⫷ An Analysis of Objections on Divine Will and Human Understanding ⫸
Some individuals raise objections to the phrase "My body, God's will", arguing that this slogan cannot be deemed incorrect because, in practice, God’s will is often interpreted by men. At first glance, this objection might appear appealing, but upon deeper reflection, its underlying disbelief and atheistic tendency becomes unmistakably evident.
This objection mirrors the attitude once expressed by a liberal acquaintance, who claimed:
“I will only believe if God Himself comes and tells me His will.”
This statement is reminiscent of what the Children of Israel once said to Prophet Musa (ʿalayhis-salām):
"لَن نُّؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّى نَرَى اللَّهَ جَهْرَةً"
"We will never believe in you until we see Allah plainly with our own eyes."
(Surah al-Baqarah: 55)
To those raising such objections, the first and foremost clarification is to determine their standpoint:
If the objection is made from outside Islam, the nature of the debate changes entirely. However, if one claims to be a Muslim, then such an objection holds no ground.
A Muslim firmly believes in the following:
① Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the final Messenger of Allah, through whom Allah’s will has been clearly revealed.
② No new prophet or messenger will come after him.
③ Until the Day of Judgement, Allah’s will remains preserved and clear through the Qur'an and Sunnah, about which the Prophet ﷺ said:
"Its night is as bright as its day."
Therefore, for a Muslim, there is no room to believe that Allah’s will is now hidden or ambiguous.
Errors may occur in individual understanding, but the Ummah as a whole will never be misguided in comprehending the Divine Law.
For those who pose such objections under the guise of objectivity or neutrality, it is important to realize:
This issue is not limited to how God's will is expressed, but eventually leads to a more fundamental question:
Does God’s will even concern human affairs at all?
This exposes the philosophical root of the argument. If extended, the discussion veers far from its initial point and delves into the very essence of belief in divine guidance.
◈ "My Body, God's Will" – A Slogan and the Islamic Perspective
Some individuals raise objections to the phrase "My body, God's will", arguing that this slogan cannot be deemed incorrect because, in practice, God’s will is often interpreted by men. At first glance, this objection might appear appealing, but upon deeper reflection, its underlying disbelief and atheistic tendency becomes unmistakably evident.
This objection mirrors the attitude once expressed by a liberal acquaintance, who claimed:
“I will only believe if God Himself comes and tells me His will.”
This statement is reminiscent of what the Children of Israel once said to Prophet Musa (ʿalayhis-salām):
"لَن نُّؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّى نَرَى اللَّهَ جَهْرَةً"
"We will never believe in you until we see Allah plainly with our own eyes."
(Surah al-Baqarah: 55)
❖ The Position of the Questioner as a Muslim
To those raising such objections, the first and foremost clarification is to determine their standpoint:
- Are you questioning as a Muslim?
- Or are you speaking from outside Islam, from a supposedly neutral or secular position?
If the objection is made from outside Islam, the nature of the debate changes entirely. However, if one claims to be a Muslim, then such an objection holds no ground.
❖ What is the Belief of a Muslim?
A Muslim firmly believes in the following:
① Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the final Messenger of Allah, through whom Allah’s will has been clearly revealed.
② No new prophet or messenger will come after him.
③ Until the Day of Judgement, Allah’s will remains preserved and clear through the Qur'an and Sunnah, about which the Prophet ﷺ said:
"Its night is as bright as its day."
Therefore, for a Muslim, there is no room to believe that Allah’s will is now hidden or ambiguous.
Errors may occur in individual understanding, but the Ummah as a whole will never be misguided in comprehending the Divine Law.
❖ The Fashion of Pretended Neutrality
For those who pose such objections under the guise of objectivity or neutrality, it is important to realize:
This issue is not limited to how God's will is expressed, but eventually leads to a more fundamental question:
Does God’s will even concern human affairs at all?
This exposes the philosophical root of the argument. If extended, the discussion veers far from its initial point and delves into the very essence of belief in divine guidance.
