Who Created the Universe and Why?
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Canit Be that the Universe Created Itself?
Virtually every human being has pondered thisquestion. Some answered by saying that the formation of the universe was merelya coincidence. Others felt there must be an unseen Creator. In what will follow,we will try to assist you in answering this question. Our approach will dependprimarily on the text of the Quran (the Word of Allah (i.e. God), inspired toProphet Muhammad 
). We request only that you open your mind and read.
35. Were they created out of nothing? Or werethey themselves the creators?
36. Or did they create the heavens and theearth? Nay, but they are sure of nothing!
(52:35-36)
Most deny or ignore the existence of TheCreator because they cannot see Him. However, there are many things which we donot see, but yet we believe in their existence. Further, most of us believe increatures which exist yet undiscovered and undocumented.
Many reject the existence of The Creator,believing only in science and data gathered and confirmed by its canonicalmethods. But, on any given day, the same person might find himself in love, deepremorse or sadness. And while contriving the most complex and personal thoughts,he does not, at the time, suppose that his feelings are a random product offiring neurons. How can he then believe that the only distinction between acorpse and a living person is the absence of organ functionality. That we needonly revive his physical body to restore him to normality.
TheScientific Proof
Let us imagine ourselves standing in alaboratory stocked with beakers and test tubes containing all sorts of chemical compounds. Then suppose an earthquake has just occurred upsetting the shelvedvessels, sending their contents spilling onto the laboratory floor. It would bea very strange coincidence indeed to find new life forms generating themselveswhere none had existed before.
You might say, 'Your analogy didn't accountfor time - these organisms need time to evolve.' We ask, 'How much time shouldwe have allowed? Was there enough time since the beginning of the universe toallow for their self-induced formation?'
Let's hear from Swiss mathematician CharlesEugene Jai. In an experiment aimed at answering this very question, Jai set outto calculate the probability of the random formation of a single proteinmolecule. Jai 'helped' the situation by assuming the existence of formativeelements, and by selecting a protein consisting of only 2,000 atoms (An averageprotein might consist of 32,000 atoms or more). Jai also assumed that theprotein would consist of only 2 unique formative atoms.
He determined the value of probability byconsidering the size of the material and the time necessary for the randomformation to occur. He calculated that the probability of forming even asimplified protein molecule was approximately 1 in 5 x 10 e+320 !
The size of the material necessary to producethat almost zero probability would have been a sphere with a diameter ofapproximately 6 x 10 e+176 miles - about 10 e+63 times bigger than the imaginedsize of the universe. Finally, the time necessary for the molecule to form was10 e+243 billion years. This was far greater than the supposed age of theuniverse - only about 2 billion years.
He concluded that the universe was neither oldenough, nor big enough to allow for the random formation of even a simpleprotein molecule. It was impossible for the universe to have created itself, andfor life to randomly form. We must then consider another course. There is aCreator who created the universe.
SomeUnmistakable Signs of the Creator
53. We* (Allah) shall show them Our Signs onthe horizons and within themselves, until it becomes clear to them that it isthe Truth. Is it not sufficient that the Lord is Witness over all things?
(41:53)
* One of the usages of 'we' in Arabicis for glorifying and indicating the greatness of a person. Here it indicatesgreatness and not plurality.
We live in an amazing universe. It is auniverse peculiarly balanced, and purposefully tempered as if to provide a safehost for living creatures.
According to modern astronomers, the universeis expanding. They hold that if gravity had been only slightly stronger, itwould have overtaken expansion very early and caused the universe to collapse.Had gravity been slightly weaker, universe expansion would have become a runawayprocess, not allowing time for the formation of galaxies and stars.
If either of these had occurred, there wouldnever have been an Earth on which creatures could live. This universe seemsdesigned, even meticulously tailored to provide suitable conditions for living.If other basic ratios and constants had been just slightly different, theuniverse would not have been favorable to our existence.
If, for instance, the strong and weak nuclearforces were slightly stronger relative to the electromagnetic forces, hydrogenwould not exist in its ordinary form. This would mean that heavier elements,such as carbon and oxygen - two of the essential building blocks of life - wouldnever have existed.
