Analysis of Various Proofs for The Existence of God

Introduction

In this article we are discussing the various proofs that prove the existence of God and the oneness of Allah (S.W.T). Before we start studying or practicing any religion the first and foremost question that comes to the mind is, “Who is the God?” or “Is there any God?” Hence we shall discuss the various arguments we have that prove that God indeed does exist. And there is someone who has created this universe and holds absolutely infinite and higher power. There is someone who has been controlling the natural cycles around us. There is someone who has the most supreme authority over everything. Allah (S.W.T) is the one who has the higher power and has complete control over this universe.

The Holy Quran says:“…surely Allah is Ever-Determiner over everything.” The various arguments that prove the existence of God and his oneness are given below:

Fitrah Argument

When a child is born the natural belief on God that came naturally is called Fitrah. If this child was left alone then his mind would grow up in the oneness of God. According to Dr. Justin Barrete; Professor at Oxford University writes in his blog. According to him “Child born with his belief in oneness of god”.nBut the influence of his family changes his belief. Also this proof was given by Dr. Justin Barrette in present era but our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) said it 1400 years ago.

The Holy Prophet said: “Each child is born in a state of "Fitrah", and then his parents make him a Jew, Christian or a Zoroastrian, the way an animal gives birth to a normal offspring. Have you noticed any that were born mutilated?”

Design and designer argument

If we look into the universe closely we can see that there is a design in the universe. Everything in the universe is placed very carefully from which we can conclude that these things did not came into being by themselves. Their unique design shows that there is a designer who has placed them in the universe. Philosophers like Plato and Aristotle says: “Where there is a design there is a designer behind it” Hence the designer of the universe is God who designed it and also the sign of Allah is present everywhere in the universe and this is the truth from Allah. The Holy Quran says: "We will show you our signs in the universe and in themselves, until it is clear to you, it is the truth, is not it enough for your lord to be the witness of all things”.

In this world there are many scientific processes that happen day in and day out, that leads us to the conclusion that there is some absolute or higher power that is controlling them. There is someone who is controlling the sun and the moon and their orbits, there is someone who is controlling the weather cycle and there is someone who sends the day in and out. That someone is the one and only God almighty. If we think about it naturally then there are so many signs around us that prove the existence of God and his oneness.

Religious Phenomenon & Observations

Islam is a religion which came to provide a solid foundation for the previous divine religions and comprehend them. Allah has sent many Prophets into this world to guide the humanity but the knowledge they gave to the humans got corrupted or changed with time. The Holy Quran was revealed upon the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) as a compilation of the previous divine books that were given to the Prophets before him. The knowledge within Quran is like a light that enlightens the person who studies it. The Holy Quran says: “He is Allah, the One and Only Allah, the Eternal, Absolute. He begets not, nor is He begotten. And there is none like Him.”

Best argument

I believe that design and designer argument is the best argument to prove about the presence and the oneness of Allah because everything is made by someone or in other words every design has a designer behind it. When we look into the universe we think about who created it because it cannot come into being by it and be placed so carefully in the universe. So we can conclude that there is a God who created this heaven and left his signs all over the universe to prove his existence that can be seen if look to it carefully. That designer is no one but Allah so we should praise him for creating us and the Universe.

In order to elaborate the design and designer argument, I give help from a story of IMAM ABU HANIFA (R.A). Once, an Atheist had a meeting with Imam Abu Hanifa in order to talk about his atheistic belief. They decided the time of meeting and at the meeting time, the atheist waited for Imam Abu Hanifa then he came and asked the question from him but the Imam sab was too late but reached his destination to meet atheist .the atheist said that: ”why are you so late Imam sab ?” he replied “there is a river on the way when I came here and when I go close to the river I found that there is no ship here to cross the river .But soon I saw an unbelievable action that the trees from the jungle assembled here and a ship from it made by itself. So, I sit in the ship and reached there to meet you. That’s why I late to meet you. After some thinking the atheist asked a question how this is possible. It’s not possible because nothing would made by himself .He replied that if such a small boat or ship is not made himself or without designer then how is this possible that the entire universe is made himself …? The atheist wept bitterly and receives the massage of Islam and became a true Muslim.