✿ The Limits of Science and Recognition of the Creator ✿
✍ Written by: Azeem ur Rahman Usmani
Science always addresses the “how” of a phenomenon, while it shows little to no interest in the “why” behind it. Scientific investigations are rooted in experiments and observations, and they do not take into account the spiritual or metaphysical dimensions of creation.
When a person reflects on the world around them, they naturally seek answers to questions such as:
➤ Why did this universe come into existence?
➤ What is its origin?
➤ What is the purpose of life?
These are questions that science either does not address or dismisses as irrelevant.
Suppose you ask someone, “Who made this car?” and in response, they explain that first the engine was built, then the body of the car, and finally the wheels were attached. This response does not satisfy your actual question. You simply wanted to know the name of the manufacturing company, for instance, “Toyota.”
Similarly, if someone asks, “Who built the Taj Mahal?” and the response describes the stages of its construction, then the purpose of the question is lost.
When asked, “Who created the conscious human being?” atheists promptly begin referencing theories of evolution and various developmental processes.
However, the question is not about how creation occurred, but rather, who created it?
The same applies to the question regarding the universe. If one asks, “Who created this magnificent universe?” the response often includes theories such as the Big Bang and other scientific models — which do not truly answer the question.
It must be understood that explaining the process of creation does not equate to answering the question of the Creator.
The scope of science is limited to matter and energy.
It can explain how something came into being, but it cannot answer questions such as:
➤ From where did matter originate?
➤ Who created energy?
These questions lie beyond the bounds of science.
Such answers can only be understood through revelation and divine inspiration.
In the 18th century, atheist philosophers claimed that man could abandon religion and, relying solely on reason, define concepts such as truth, reality, justice, knowledge, and beauty.
However, after two centuries of philosophical endeavor, it was ultimately acknowledged that human intellect alone is insufficient to arrive at these universal truths.
After this acknowledgment, humanity should have humbly accepted its intellectual limitations and bowed before God.
But instead of accepting defeat, it escalated its rebellion. Now it claims that truth, justice, and reality are merely relative concepts with no absolute foundation.
This claim is, in fact, a defiant confession of mankind’s failure.
It must always be remembered that death is inevitable, and every human being must one day stand before their Creator.
However, the door of repentance remains open, and Allah ﷻ is Most Merciful.
✍ Written by: Azeem ur Rahman Usmani
❖ The Boundaries of Scientific Inquiry
Science always addresses the “how” of a phenomenon, while it shows little to no interest in the “why” behind it. Scientific investigations are rooted in experiments and observations, and they do not take into account the spiritual or metaphysical dimensions of creation.
When a person reflects on the world around them, they naturally seek answers to questions such as:
➤ Why did this universe come into existence?
➤ What is its origin?
➤ What is the purpose of life?
These are questions that science either does not address or dismisses as irrelevant.
❖ Example: The Car and the Taj Mahal
Suppose you ask someone, “Who made this car?” and in response, they explain that first the engine was built, then the body of the car, and finally the wheels were attached. This response does not satisfy your actual question. You simply wanted to know the name of the manufacturing company, for instance, “Toyota.”
Similarly, if someone asks, “Who built the Taj Mahal?” and the response describes the stages of its construction, then the purpose of the question is lost.
❖ The Question of Creation: Who is the Creator?
When asked, “Who created the conscious human being?” atheists promptly begin referencing theories of evolution and various developmental processes.
However, the question is not about how creation occurred, but rather, who created it?
The same applies to the question regarding the universe. If one asks, “Who created this magnificent universe?” the response often includes theories such as the Big Bang and other scientific models — which do not truly answer the question.
It must be understood that explaining the process of creation does not equate to answering the question of the Creator.
❖ The Scope and Limitations of Science
The scope of science is limited to matter and energy.
It can explain how something came into being, but it cannot answer questions such as:
➤ From where did matter originate?
➤ Who created energy?
These questions lie beyond the bounds of science.
Such answers can only be understood through revelation and divine inspiration.
❖ Philosophical Claims and Their Failure
In the 18th century, atheist philosophers claimed that man could abandon religion and, relying solely on reason, define concepts such as truth, reality, justice, knowledge, and beauty.
However, after two centuries of philosophical endeavor, it was ultimately acknowledged that human intellect alone is insufficient to arrive at these universal truths.
❖ Human Rebellion
After this acknowledgment, humanity should have humbly accepted its intellectual limitations and bowed before God.
But instead of accepting defeat, it escalated its rebellion. Now it claims that truth, justice, and reality are merely relative concepts with no absolute foundation.
This claim is, in fact, a defiant confession of mankind’s failure.
❖ Divine Mercy
It must always be remembered that death is inevitable, and every human being must one day stand before their Creator.
However, the door of repentance remains open, and Allah ﷻ is Most Merciful.
