Mengapa Manusia Butuh Agama ? Dr. Zakir Naik

Summary

The speaker addresses the question of why humanity needs a religion like Islam, explaining that religion serves as an instruction manual for life, much like a guidebook for a complex machine. He emphasizes that Islam, as described in the Quran, is a complete and uncorrupted guidance from God for all of humanity. Unlike previous scriptures that were meant for specific groups and time periods, the Quran is the final revelation, safeguarded by God, and meant to guide all people worldwide towards a harmonious and fulfilling life.

Takeaways

• 😀 Religion, according to the Oxford dictionary, means a belief in a superhuman controlling power or gods that deserve worship.
• 🕌 In Islam, the word for religion is 'Deen,' which means a way of life, not just belief in a god.
• 📖 Like an instruction manual for a complex machine, the Quran is considered the manual for human life, offering guidance and rules.
• 🤔 The Quran, as per the speaker, is seen as the last and final revelation from God, meant to guide humanity.
• 🌍 The message of the Quran is universal and intended for all human beings, regardless of nationality or ethnicity.
• 📜 Previous scriptures, though containing similar messages about believing in one God, were time-bound and changed over time.
• 🔒 The Quran, however, is believed to be preserved from any corruption, unlike earlier scriptures.
• 💡 The speaker references Jesus Christ (from the Bible), mentioning that earlier revelations were not complete, and humanity was not ready for the final message.
• 🤲 Islam teaches that all humans should follow the final messenger, Prophet Muhammad, and the final message, the Quran.
• 🌎 The Quran’s message applies universally across the world, not limited to any specific region or group of people.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'religion' according to the Oxford Dictionary?

Religion is defined as a belief in a superhuman controlling power, a personal god or gods that deserve worship.

What is the Arabic term for 'religion' in Islam, and what does it mean?

The Arabic term for religion in Islam is 'Deen,' which means 'a way of life.'

Why does the speaker compare human beings to a complicated machine?

The speaker compares human beings to a complicated machine to emphasize that just like machines need instruction manuals for proper use, humans need guidance from God to live correctly. This guidance is provided by the Quran.

What is the purpose of the Quran, according to the speaker?

The Quran serves as the 'instruction manual' for human beings, offering rules, guidance, and the correct way to live as created by Almighty God, who knows what is best for humans.

Why does the speaker emphasize that God is the 'manufacturer' or 'creator' of humans?

The speaker emphasizes this to explain that just as a manufacturer knows how their machine works best, God, as the creator of humans, knows what is best for them and has provided guidance in the form of the Quran.

What does the speaker say about the previous religious revelations before the Quran?

The speaker explains that previous revelations, though sharing the basic message of worshiping one God, were time-bound and subject to corruption over time, unlike the Quran, which is preserved by God.

Why is the Quran considered the 'last and final' revelation?

The Quran is considered the last and final revelation because it was revealed when humanity was capable of understanding its complete message, and no other revelation will follow.

How does the speaker explain the Quran’s preservation from corruption?

The speaker explains that, unlike previous scriptures, Allah has taken it upon Himself to guard the Quran from any corruption, ensuring its message remains unchanged.

Why should all human beings follow the Quran and Prophet Muhammad, according to the speaker?

The speaker asserts that the Quran and Prophet Muhammad's message is meant for all of humanity, regardless of location, and represents the final guidance from God that everyone should follow.

What does the speaker say about the relevance of Islam and the Quran to people of different nations?

The speaker states that Islam and the Quran are not limited to Arabs or Muslims but are meant for all people across the world, whether they live in places like Dubai, India, Pakistan, the US, or the UK.