3:50 What we mean is that…5:29 But the real question…17:44 If they place the sun…19:38 This belief, it makes…
Seeking knowledgeFrom the masjid's own video, Sep 12, 2025.

Why reason points to Allah the Creator

Al-Mu'min Mosque

“Why does the world exist as opposed to not existing at all?”

The khateeb, at 5:29

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In one sentence

Islam is true because reason points to Allah as the necessary, eternal, unique Creator, while the trustworthy life and transformative message of Prophet Muhammad confirm his prophethood.

The khutbah in 6 steps

  1. Defines truth as conformity with reality and Islam as an answer to life's ultimate questions.
  2. Distinguishes scientific explanations of how things happen from the deeper question of why anything exists.
  3. Deduces Allah's eternity, unchangeability, power, will, knowledge, transcendence, and oneness.
  4. Argues that reason identifies the Creator but revelation is needed to know divine commands.
  5. Tests Muhammad's prophetic claim against his historical character, steadfastness, sanity, and social transformation.
  6. Concludes that alternative explanations fail and promises to continue examining objections in a future khutbah.
Try this week
Distinguish the scientific question of how from the philosophical question of why when reflecting on existence.
Examine claims about prophethood by testing possible explanations such as lying, self-interest, delusion, or social reform.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, guidance, increased faith and understanding, and steadfastness in the truth.
Quotes

In the khateeb's words

“What we mean is that this is truth meaning it conforms with reality, right? It conforms with reality.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
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“But the real question is the second question. Why does the world exist as opposed to not existing at all?”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
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“If they place the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left hand, I would still not give up because this is the truth.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
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“This belief, it makes sense, it conforms with what we already know about Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. It aligns with the moral truths that Allah has built within us.”
Al-Mu'min Mosque · Fort Worth, TX
Play from 19:38
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