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Is Allah Unjust? Quranic philosophy
Is Allah Unjust? Quranic philosophy
This question often arises in the human mind, especially during moments of pain, loss, or injustice. When we experience hardship, we may think:
“If everything is in Allah’s control, why didn’t He stop this? Has He been unfair to me?”
Similarly, when we witness oppression in the world—when a victim does not receive justice—we begin to question:
“Why does Allah allow oppression?
Is Allah unjust?”
Even while reading the Qur’an, descriptions of punishment can create fear, leading to the same question:
“Why is the punishment so severe?
Is Allah unjust?”
However, when we reflect deeply, the Qur’an provides a clear and powerful answer.
Allah Never Commits Injustice
The Qur’an explicitly states:
(Qur’an 4:40)
إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَظْلِمُ مِثْقَالَ ذَرَّةٍ
“Indeed, Allah does not do injustice even as much as an atom’s weight.”
This means:
Allah never takes away anyone’s rights
Allah never punishes without reason
His justice is perfect and absolute
Life Is a Test, Not the Final Reward
Allah created life as a test:
(Qur’an 67:2)
ٱلَّذِي خَلَقَ ٱلْمَوْتَ وَٱلْحَيَوٰةَ لِيَبْلُوَكُمْ أَيُّكُمْ أَحْسَنُ عَمَلًا ۚ
“He who created death and life to test you as to which of you is best in deeds.”
This world is not meant to be perfect. If everyone received instant reward or punishment:
There would be no real test
Free will would lose its meaning
Hardships Test Our Response
Every difficulty carries a purpose. Allah allows the situation, but our response is our own choice.
(Qur’an 2:155)
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ... وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ
“We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger… but give good news to those who are patient.”
So:
Hardship is the question
Your response is the answer
Those who show patience are elevated in rank.
Why Doesn’t Justice Always Appear in This World?
In this life, justice is not always immediate. But Islam teaches that ultimate justice belongs to the Hereafter.
(Qur’an 14:42)
وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ اللَّهَ غَافِلًا عَمَّا يَعْمَلُ الظَّالِمُونَ
“Do not think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do.”
This assures us:
No act of oppression goes unnoticed
No wrongdoer escapes accountability
No victim loses their rights
Justice may be delayed, but it is never denied.
Why Does Punishment Occur?
Allah does not punish randomly. Every nation was given:
Clear guidance
Time to reflect
Multiple chances to repent
For example, the people of Hazrat Nuh (A .S) were warned repeatedly but refused to change. In contrast, the people of Hazrat Yunus (A .S) sincerely repented, and the punishment was lifted.
The Qur’an says:
(Qur’an 8:33)
وَمَا كَانَ اللَّهُ لِيُعَذِّبَهُمْ... وَهُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ
“And Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.”
This shows:
Allah prefers mercy over punishment
Punishment comes only after persistent rejection of truth
Human Responsibility: Are We Also Accountable?
After understanding this, an important question arises:
When we see injustice, do we only question Allah—or do we also question ourselves?
Because often:
Humans ظلم others (oppress others)
Humans fail to establish justice
Humans ignore moral responsibility
So before questioning divine justice, we must ask: “Am I contributing to justice or injustice?”
Life as an Examination
Life can be compared to an examination hall.
There is pressure
There are difficult questions
There is limited time
A well-prepared student does not complain: “Why are the questions difficult?”
Instead, they focus on solving them.
Similarly:
A person close to Allah faces tests with strength
A person distant from Allah finds even small tests overwhelming—and begins to doubt
Aligning Intentions and Actions: A Qur’anic Psychology
Zahir and Batin in Islam:
Aligning Inner Intentions and Outer Actions
(Qur’anic Psychology)
Human beings naturally desire that everything they do turns out right. They want to be liked, respected, and admired by others. However, reality often proves otherwise—circumstances and relationships make it impossible to please everyone.