The strength of gravity is crucial to theexistence of life in the universe in another way. If it were weaker, then itcould not crush the material in a star the size of the Sun with enough force toignite its thermonuclear reactions. Only very massive stars would shine, andsuch stars would probably have too short lifespan to allow for the developmentof life.
These indications that the universe has beenarranged to favor the appearance and survival of life has been taken veryseriously by certain scientists. Prominent among them is astronomer BrandonCarter. Modern science estimates that it has taken 4 billion years for humanbeings to evolve from unicellular life forms. Carter has calculated that theaverage period for any evolution of this magnitude should take much longer -about 10 billion years. That is longer than the lifespan of a Sun-sized star,and much longer than the period of life-favorable conditions on Earth.
It would seem that intelligent life appearedon Earth despite its high improbability. We are again pulled towards recognizingthe Creator.
Signs for the Aware
164. Behold! In the creation of the heavensand the earth, and the alternation of the night and day, and the sailing ofships through the ocean for the profit of mankind, and the water which Allahsends down from the skies, thereby reviving the earth after its death, anddispersing therein all kinds of beasts, and (in) the ordinance of the winds, andthe clouds subjugated between heaven and earth: are signs for people who havesense.
(2:164)
The Creation of Heaven and Earth
60. Who has created the heavens and the earth,and Who sends down for you water from the sky? Yea, with it We cause to growwell-planted orchards full of beauty and delight: it never has been yours tocause to grow. Could there be another god besides Allah? Nay, but they arepeople who swerve from justice.
61. Or, Who has made the earth firm to livein, and placed rivers in its folds, and set upon it immovable mountains, andmade a barrier between the two seas (fresh and salt waters)? Could there beanother god besides Allah? Nay, most of them know not.
62. Or, Who answers the one distressed when hecalls unto Him, and Who relieves the harm, and makes you (mankind) inheritors ofthe earth? Could there be another god besides Allah? Little do they reflect!
63. Or, Who guides you through the depths ofdarkness in the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of HisMercy? Could there be another god besides Allah? High is Allah above what theyascribe to Him!
64. Or, Who originates creation, then repeatsit, and Who gives you sustenance from heaven and earth? Could there be anothergod besides Allah? Say, " Bring your proof, if you are truthful!"
65. Say: None in the heavens or on earth,except Allah, knows what is hidden. Nor are they able to perceive when theyshall be resurrected (for Judgment).
(27:60-65)
9. Allah is He Who sends the winds which pushup the clouds. Then He leads them unto a dead land and revive therewith theearth after its death. Such is the Resurrection!
(35:9)
27. Have they not seen that Allah causes waterto fall from the sky? Then with it We produce fruit of various colors; and amongthe hills are streaks white and red, and of various colors, and (others) ofraven-black.
28. And so amongst men and beasts and cattle,in like manner, various colors. Verily those who truly fear Allah, among HisServants, are those endued with knowledge, and Allah is Exalted in Might,Oft-Forgiving.
(35:27-28)
65. Allah sends down water from the sky andtherewith revives the earth after its death. Verily in this is a sign for thosewho listen.
(16:65)
6. Have they not then observed the sky abovethem, how We have constructed it and beautified it, and how there are no riftsin it?
7. And We have spread out the earth, and haveflung firm hills therein, and have caused every lovely thing to grow thereon (inpairs).
8. A vision and a reminder for every repentantservant.
9. And We send down from the sky blessed waterwhereby We give growth unto gardens and the grain of crops,
10. And lofty date-palms with ranged clusters.
11. Provision (made) for (Allah's) Servants;and therewith We quicken a dead land. Like so will be the resurrection of thedead.
(50:6-11)
2. Allah is He Who raised the heavens withoutpillars that you can see, then mounted the Throne, and compelled the sun and themoon to be of service (to his Law)! Each runs (its course) unto an appointedterm. He regulates all affairs, explaining the revelations, that you may becertain of the meeting with your Lord.
