CHALLENGES TO BELIEF / ATHEISM

Explain atheist arguments against belief in Allah as creator

Universe explained by science, Big Bang removes need for God, design does not prove creator, question who created Allah

Explain how Muslims respond to atheist arguments

Allah is eternal and uncreated, universe still needs a cause, science explains how not why, Qur’an: "He is the First and the Last, the Ascendant and the Intimate." (57:3)

Evaluate the view that the universe does not need a creator

Some argue science explains origins, Big Bang explains beginning, Muslims argue Allah caused the Big Bang, universe shows order and design, Qur’an: "Do they not reflect upon themselves?" (30:8)

Explain how the complexity of the universe supports belief in Allah

The universe has complex systems, precise laws of physics, intricate life forms, suggests intelligent designer