Ruang Kuliah - Subhi Mahmashony H, S.S., M.A - Ateisme dan Fitrah Manusia Bertuhan

Summary

The lecture explores atheism, human nature, and the innate belief in God from an Islamic perspective. It explains atheism as the belief that God does not exist, while emphasizing that creation—nature, the universe, and human life—points to a Creator, Allah. Referencing Surah Al-A’raf 172, the speaker highlights that all humans testified to Allah’s lordship even before birth, establishing natural monotheism. The Shahada, recited in the womb, symbolizes this inherent acknowledgment. Through analogies and faith-based explanations, the lecture underscores that humans are naturally inclined toward belief in God, and even those who currently deny God have an innate testimony to His existence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Atheism is defined as the belief that there is no God, derived from the Latin words 'A' (no), 'Teo' (divinity), and 'Isme' (understanding).
• 😀 Some people question the existence of God because they cannot see or meet Him, similar to how people believe in the creators of inanimate objects like TVs despite never meeting them.
• 😀 Belief in the creator, Allah, is emphasized by the natural world and the universe, even though the creator remains unseen.
• 😀 Atheism is criticized as an incorrect understanding since the universe's existence points to a creator, just as a TV implies a creator.
• 😀 The concept of worship in Islam is about striving to worship Allah as though we can see Him, even though He remains unseen, as Allah sees us.
• 😀 The natural belief in God is instilled in humans, as evidenced by the testimony taken from all humans in their mother's womb, as referenced in Surah Al-A'raf (172).
• 😀 In the womb, before birth, all humans testify to Allah’s existence, and this testimony is part of the natural disposition (Fitrah) of being Muslim.
• 😀 Even if one forgets this testimony due to age, the core belief in God and Islam remains innate from the moment of conception.
• 😀 The moment of 'shahada' (testification of faith) is believed to occur when the fetus is around four months old in the womb, marked by the breath of the spirit into the body.
• 😀 If a fetus does not recite the shahada or answer to Allah’s question in the womb, some believe the fetus may not receive the spirit, potentially leading to a miscarriage or stillbirth.
• 😀 Despite atheism or disbelief in God in later life, all humans have inherently testified to the existence of Allah in their mother's womb, reinforcing the belief that everyone is born with the natural disposition towards Islam.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the lecture?

The main theme of the lecture is the concept of atheism and the natural belief in God, especially from the Islamic perspective. It explores how humans have an inherent belief in the existence of a Creator, even if they may deny it later in life.

What is the meaning of 'atheism' as explained in the lecture?

Atheism is explained as the belief that there is no God. The term is broken down into three parts: 'a' meaning 'no', 'teo' meaning 'divinity', and 'isme' meaning 'understanding'.

How does the lecturer explain belief in God despite not being able to see God?

The lecturer compares the belief in God to the belief that someone created a TV, even though we haven't met the creator. Similarly, we believe that the universe, nature, and everything in it are creations, even if we cannot see the Creator, Allah.

What does the lecturer say about humans' natural belief in God?

The lecturer emphasizes that every human has an innate belief in God, as reflected in Surah Al-A'raf 172, where Allah takes a testimony from every soul in the womb, affirming the belief in His existence before birth.

What is the significance of the verse from Surah Al-A'raf 172 in the context of the lecture?

The verse signifies that every human being, even before birth, testifies to the existence of Allah. This natural belief is part of the soul's inherent connection to God.

How does the lecturer describe the process of a fetus testifying to God's existence?

The lecturer describes how, according to Islamic belief, when a fetus is four months old, Allah orders an angel to blow the spirit into the body, and the fetus testifies 'bala shahidna' (Yes, we testify) to the existence of God.

What happens if a fetus does not testify to God's existence, according to the lecture?

If a fetus does not testify, the belief is that Allah does not order the angel to blow the spirit into the fetus, meaning the fetus dies in the womb.

How does the lecturer reconcile this theological explanation with medical perspectives?

The lecturer acknowledges that from a medical perspective, the death of a fetus could be due to health issues or other factors. The theological explanation, however, connects the absence of life in the womb to a lack of testimony to God's existence.

What is the significance of the shahada in the lecture?

The shahada, or testimony of faith, is crucial because it signifies a person's recognition of God as the sole Creator. According to the lecture, even before birth, everyone testifies to God's existence, which aligns with the practice of reciting the shahada during a Muslim's life.

How does the lecture conclude about the existence of God?

The lecture concludes that no matter the individual's beliefs or religion, every person has inherently testified to the existence of God while still in the womb, thus reinforcing the idea that belief in God is natural and universal.