2006-12-18 20:39:09 · 7 answers · asked by aloreefy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Man's Creation from the Islamic Viewpoint
In the beginning the Lord addresses all the angels: "I want to create a vicegerent on earth," (Pay attention to the worth of man in Islam. Even the Post-Renaissance European humanism has not been able to bestow such an exalting sanctity upon man.). God, being the greatest and most exalting from a faithful Muslim point of view, addresses the angels to introduce His vicegerent. Thus, with this providential address the mission of man on earth is clarified. That is, man's mission on earth is to fulfill God's creative work in the universe. Therefore, man's first superiority is that he represents God on earth. The angels objected, "Do you want to create a revengeful and vindictive creature to commit crime and bloodshed on earth again?" But God responds, "I know something you know not." And so, God became engaged in creating man. And this is the point which symbols, loaded with profound anthropological connotations, come into being. Since God wants to create a vicegerent for Himself on earth, He must, as a rule, choose the most valuable and sacred material. Yet He selects the basest matter. In the Qur'an there are three references relative to the material that man was made of: from a sounding clay, like unto pottery, and from mud. Finally, the Lord breathed His spirit into the dry mud and man came into being.
2006-12-18 21:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by Giddo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That assumes that God created anything, which is not the case. Logically there is no reason for a supreme being to create anything at all let alone imperfect creatures like humans.
MDP
P.S I don't mean to seem biased, but what logic is there in creating a being to know and worship you? Seems like a personality disorder to me.
2006-12-19 04:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mervin DePervin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you embrace Catholicism:
(a) To know him
(b) To serve him
(c) To be with him in heaven
For (c):
John
Chapter 14
LAST SUPPER DISCOURSES.
1 * * "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in
God; have faith also in me.
2 In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If
there were not, would I have told you that I am going to
prepare a place for you?
3 * And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come
back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also
may be.
4 Where (I) am going you know the way." *
For (a):
Read all the verses in this chapter
For (b):
Exodus tells more about serving God.
2006-12-19 04:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by ATIJRTX 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He created humans to love and serve him.
2006-12-19 06:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clearly to discover that he does not exist.
The ultimate paradox.
2006-12-19 05:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont u ask God yourself
2006-12-19 08:34:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sporadic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to worship Him and HIM alone..!!!!
do i sound scary.... :P ..lol
2006-12-19 04:51:15 · answer #7 · answered by taurz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