Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

11. The atheists often ask that if everything is created by God, then who has created God. Or they ask: How did God come into existence?

Answer: The things that are created beings must have a creator to come into existence. However, God is creator of all things and He is not a created being to have a creator for His existence. So there is no point thinking of a creator for the creator himself. Otherwise, He would be the created being and not considered as a creator. 

12. What is the purpose of our creation?

Answer: The purpose of human creation is tied to the purpose of all creation. To understand why humans were created, we need to understand God's intention in creating everything.

Humans act to gain benefits or meet needs because we are imperfect and limited. However, God, being perfect, does not need anything. God's actions stem from His nature of being all-generous. The Quran states, "The giving of your Lord is not restricted" (17:20). Therefore, God's creation is an act of pure generosity and goodness.

The universe and everything within it reflect God's attributes of kindness, mercy, knowledge, power, and wisdom. Without creation, these attributes would remain hidden. God’s generosity necessitates creation, as light necessitates radiance.

Since God is infinitely knowledgeable, powerful, and generous, He created the best and most complete world possible. Every being that can exist is given existence by God. This includes the universe, which is a manifestation of God’s beauty and majesty.

The ultimate purpose of creation is the expression of God’s attributes. For humans, it is about achieving perfection and growing in their relationship with God. The Quran mentions testing (67:2) and worship (51:56) as reasons for human creation. Ultimately, human perfection and fulfillment are seen as the goals of creation.

In summary, God created humans and the universe out of His boundless generosity and to manifest His divine attributes. Humans are meant to seek perfection and worship God, aligning with the ultimate purpose of creation.
 

13. Why God cannot be seen?

Answer: God cannot be seen with physical eyes. Humans will never be able to see God with their eyes, neither in this world nor in the afterlife.

The Quran states, "The sights do not apprehend Him, but He apprehends the sights, and He is the all-attentive, the all-aware." (Quran, Chapter-6, verse-103)

Seeing God with physical eyes is impossible because seeing requires material and physical characteristics, which are not applicable to the pure essence of God, whether in this world or the afterlife.
 

14. If God knows everything about us, then why He tests us?

Answer: Testing by God is different from testing by us humans.

When we test someone, it is to get to know them and to become aware of their character and behaviour. But when God tests someone, it is not to get to know them and become aware of their character and behaviour, because He is aware of everything.

 

If God tests someone, it is so that each person, through their actions, demonstrates what level of humanity they are at, and so that on the Day of Judgment, no one can make the excuse that, "O God! If You had tested me, I would have done good deeds."

 

God has willed that people come to this world and, by doing good or bad deeds, create their own heaven and hell.

 

God knows what we will do; but He has allowed us to participate in the test of life and to practically show what kind of person we are. He is aware of everything; but He does not deprive His servants of the opportunity to be tested.

15. Why are we discouraged from thinking about the essence of God’s Existence?

Answer: Every human being knows that human capacity is limited, and God is unlimited. This means humans cannot fully comprehend the true essence of God. Therefore, we are discouraged from thinking about God's essence. It has been said, "Do not speak about the essence of God, because speaking about His essence increases confusion. Think about the wonders of His creations instead.  When you want to consider His greatness, think about His great creations."

16. If God is one, why does God use the plural pronoun for Himself in the Quran?

Answer: God uses human language, words, and grammar in the Quran, as there is no other way to convey the message. One of the rhetorical rules in any language is the use of 'majestic plural' or 'royal we'. This means using a plural pronoun to convey respect and high status. We have a similar rule in English; for instance, we use the pronoun "We" instead of “I” just to show the importance or out of respect. Similarly, God uses this rule in the Quran to express His own respect and grandeur.

17. If God is All-Encompassing, why does He ask for help in Quran Chapter 47, Verse 7?

Answer: Indeed, God is All-power and All- embracing. He does not need any help. However, He does say: "O you who have believed, if you help Allah, He will help you and make your foothold firm." 

 

The most commentators have explained that helping Allah means, supporting His prophets, and His religion to be beneficial to the mankind. This is why in other verses of the Quran, helping Allah and His Messenger is mentioned together, such as in the verse:

"And they support Allah and His Messenger. It is they who are the truthful." (Surah Al-Hashr, 59:8)

 

Although Allah's power is infinite and the power of His creations is insignificant in comparison, He uses the term "helping Allah" to emphasize the importance of striving and defending the true faith. There can be no greater expression to highlight the significance of this matter.

18. What is the concept of the Trinity and what Islam says about it?

Answer: The concept of the Trinity is a cornerstone of mainstream Christian theology, positing that God exists as one being in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and consubstantial, meaning they share the same essence or substance. Islam, the religion of God, does not agree with the concept of trinity that contradicts Monotheism. Believing in the only one God is a central tenet of several major world religions, including Judaism, and certain strands of Christianity as well. In fact even the bible rejects the concept of trinity:

 

Deuteronomy 6:4: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one."

 

Isaiah 45:5: "I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God."

 

Mark 12:29: "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.'"

19. Is Jesus son of God?

Answer: No. Jesus is considered as a special Prophet of God who himself prayed to God. The holy Quran teaches that Jesus was born of a virgin and performed such miracles as raising the dead and healing the sick, but it denies that he is the son of God in the literate sense even though he was born without the agency of a biological father. The Quran refutes this claim by stating the Adam was born without a mother or a father and is still not considered the son of God.

20. Are there any similarities between Islam and Christianity?

Answer: Yes, Islam is an Abrahamic religion, like Judaism and Christianity, and shares many beliefs with them. It acknowledges the prophets of Judaism, accepts Jesus as a prophet of God, and believes in angels, the Day of Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Islam also recognizes the holy books of Judaism and Christianity—the Torah and the Gospel—as containing truths, although it views the current versions as derivations from the originals.

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