Our God — Page 193
Refutation of Arguments Supporting Atheism 193 understood the purpose and philosophy of the law of Shariah. Shariah provides people with a code of conduct and explains that they need to adhere to it, and their moral and spiritual progress cannot take place without this. After this explanation, people are given the choice to accept or reject this code of conduct. The one who accepts this code of conduct is rewarded with blessings and piety according to his level of commitment, and gains nearness to God. One who chooses to reject this code of conduct deprives himself from its blessings. This rejection of Divine code of con- duct is also called sin and transgression. Therefore, sin is not cre- ated by God, but is [the result of ] the deeds of man. Therefore, to argue against God, because there is sin in this world or infer that sin happens because there is no God, is erroneous and abso- lutely absurd. God has sown the seed of good in human nature, and to pros- per and flourish this seed, He has revealed His Shariah. Then, through His signs and revelations, [He has] made it crystal clear that their prosperity and salvation lies in adhering to the code of conduct of the Shariah. Despite this, if someone chooses not to follow God’s Shariah, then it is the fault of that person and not of God. He is deprived as a result of his own doing and not an act of God. What is sin? It is an act of disobedience of God and to follow a path against the guidance of God. Thus, sin results from one’s own conduct. Should God have refrained from guiding us only because some people would not follow His guidance? Do you expect a father to stop advising his son for fear that the son may become guilty of disobeying him? These are arguments of ignorance and every wise person should avoid them. To summarise, the sins and injustices are brought about by