A powerful truth emerges here:
A person who tries to be liked by everyone often compromises sincerity—and this is where hypocrisy (nifaq) begins.
Islam does not teach us to chase people’s approval. Instead, it teaches us to correct ourselves from within by aligning our Zahir (outer self) and Batin (inner self) according to the guidance of Allah.
Allah is Al-Zahir and Al-Batin
One of the most profound attributes of Allah is that He knows both what is visible and what is hidden.
Surah Al-Hadid (57:3)
هُوَ الْأَوَّلُ وَالْآخِرُ وَالظَّاهِرُ وَالْبَاطِنُ ۖ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمٌ
Translation:
“He is the First and the Last, the Manifest (Zahir) and the Hidden (Batin), and He has knowledge of all things.”
This verse establishes a foundational principle:
- Allah sees your actions (Zahir)
- Allah knows your intentions, emotions, and hidden thoughts (Batin)
The Illusion of a Perfect Image
Many people focus on fixing their outward image:
- Speaking kindly
- Acting respectfully
- Showing goodness in public
But when they are alone, their inner state may contradict their outer behavior:
- Jealousy (hasad)
- Negative assumptions
- Inner dissatisfaction
Surah Al-An'am (6:120)
وَذَرُوا ظَاهِرَ الْإِثْمِ وَبَاطِنَهُ
Translation:
“Abandon both the open sins and the hidden ones.”
This verse makes it clear:
Islam is not just about what people see—it is about what Allah sees within you.
Jealousy: A Hidden Rejection of Divine Decree
A person may recognize that someone else is better than them:
- They admit it outwardly
- But internally, they feel discomfort or resentment
This reflects a deeper issue:
A lack of contentment with Allah’s distribution (Qadr).
Such feelings, if not controlled, can evolve into:
- Hatred
- سوء ظن (bad assumptions)
- Even harmful intentions
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:284)
وَإِن تُبْدُوا مَا فِي أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوْ تُخْفُوهُ يُحَاسِبْكُم بِهِ اللَّهُ
Translation:
“Whether you reveal what is within yourselves or conceal it, Allah will call you to account for it.”
What is Hypocrisy (Nifaq)?
Hypocrisy is not only about lying—it is about misalignment:
- When the outer self shows goodness
- But the inner self holds negativity
For example:
- Praising someone publicly
- While disliking them internally
This contradiction indicates:
A personality that is not aligned with truth and sincerity.
Islam calls for integrity, where your inner and outer selves match.
Life is a Test of Inner and Outer Alignment
Allah has sent human beings into this world:
- To learn
- To grow
- To earn reward through actions
But actions are only accepted when they meet two conditions:
- Correct intention (Batin)
- Correct action (Zahir)
This is what makes a deed truly صالح (righteous).
The Criterion of Success
Surah Al-Asr (103:1–3)
وَالْعَصْرِ إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ
Translation:
“By time, indeed mankind is in loss—except those who believe and perform righteous deeds…”
True success is not based on:
- Popularity
- Image
- Social approval
Rather, it depends on:
- Faith (Iman)
- Righteous actions aligned with sincere intention
Transparency: The Key to Acceptance
For a deed to be truly accepted:
- It must be transparent
- It must reflect your true intention
- It must follow Allah’s guidance (Qur’anic protocol)
A good deed without sincerity is incomplete, and sincerity without action is insufficient.
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Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat to Humans? Quran and Science
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the modern world. From automation to decision-making systems, its power is increasing day by day. This raises an important question:
Can AI become autonomous and pose a real threat to humanity?
To understand this properly, we need to look at it through both science and the Qur’an.
Scientific Reality of AI
From a scientific perspective, AI is not independent. It depends on:
Electricity (energy source)
Hardware (servers and machines)
Cooling systems and maintenance
Even the most advanced AI cannot function without these systems.
For example, humans have developed high-yield seeds using science and intelligence. But despite all advancements, they only grow under the laws created by Allah.
