yasak80
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Question: In the book Endless Bliss, the meaning of the Basmala is explained as follows: "… with the aid of Allahu ta'ala who has done favors to every being by creating it, by keeping it in existence, and by protecting it against annihilation." I contemplated the creation of a person who is born and dies a disbeliever, and I could not understand the statement "who has done favors to every being by creating it." Secondly, why is it a favor for disbelievers to be protected against annihilation every moment?
ANSWER
No one is born a disbeliever. Everybody is born in a nature well fitted for becoming a Muslim. This fact was declared by our Master the Prophet. In other words, the child of a disbeliever is born in a nature well fitted for becoming a Muslim. It is a chance for him whereby a favor is meant. It is up to him whether he accepts it or not.
If the child of a disbeliever grows up as a disbeliever, it is he who is at fault, for Allahu ta'ala bestowed wisdom upon him. If he does not use his wisdom to find the true path, it is not Allahu ta'ala who is responsible for it.
Allahu ta'ala has granted wisdom to disbelievers. He also gives them time in order for them to have faith. Is it not a favor?
ANSWER
No one is born a disbeliever. Everybody is born in a nature well fitted for becoming a Muslim. This fact was declared by our Master the Prophet. In other words, the child of a disbeliever is born in a nature well fitted for becoming a Muslim. It is a chance for him whereby a favor is meant. It is up to him whether he accepts it or not.
If the child of a disbeliever grows up as a disbeliever, it is he who is at fault, for Allahu ta'ala bestowed wisdom upon him. If he does not use his wisdom to find the true path, it is not Allahu ta'ala who is responsible for it.
Allahu ta'ala has granted wisdom to disbelievers. He also gives them time in order for them to have faith. Is it not a favor?