If God Created Everything, Who Created God? | Dr. Shabir Ally

Summary

In this episode of 'Let the Quran Speak,' Dr. Shabir explains the concept of the uncreated creator in response to an atheist's question about who created God. He uses a thought experiment about creators and how an infinite chain of creators is illogical, leading to the necessity of a first uncreated creator—Allah. The episode also announces the launch of Muslim Media Hub, a new initiative aimed at spreading the message of Islam through TV shows, podcasts, films, and social media content. The goal is to raise $300,000 to support this mission.

Takeaways

• 😀 The question of 'Who created God?' is a common objection raised by atheists, but it is not a coherent or meaningful question when considering the nature of God.
• 😀 Dr. Shabir explains that God is the 'uncreated creator,' meaning God does not have a creator, which is an essential characteristic of the divine.
• 😀 A humorous analogy by Paul Williams compares the question to asking, 'Who baked the baker who baked all the bread?' to demonstrate the confusion in the query.
• 😀 The concept of an infinite regression of creators is logically problematic, as it would never allow us to reach the first creator.
• 😀 To avoid infinite regression, there must be a 'first creator,' an entity that is uncreated and is the origin of everything else.
• 😀 The 'uncreated creator' is a logical necessity to avoid an endless chain of creators, as there must be a starting point for creation.
• 😀 The question of 'Who created Allah?' is not a valid question because it assumes the same kind of logic that leads to infinite regression, which is incoherent.
• 😀 In essence, the concept of the uncreated creator is not something that can be defined into existence but is derived from logical necessity.
• 😀 Dr. Shabir emphasizes that the question itself is convoluted and incoherent, meaning it doesn’t make sense when you analyze it properly.
• 😀 The program concludes with a call to action for the viewers to support the Muslim Media Hub initiative, which aims to spread the message of Islam through new media channels, including TV shows, podcasts, and social media.

Q & A

What is the central question that the atheist friend asks in the script?

The atheist friend asks, 'If everything in the world was made by someone, then who made God?'

How does Dr. Shabir explain the concept of the 'uncreated creator'?

Dr. Shabir explains that when we speak of God as the creator of everything, He is the 'uncreated creator,' meaning He does not have a creator. If there were an infinite chain of creators, there would be no starting point, and we would never arrive at the first creator.

What analogy does Dr. Shabir use to explain the concept of the uncreated creator?

Dr. Shabir uses the analogy of a baker who bakes bread. If someone asks, 'Who baked the baker?', it illustrates the point that there must be a first entity that does not have a creator, otherwise, the chain of creators would go on infinitely.

What is the problem with asking, 'Who created God'?

The question 'Who created God?' is considered incoherent by Dr. Shabir because, in the case of God, there is no creator. God is the first and uncreated creator. The question itself is grammatically sound but conceptually flawed, as it assumes a need for a creator for something that is uncreated.

What is the key point Dr. Shabir makes about the infinite regress of creators?

Dr. Shabir explains that if there were an infinite regress of creators, we would never reach the first creator, and thus the universe could not have been created. Therefore, there must be a first, uncreated creator, who is Allah.

How does Dr. Shabir conclude the discussion about the creation of God?

Dr. Shabir concludes that the question 'Who created Allah?' is not a valid question. The concept of an uncreated creator, Allah, is necessary to avoid the logical fallacy of infinite regression in the chain of creators.

What is the main goal of the Muslim Media Hub initiative mentioned in the transcript?

The main goal of the Muslim Media Hub initiative is to create a space for new TV shows, podcasts, social media content, and films that spread the message of Islam, engage the youth, and support Muslim talent.

How much money is needed to close on the Muslim Media Hub property?

The Muslim Media Hub initiative needs to raise $300,000 to close on the property, which costs $2.4 million.

What is the suggested way for raising the $300,000 needed for the Muslim Media Hub?

The suggested way to raise the $300,000 is to have 300 people donate $1,000 each. Alternatively, donations of any amount are encouraged, as every contribution counts.

Why is the Muslim Media Hub considered an important project for the Muslim community?

The Muslim Media Hub is considered important because it will enable the creation of impactful media that spreads the message of Islam and continues to benefit the Muslim community long after the current generation is gone.