Introduction
By S.K.
The Extensive Meta-Analysis on Belief versus Disbelief refers comprehensively to the entire series of sections and subsections of analyses present here On Islam.
This analysis draws upon a myriad of philosophical concepts and cross examinations, and is provided to be a tool to ultimately enhance our understanding of the world in relation to belief or disbelief in God.
The following first section “The Truth. The Quran. Islam” has been presented largely in an understandably practical rather than technical manner in analysis of the Quran as a guided reading of it. From there, we further expand outwards into analyses of other philosophical and physical realities (hence, metaphysical). One should note that this analysis’s overall method of being a guided reading and analytical reflection of the Quran entails a responsibility of the reader to ascertain the facts and contexts of what is discussed on their own as well, although we within this analysis take care to soundly evaluate the subject matter at hand, to avoid straying into isolated or misdirected tangents, and to avoid the use of layman interpretation as interpretation which comprises of uninformed opinions are innovations in religion, not insight or analysis. The Quran is best read all together with its surrounding verses and contexts which fully explicate its meaning, and this is why large and numerous excerpts of it are included in this analysis. One should supplement this with his own readings on the tafseer (exegesis) of the Quran and other Islamic sources for even more comprehensive understanding. Regarding the approach of analysis we take on Belief versus Disbelief, technical details in certain instances are abbreviated for simplicity due to the extensive, finer background accompanying such points, but all such instances do not interfere with the soundness of conclusions. Tangential clarifications to be made or counterarguments as can be persisted on are addressed as needed in the various sections.
If you are reading this as someone who does not believe in Islam but are looking to learn about it or genuinely follow along the analysis of belief and disbelief, the term disbeliever used across this analysis here is not addressing you. You may be more of a believer than a disbeliever if you are guided here out of sincerity to understand Islam. The terms are used throughout to illustrate the differences in thought processes outlined so that one might meta-analyze from where they differ and draw conclusions. Thus, if you have approached this document with hate of Islam or only to find within it some error, I would ask for you to politely reconsider. For those looking to learn, I would encourage you to search for yourself between the reasoning of the Muslim believer in contrast to that of the disbeliever (ie. those who actively disbelieve in Islam), to have patience and understanding in honest contemplation, and you should hopefully have at least a better grasp of how to approach belief and Islam by the end. Still, this comprehensive analysis is also meant to reinforce more strongly the belief of current Muslims.
If through this you feel so inclined to consider Islam or your interest has been piqued, you can reread the following key sections and research and reflect.
Overall, the mission statement and intention of this analysis is to provide the reader with a singular branch of reason rooted in logic, metaphysics, and Quranic reflection with references to the Sunnah, Hadith, and Tafseers, to help readers understand how Islam is the truth, and to make this information readily accessible and shareable. Similar endeavors have been undertaken already with success elsewhere, but the highlight of this analysis as opposed to other great and useful sources which I would endorse and that the reader should also explore (such as Muhammad (pbuh): His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by Martin Lings, The Divine Reality by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis, any and every lecture given by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, accounts of conversion to Islam from Christianity such as with Yusuf Estes, Joshua/Yusha Evans, Jerald Dirks, accounts of conversion to Islam from Atheism or Agnosticism such as with Dr. Laurence Brown and his books God’ed and MisGod’ed, etc. etc.) is to integrate the core beliefs of all such explanatory endeavors into one rational drive directed to the utmost upon the question of whether or not we are supplied proof to believe in God and Islam. The answer we arrive at is, astoundingly and overwhelmingly: Yes.
And of course, all of the above references may also be explored for a fuller picture.
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