Why do we need a Religion? - Dr Zakir Naik

Dr Zakir Naik
1 Jun 202305:18

Summary

TLDRIn this dialogue, a question is posed about the need for religion, particularly Islam. The speaker explains that religion, as defined by the Oxford dictionary, involves belief in a higher power. Islam, referred to as 'Deen,' is described as a way of life. The speaker draws an analogy between human beings and complex machines, emphasizing the need for an instruction manual, which in Islam is the Quran. He asserts that Islam is the final and complete message from God, intended for all humanity, and is preserved from corruption by divine will.

Takeaways

  • 🤔 Religion is described as a belief in a superhuman controlling power, often a personal God or gods that deserve worship.
  • 🛤️ In Islam, the term 'Deen' refers to a way of life, not just a religion.
  • 📜 The speaker compares human beings to complicated machines, requiring an instruction manual for proper functioning.
  • 📖 The Quran is considered the final instruction manual for humanity, provided by the Creator, Allah.
  • 📜 Previous scriptures were meant for specific people and times, and their messages were subject to change over time.
  • 📚 The Quran, as the final Revelation, is believed to be preserved by Allah from any corruption.
  • 🌍 Islam, according to the speaker, is the only religion acceptable to God and is meant for all of humanity.
  • 📜 Earlier revelations were not preserved because they were time-bound and meant for specific groups.
  • 🤝 Islam is presented as a universal religion meant for all people, regardless of their geographical location.
  • 🕊️ The final message of Islam is meant to guide humanity in all aspects of life, based on the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad.

Q & A

  • What is the definition of religion according to the dictionary?

    -Religion, according to the dictionary, means a belief in a superhuman controlling power, a personal God or gods that deserve worship.

  • What is the Arabic word for religion in Islam, and what does it mean?

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

  • Why do we need an instruction manual for complex machines?

    -We need an instruction manual for complex machines to understand how to operate them correctly and maintain them properly.

  • Why does the speaker compare human beings to complex machines?

    -The speaker compares human beings to complex machines to emphasize that just as complex machines require instruction manuals, human beings require guidance from their Creator.

  • What does the speaker identify as the 'instruction manual' for human beings?

    -The speaker identifies the Glorious Quran as the 'instruction manual' for human beings.

  • According to the speaker, who is the producer, manufacturer, or creator of human beings?

    -According to the speaker, Almighty God is the producer, manufacturer, or creator of human beings.

  • What does the Quran provide for human beings, according to the speaker?

    -The Quran provides the do's and don'ts, or the rules and regulations, for human beings.

  • Why does the speaker believe that the Quran is the last and final instruction manual?

    -The speaker believes the Quran is the last and final instruction manual because it is meant for all of humanity and will be preserved from corruption by Almighty God.

  • Why were previous revelations not preserved according to the speaker?

    -Previous revelations were not preserved because they were time-bound and meant only for particular groups of people until the next revelation came.

  • What does the speaker say about the universality of the Quran's message?

    -The speaker says that the Quran's message is meant for the whole of humanity, irrespective of geographic location or background.

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