Thank you Craig for sharing this. In Islamic theology, the existence of God is based on both rational and logical arguments, as well as evidence from the Quran and Hadith. 🏵️🏵️🏵️

The Quran states, "Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him" (112:1-4). This verse highlights God's uniqueness and eternality, emphasizing that He has no beginning or end.

In a Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "God is one, and there is no god but Him. He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the Hidden, and He has knowledge of all things" (Bukhari). This Hadith further reinforces the concept of God's eternality and omniscience.

Regarding the question of where God's consciousness comes from, Islam teaches that God's essence is beyond human comprehension. The Quran states, "There is nothing whatever like unto Him" (42:11), indicating that God's attributes are unique and incomparable to any created being.

The Quran also describes God as having "knowledge of the unseen" (6:73), which implies that His consciousness extends beyond the physical realm. This verse highlights that God's knowledge is not limited to what can be perceived by human senses but encompasses all aspects of existence.

In summary, Islam asserts that God's consciousness is an inherent quality of His essence, which is beyond human understanding. The Quran and Hadith provide evidence for this belief, emphasizing that God's attributes are unique and incomparable to any created being.

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