Page 813 - Atlas of Creation Volume 3

Harun Yahya

Someone looking at a seal sees it in his brain. He also studies the features of that creature in his brain. What he learns
shows him the flawlessness of God's creation, and the superiority of His wisdom.

Matter's existence on the perceptual level is very definite proof of the existence of God. That is be-
cause since nothing that exists on the perceptual level (just like an image) can possibly create itself, that
shows there must be a Creator who brings it into being. Thus, the fact that the physical universe is only
an image is concrete proof of the existence and oneness of God. For that reason, there is no contradiction
between matter's being an image and existing things manifesting the existence of God. Quite the con-

trary, one is a logical consequence of the other.
God has created everything that exists. However, He has created them all as images. Examining and
studying the properties of these image-objects demonstrates proof of the superiority of God's creation,

His art and His infinite knowledge. As a result, there is no contradiction between saying that matter is a
totality of perceptions and then studying the properties of these perceptions and seeing the greatness,
and might of God.
It must also be made clear that some people think that God only exists as long as there exist beings
that think about Him (God is surely beyond that), and as a result of this a grave error, put forward a num-

ber of objections. However, if God wished He could eliminate all the images that He has created, and de-
stroy all that exists, yet He would still exist. That is because He is infinite and timeless. Several verses
draw attention to the fact that God can destroy whatever He wishes at any time:

Mankind! if He wanted, He could remove you altogether, and produce others instead. God certainly has
the power to do that. (Surat an-Nisa': 133)

Mankind! you are the poor in need of God whereas God is the Rich Beyond Need, the Praiseworthy. If He
wills He can dispense with you and bring about a new creation. That is not difficult for God. (Surah Fatir:
15-17)

It is a very important fact that even if God did destroy everything that exists, what counts would still
be His own existence. God existed before anything else, and will continue to exist even if everything else
ceases to exist. This is revealed in a verse:

Everyone on it will pass away; but the Face of your Lord will remain, Master of Majesty and Generosity.
(Surat ar-Rahman: 26-27)

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