RENAISSANCE MAY 2021

Faith & Beliefs 34 Monthly Renaissance May 2021 which is obvious is only a product of current times. Similarly, the sophistic quality that is present today as a full fledged faith was only evident within a small group in history. The Style of Arguments in the Qur’ ā n This is the reason why the Qur’ ā n does not begin the debate on existence of a Creator with statements of confirmation, unlike our own speakers. If it had done so, its entire message would have been far from the demands of the present and deprived of effectiveness. The wisdom of its expression that had raised a storm within souls and hearts would have assumed the style of a dry and useless dispute. A large part of the text would have become irrelevant and without impact. But the Qur’ ā n established its conclusive arguments according to the mindset of its addressees and lay open the errors and weaknesses of their beliefs and opinions in front of them. They should either accept true faith or, if they refute it, they will not find refuge except in their obstinacy and ignorance. The issue of divinity is extremely important: it is the centre of religion and fountainhead of faith and until one holds its end it, the riddle of this universe cannot be solved; one cannot move a step forward and the principles of truth and false hood, or of virtue and sin cannot be established. Further, the Qur’ ā n is a book of eternal guidance: it is not confined to any specific nation or time. It has to redress all errors of humans until the Day of Judgement. This is why it has used such a comprehensive style. On the one hand, it attests to God’s possession of all attributes such as creation, mercy, knowledge, power, justice and wisdom etc so that arguments can be proven finally to those people who do possess belief in some sort of creator, but are unable to grasp concepts of His real qualities, and on the other hand, also establishes arguments for those who do not believe in a creator at all. Hence, the claim of divinity has been made in three styles according to the type of addressees. One form is that which is meant only for the deniers. The explanation of monotheism for them has been given so frequently and so comprehensively that it not only proves God’s existence but also demonstrates His unity. The second form is used for those who do believe in God but are confused about the concept of His attributes. They have been given explanation of how God is the possessor of these qualities.