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259 17 Evidence of the Existence of God Having discussed these two aspects of financial dealings, I now turn to some features of testimony in Islam regarding the existence of God. The Testimony of God, His Angels and Knowledgeable People To begin with, the Holy Quran lays the utmost importance on the testimony of God Himself regarding His own existence. Does He or does He not exist? This is that fundamental upon which every religion is based. The question is, if God exists, who saw Him and who bore witness that he has as good as seen Him? It is vital that God Himself should speak of His own existence and present those witnesses who have heard His word. Incidentally, this is another matter which distinguishes the Holy Quran from other Divine books. Many such books fail to present a clear-cut claim made by God Himself that 'I Exist'. Some religious books have words to this effect but most do not. Those who do, do not support this claim with a series of witness after witness, to fulfil all the requirements of evidence. The Holy Quran observes: