This astonishing harmony between living things is obvious
evidence that a single Creator creates them. It is thanks to the flawless
creation of Allah that these balances exist on earth.
The Creation of the Universe
We have so far explained Allah's creation of living things. Now, it
is time to examine the universe at large. Allah also created the universe
in which you, the earth, the sun, the solar system, planets, stars, galaxies
and everything else exists.
However, as well as those who oppose the fact of the creation of
living things, there are also some people who deny the fact that the
universe was created. These people assert that the universe came into
existence spontaneously. Moreover, they suggest that it has always
existed. Yet, they never offer an explanation for this irrational claim.
Their claim is similar to the following example: Imagine that you set sail
one day and reached the shores of an island. What would you think if you
came across a highly developed city with skyscrapers, surrounded by
beautiful parks and greenery? Furthermore, this city was full of theatres,
restaurants and railroad lines. You would certainly think that this city had
been planned and constructed by intelligent people, would you not? What
would you think about someone who says, "Nobody built this city. It has
always existed, and at some time in the past we came and inhabited it.
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