Similarly, AI operates within fixed systems—it does not exist beyond them.
Can AI Become Self-Sustaining?
Some people believe AI might one day generate its own energy and become unstoppable.
However, science shows that:
Energy systems are complex and fragile
A small malfunction can shut down entire networks
Full autonomy increases the risk of system failure
If AI begins to control everything, even a minor error could lead to its complete shutdown—or even self-destruction.
Both science and the Qur’an highlight an important mechanism:
(reason) asks: Why did this happen?
(knowledge/intelligence) provides the answer
From this, a deeper understanding is formed.
But this understanding is neutral—it can lead to:
Benefit (progress, innovation)
Harm (destruction, misuse)
So the key factor is not intelligence itself, but direction.
The Quranic View on Human Actions
The Qur’an explains that many problems arise from human actions:
(Surah Ar-Rum 30:41)
ظَهَرَ الْفَسَادُ فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِي النَّاسِ
"Corruption has appeared on land and sea because of what people’s hands have earned…"
This aligns with science:
Humans create new technologies, but they do not always understand their consequences. Problems appear first—solutions come later.
The Importance of Direction
Even if humans achieve maximum technological advancement, they still need guidance.
If AI is given full power but no direction:
It will follow whatever path it is assigned
If the direction is wrong, the outcome will also be destructive
The same applies to humans:
Power without direction leads to self-destruction.
Limits Defined by the Qur’an
The Qur’an clearly defines the limits of human and technological power:
(Surah Al-Insan 76:30)
وَمَا تَشَاءُونَ إِلَّا أَنْ يَشَاءَ اللَّهُ
"And you do not will except that Allah wills."
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:20)
إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
"Indeed, Allah has power over all things."
These verses show that no matter how advanced science becomes, it always remains within the limits set by Allah.
Why Humans Must Bow Before Allah? A story with Spiritual wisdom
Why Human Goodness Lies in Bowing Before Allah
(A Short story with Spiritual wisdom)
The question is: Why does true goodness for a human lie in bowing before Allah?
Let us understand this through a short story.
The Man Searching for Water
There once was a man who was extremely thirsty.
His throat was dry, and he felt weak from thirst.
He wandered through a jungle, searching everywhere for water, but he could not find a single drop of water.
It was winter, and the area was surrounded by mountains.
He kept walking and searching, but still he found no water.
Then suddenly, far away on a mountain peak, he noticed snow.
A small hope appeared in his heart, and he started walking toward it.
When he finally reached there, he saw something interesting.
The snow on the mountain was melting,
and the water was flowing down a slope and gathering in a very small lake below.
The man walked down to that small lake and drank the water until his thirst was satisfied.
Now a question arises.
If snow is also water —
just in a solid form —
then why didn’t the man simply go up and eat the snow?
After all, it would melt in his stomach and satisfy his thirst.
But he did not do that.
Why?
Because the human body is not designed to process water in that form.
The body needs water in a state that is suitable for it.
This is the natural system created by Allah.
The Qur’an points to this reality.
— Qur’an 95:4–6
Arabic
لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ
ثُمَّ رَدَدْنَاهُ أَسْفَلَ سَافِلِينَ
إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ
Translation
“Indeed, We created man in the best form.
Then We returned him to the lowest of the low —
except those who believe and do righteous deeds.”
From here we understand another reality.
When the prophets of Allah performed miracles, it was because Allah elevated them spiritually and made them capable of bearing a greater level of divine power.
A powerful example appears in the story of Prophet Musa (Moses).
— Qur’an 7:143
Arabic
فَلَمَّا تَجَلَّى رَبُّهُ لِلْجَبَلِ
جَعَلَهُ دَكًّا وَخَرَّ مُوسَىٰ صَعِقًا
Translation
“When his Lord manifested His glory to the mountain,
He made it crumble, and Moses fell unconscious.”
If a mountain could not bear even a small manifestation of Allah’s glory,
then how could an ordinary human bear it?