3. And Allah is He who spread out the earthand placed therein firm hills and flowing streams, and of all fruits He placedtherein two spouses (male and female). He covered the night with day. Behold!Herein verily are signs for people who take thought.
4. And in the Earth are neighboring tracts,vineyard and ploughed lands, and palm trees, like and unlike, watered with onewater (the same water). And We have made some of them to excel others in fruit.Behold! Herein verily are signs for people who have sense.
(13:2-4)
The Creation of Mankind
12. Verily We created man from a product ofwet earth (clay).
13. Then placed him as a drop (of sperm) in asafe lodging.
14. Then We fashioned the drop into a clot,then We fashioned the clot into a little lump, then We fashioned the little lumpinto bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, and then produced it as anothercreation. So blessed be Allah, the Best of creators!
15. Then Behold! After that you surely willdie.
16. Then, on the Day of Resurrection you willbe raised (again).
(23:12-16)
78. And Allah brought you forth from the wombsof your mothers knowing nothing, and gave you hearing and sight and hearts thatyou might give thanks.
(16:78)
19. He brings forth the living from the dead,and He brings forth the dead from the living, and He revives the earth after itsdeath. And like so you will be brought forth (from death).
20. And of His Signs is this: He created youfrom dust, and then, behold you are human beings, ranging widely!
21. And of His Signs is this: He created foryou mates from yourselves that you might find rest in them, and He ordainedbetween you love and mercy. Behold! Herein indeed are Signs for those whoreflect.
22. And of His Signs are the creation of theheavens and the earth, and the variations of your languages and colors. Behold!Herein indeed are signs for those who know.
23. And of His Signs is your sleep by nightand by day, and your seeking of His Bounty. Behold! Herein indeed are signs forthose who heed.
24. And of His Signs is this: He shows you thelightning for fear and for hope, and sends down water from the sky, and therebyrevives the earth after its death. Behold! Herein indeed are signs for those whounderstand.
(30:19-24)
Signs in the Other Creatures
66. Behold! In the cattle there is a lessonfor you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, from betweenthe refuse and the blood, pure milk palatable to the drinkers.
67. And of the fruits of the date-palm, andgrapes, you derive strong drink and (also) good food. Behold! Therein is indeeda sign for people who have sense.
68. And the Lord inspired the (female) bee:"Choose your habitations in the hills and in the trees and in that whichthey (humans) dwell."
69. "Then eat of all fruits, and followthe paths of your Lord (which were) made smooth". There comes forth fromtheir bellies a drink of diverse hues (honey), and wherein is healing formankind. Behold! Herein is indeed a sign for people who give thought.
(16:66-69)
34. And We have placed therein gardens of thedate-palm and grapes, and We have caused springs of water to gush forth therein.
35. That they may eat of the fruit thereof,which their hands did not make. Will they not, then, give thanks?
36. Glory be to Him Who created all the pairsof that which the earth grows, and of themselves, and of that which they knownot!
37. And a reminder for them is night. We stripit of the day, and behold! They are in darkness.
38. And the sun runs on unto a resting-place(orbit) for it. That is the measuring of the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
39. And for the moon We have appointedmansions until it returns like an old shriveled palm-leaf.
40. It is not permitted that the sun catch upto the moon, nor can the night outstrip the day: All float in an orbit.
41. And a reminder for them is that We beartheir offspring in laden ship,
42. And We have created for them similar onwhich they ride.
43. And if We will, We drown them, and thereis no help for them, neither can they be saved.
44. Unless by mercy from Us and as comfort fora while.
45. When they are told: Fear that which isbefore you and that which is behind you, that you may find mercy (they areheedless).
46. Never did a sign come to them (theunbelievers) of the signs of their Lord, but they did turn away from it!
(36:33-46)
Allah, The Creator Subjected the Universe to Human Control
5. And the cattle He has created for you. Fromthem you have warm clothing and uses, and whereof you eat.
6. And wherein is beauty for you, when youbring them home, and when you take them out to pasture.
7. And they carry your loads unto a land youcould not reach except with souls distressed. Behold! Your Lord is indeed MostKind, Most Merciful.
