Description
Does God Exist? (Urdu version published as Khuda Maujood Hai / خدا موجود ہے) is an intellectually rigorous and globally acclaimed philosophical treatise written by the renowned Islamic spiritual scholar and peace activist, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Spanning approximately 288 pages, the book approaches the question of theism not through blind dogma, but through the lens of modern scientific methodology, anthropology, and logical inference.
Core Arguments & Philosophy
- The Scientific Basis of Probability: Khan challenges the traditional view that science requires absolute physical visibility to accept an entity. He argues that modern science regularly accepts non-observable phenomena (like X-rays, gravity, and atomic structures) based purely on their observable effects.
- Inferential Argument (The Creator from the Creation): Applying scientific logic to theology, he introduces the maxim: “Where there is a design, there is a Designer.” He posits that if scientists accept the existence of the universe (the effect), they are logically compelled to accept an intelligent Creator (the cause) via valid inferential deduction.
- The Reality of the Human “I” (Ego): The author highlights the mystery of human consciousness. He argues that human beings are fundamentally defined by an unobservable, thinking “I” (the ego). He famously writes that if you are certain of your own invisible consciousness, you have no logical basis to deny the existence of a Higher Consciousness—God.
- Anthropological Instinct: Khan cites studies demonstrating that the concept of a Supreme Power is naturally ingrained in human DNA. He points out that during moments of extreme helplessness or systemic crisis, even staunch atheists instinctively look toward a higher source for rescue.