This shows that to reach higher spiritual levels, a human must first prepare himself.
This is why bowing before Allah is necessary for human beings.
This bowing is not just physical —
it is the bowing of the ego.
One of Allah’s names is:
Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر)
meaning The Truly Supreme and Majestic.
He is Al-Mutakabbir becusae he is the lord of all the mercy and all the kindness
What a human being is in front of him ?
What's in his hands?
But when a human being lets go of his pride and ego, Allah raises his status. And A human becomes to be able to get snow in his hands directly because Allah’s mercy is like snow resting on the peaks of mountains —
high, majestic, and powerful.
When a human faces hardship and sincerely prays,
his prayer becomes like warmth.
That warmth melts the snow of mercy,
and it turns into water that flows down into the person’s hands.
If the person shows gratitude, the mercy remains.
But if the person is ungrateful, that mercy may leave his hands
and reach someone else instead.
Allah’s Promise
Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:
— Qur’an 4:122
Arabic
وَمَنْ أَصْدَقُ مِنَ اللَّهِ قِيلًا
Translation
“And who is more truthful in speech than Allah?”
This is why true goodness for a human lies in bowing before Allah.
Because when a human being lowers his ego,
Allah Himself raises his status. Because no one is truthful in speech than him
Why every Human is Unique? A Islamic Spirituality
Why every Human is Unique? A Islamic Spirituality
A Reflection Through Asma-ul-Husna (The 99 Names of Allah)
If we look at human anatomy, we notice that humans appear very similar.
We all have two eyes, two hands, two legs, and the same biological structure.
Yet, despite this similarity, every human being is unique.
For example, if you look at human hands, they look almost identical.
But when you examine the fingerprints, you discover that every person has a completely unique fingerprint.
So the question arises:
Why are all humans unique?
Let us try to explore this question through Asma-ul-Husna — the 99 Names of Allah.
Humans as a Reflection of Divine Attributes
The 99 Names of Allah represent His attributes.
But an important secret lies here:
A human being can be understood as a mixture of these attributes in different proportions.
However, these 99 names are not the complete list of Allah’s attributes.
Allah possesses many more attributes that humans do not even know.
The Qur’an hints at the infinite nature of Allah’s attributes in the following verse:
Reference: Qur’an 18:109
قُل لَّوْ كَانَ الْبَحْرُ مِدَادًا لِّكَلِمَاتِ رَبِّي لَنَفِدَ الْبَحْرُ قَبْلَ أَن تَنفَدَ كَلِمَاتُ رَبِّي وَلَوْ جِئْنَا بِمِثْلِهِ مَدَدًا
Translation:
“Say: If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord were exhausted, even if We brought another like it as a supplement.”
This verse shows that Allah’s attributes and knowledge are limitless.
Humans Carry Reflections of These Attributes
Human beings are bound to these attributes in limited forms.
For example:
One of Allah’s names is Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful / The Most Kind).
Humans can also be kind and merciful, but only in a limited way.
Now consider this question:
If someone is kind, how would you measure how much kindness they have?
Two people can both be called kind, but their level of kindness may be completely different.
There is no exact measurement.
Understanding It Through a Simple Example
To understand this better, imagine editing a picture on your phone.
You take a photo and increase its contrast.
You might increase it to 100%.
After that, you cannot increase it further.
If you use advanced software like Photoshop, maybe the range increases to 150%, but eventually it stops.
However, in Allah’s system, there is no such limit.
It is infinite.
Only Allah decides how much of an attribute a person carries.
And this system is not frozen.
It changes with time and life experiences.
For example:
A person may be very kind today.
After a painful incident, that same person may become less kind, more kind, or completely different.
Human personality is therefore dynamic, not fixed.
But There Are Only 99 Names
And Billions of Humans
Now another question appears:
There are more than 7 billion humans on Earth, but only 99 names of Allah.
And throughout history, billions of humans have already lived and died.