8. And (He has created) horses and mules anddonkeys that you may ride them, and for ornament. And He creates that which youknow not.
9. And depend on Allah for direction to theStraight Path, but some (paths) go not straight: And had He willed He would haveled you all aright (by His Guidance).
10. Allah is He Who sends down water from thesky, from it you have drink, and out of it (grows) the vegetation with which youfeed your cattle.
11. Therewith He causes crops to grow for you,and the olive and the date-palm and grapes and fruits of all kinds. Behold!Herein is indeed a sign for people who reflect.
12. And He has constrained the night and theday and the sun and the moon to be of service unto you, and the stars are madesubservient by His command. Behold! Herein indeed are signs for people who havesense.
13. And whatsoever He has created for you inthe earth of diverse hues, Behold! Therein is indeed a sign for people who takeheed.
14. And Allah is He Who has constrained thesea to be of service that you eat thereof flesh that is fresh and tender, andbring forth from it ornaments to wear. And you see the ships plowing therein,that you (mankind) may seek of His bounty and that you may be grateful.
15. And He has cast into the earth firm hillsthat it quakes not with you, and streams and roads that you may find your way.
16. And landmarks (too), and by the stars theyfind their ways.
17. Is He then Who creates like one who doesnot create? Will you not then remember?
18. And if you try to count the favors ofAllah you cannot number them. Behold! Allah is indeed Oft-Forgiving, MostMerciful.
(16:5-18)
80. Allah has given you in your houses andabode, and has given you (also), of the hides of cattle, houses which you findlight (to carry) on the day of migration and on the day of pitching camp; and oftheir wool and their fur and their hair, caparison and comfort (to serve you)for a time.
81. And Allah has given you, of that which Hehas created, shelter from the sun; and has given you places of refuge in themountains, and has given you coats with which to ward off the heat, and coats(of armor) to save you from your own foolhardiness. Thus He perfects His favorunto you, in order that you may surrender (unto Him).
82. But if they turn away, your duty is onlyto preach the Clear Message.
83. They (the unbelievers) know the favor ofAllah but then deny it. Most of them are ingrates.
(16:80-83)
5. Allah is He Who appointed the sun asplendor and the moon a light, and measured for it stages, that you might knowthe number of the years, and the count (of time). Allah did not create (all)that but in Truth. He details the revelations for people who have knowledge.
6. Behold! In the difference of day and nightand all that Allah has created in the heavens and the earth are portents, forthose who fear Him.
(10:5-6)
17. Will they not look at the camels, how theyare created?
18. And the heavens, how it is raised?
19. And the hills, how they are fixed firms?
20. And the earth, how it is spread out?
21. Remind them, for you are not but a reminder.
(88:17-21)
The Purpose of the Creation of Human Beings?
16. We did not create the heaven and the earth and all that is between them inplay.
17. If We had wished to find pastime, We could have found it in Our Presence -if ever We did.
(21:16-17)
56. I have not created jinn nor men except to worship Me.
57. I seek no livelihood from them, nor do I ask them to feed Me.
58. Behold! Allah is He Who gives livelihood, the Lord of Unbreakable Might.
(51:56-58)
A Question for the Atheist
Suppose that your belief is right (i.e. thereis no God), then whatare we (who believe in Allah) going to lose after death? But on the other handwhat will happen to you if we are right? Nothing but hell. So make your choicewisely either believe in Allah, or stay hopeless in this life without knowingwhere you came from, where are you going to or why are you in this life.
Perhaps you may live another fifty or sixty years ignoring Allah, then you will return to Him and His SeverePunishment because of your disbelief.
On the contrary, if you believe in Allah anddo good, you will return to Him and dwell in Paradise having whatsoever youwish. Whatever be your decision, we have given you the message but it is as Allah has said:
80. Behold! You can not make the dead to hear,nor can you make the deaf to hear the call, when they have turned to flee.
81. Nor can you guide the blind out of theirstraying. You can make none to hear, except those who believe in OurRevelations, and who have surrendered.
(27:80-81)
Note: All English verses are translations of the meanings of the Quran which wasrevealed in Arabic.