If there is no God, then morality has no anchor, salvation has no meaning, and society has no foundation. In this thought-provoking discussion, Yusuf Estes tackles the most fundamental question of human existence — does God exist? — and demonstrates why the evidence for a Creator is not just compelling but essential for the survival of civilization itself.
The Danger of a World Without God
Atheism has grown from 3-5% of the global population to nearly 8-9%, and the consequences are serious. Without belief in a Creator, there is no ultimate standard for right and wrong. An atheist in a courtroom swears to tell the truth on nothing — because nothing is what anchors their morality. When a criminal who believes in nothing knows the maximum punishment is a prison sentence, what stops them from committing more crimes?
“If a person has no conscience, no belief in anything, and already knows the maximum they can do to him — what will stop him? Nothing. And that’s just one person. Think about 20 or 30,000 people running around the same way.”
The Evidence Is All Around Us
- The harmony of creation: The perfect synchronization of the universe points to one intelligent Creator, not random chance
- The fossil record misunderstood: All supposed evolutionary “stages” of man actually coexisted at the same time — the names merely reflect which remains were found most abundantly in each period
- The Quran’s preservation: The original Arabic revelation to Muhammad (peace be upon him) remains unchanged after 1,400 years — unlike any other religious text
- Common sense confirms faith: God created humans with intellect, and that intellect naturally recognizes the need for a Creator when honestly applied
The Islamic Approach: Build Faith, Don’t Destroy It
“I do not want anybody to lose their faith. We’re not here to disprove anything. What Allah told us to do is discuss these points in a way that’s better — and the better way is to sell what you have. Talk about what you have, and if people are smart enough, they’ll see the value.”
The approach Islam teaches is not to attack other religions but to present the truth positively and let it speak for itself. The Quran is preserved in its original Arabic, the concept of God in Islam is the most rational of any faith, and the teachings of the prophets are presented with the dignity they deserve. For anyone seeking truth, the path is clear: study what Islam actually teaches, compare it honestly with any other system of belief, and let your God-given common sense lead you to the conclusion that billions have already reached.