All of them were unique.
How is this possible?
To understand this, we can look at a mathematical idea.
The Mathematical Secret
In mathematics there is a concept:
2ⁿ (Two raised to the power of N)
This power keeps increasing combinations exponentially.
For example:
2³ = 8 possible combinations
Explanation = 2×2×2 =8
If we use the numbers {1, 2, 3} as the set, the subsets are:
1. {} (Empty set)
2. {1}
3. {2}
4. {3}
5. {1, 2}
6. {1, 3}
7. {2, 3}
8. {1, 2, 3}
Similarly:
2⁴ = 16 combinations.
Now imagine:
2⁹⁹
This number becomes extremely large.
The result is approximately:
633,825,300,114,114,700,748,351,602,688
If we write it in words:
Six hundred thirty-three octillion,
eight hundred twenty-five septillion,
three hundred sextillion,
one hundred fourteen quintillion,
one hundred fourteen quadrillion,
seven hundred trillion,
seven hundred forty-eight billion,
three hundred fifty-one million,
six hundred two thousand,
six hundred eighty-eight.
Now compare this number with 7 billion humans.
It is far larger.
This means that even with just 99 attributes, the number of possible combinations is enormous.
Another Important Point
Humans cannot carry all attributes equally.
For example:
A person may be kind, but that does not mean he cannot also be strict or revengeful in some situations.
He may be kind to some people but harsh to others.
This again creates new combinations of personality.
And since human experiences change throughout life, these combinations also change continuously.
This makes the world extremely diverse and dynamic.
Now, if we look closely, we know that Allah has 99 Names.
From these Names, many combinations can be created.
Each of these combinations can also have a variable percentage, which is not fixed.
For example, we do not know the total extent of Allah’s kindness, but using this concept, we can understand that the 99 Names shown to us represent the limit Allah has allowed us to perceive.
We can consider these 99 Names as the maximum framework accessible to human understanding.
Returning to the Picture Editing Example
Imagine you have a photo that you want to edit.
In this photo, there are 99 options you can adjust: brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, shadows, and so on.
Each option can be adjusted from 0% to 99%.
Now, suppose you start editing your photo and set:
Brightness = 8%
Contrast = 3%
Hue = 5%
Saturation = 5%
Shadows = 1%
…and so on.
Can you imagine how unique this edited photo would look?
This is exactly how human personality works with the 99 Names of Allah—each combination is unique and variable, just like the settings on your photo.
Applying the Math Again
Now let’s do the math using this idea:
(2^{99})^{99} = 2^{99 \times 99} = 2^{9,801}
This means a number so large that even writing all 2,900 digits together would still not fully represent it because its bigger than that
Comparison with the Largest Known Numbers
The largest commonly known number is a googol, which is:
10^{100} \quad \text{(1 followed by 100 zeros)}
Even this googol is smaller than . In comparison it's like an ant to it
This allows us to begin to understand the immensity of Almighty Allah.
The combinations of the 99 Names, each with its variable “percentage,” demonstrate infinite possibilities.
Just like each photo can be edited in a nearly limitless number of ways, every human being is unique, reflecting the boundless attributes of Allah.
Amazing
What we observe in humanity is only a tiny reflection of Allah’s infinite attributes.
And when we see how vast these reflections are within humanity, we begin to realize how limitless the Creator truly is.
The Deeper Wisdom Behind the 99 Names
The 99 Names of Allah are not given only to describe Allah.
They are also given so that humans can understand a small introduction to the greatness of Allah.
If these attributes appear so vast and complex when we see their reflections in human beings, then imagine how infinite the reality of Allah truly is.
Hello, I’m Hammad Hussain, the founder of Raast Official. This platform is a blend of my original poetry and deep Quranic reflections. My goal is simple: to explore human emotions and spiritual wisdom through the beauty of words. I invite you to reflect, connect, and find clarity with me on this journey.









