By: Azeem-ur-Rahman Usmani❖ Introduction
When asked a straightforward question like, “Who made this car?”, the expected answer is simple—“Toyota.” Yet, if one begins to elaborate on the technical processes—assembling engines, installing wheels, and designing interiors—the core question remains unanswered.This tendency to over-explain, instead of directly addressing the essence of a query, often misses the point entirely.
❖ Misplaced Details
Similarly, when asked, “Who built the Taj Mahal?”, the answer should be: “Shah Jahan.” Describing construction stages like laying bricks and painting walls diverts from the actual question. The focus should be on who, not how.❖ The Atheist Approach
Atheists frequently demonstrate a similar pattern. When asked, “Who created man?”, they respond with theories of evolution, explaining developmental stages rather than addressing the direct question of origin—who created mankind?Likewise, when asked, “Who created the universe?”, their answer often revolves around the Big Bang theory. But this again focuses on how the universe came into being, not who brought it into existence.
❖ The Limit of Science
Science operates within the material realm and is restricted to observable phenomena. It can explain how things happen, but not why or who initiated them. Questions like the origin of matter or the source of energy lie beyond its scope.To answer why something exists or who created it, one must turn to revelation—divinely guided knowledge.
