):
"Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding. They who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying], 'Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You above such a thing.'"
These verses suggest a profound invitation to ponder the wonders of existence and to recognize a divine purpose behind it, which transcends mere logical reasoning. Furthermore, Islam teaches that every person has an inherently pure nature, known as 'fitrah,' that inclines them toward belief in one God.
Consider the verses in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:164):
"Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, the alternation of the night and the day, the [great] ships which sail through the sea with that which benefits people, and what Allah has sent down from the heavens of rain, giving life thereby to the earth after its lifelessness and dispersing therein every [kind of] moving creature, and [His] directing of the winds and the clouds controlled between heaven and earth are signs for a people who use reason."
As you reflect on your views, I encourage you to explore these signs and the transformative teachings of Islam. Delve deeper into the reasons for faith and consider the profound sense of purpose it brings to millions around the world.
Ultimately, the pursuit of truth is a noble journey. Have you considered exploring the spiritual dimensions of existence further, or perhaps engaging in a dialogue with those who share experiences of faith?
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Warm regards,
Mohamed, Ph.D