How can one respond to an article that summarizes Islamic faith in five basic points, which include: that Allah predestined everything in the Preserved Tablet; then He created Adam and Eve and expelled them from Paradise; then He ceased direct interaction with humans and sent prophets and messengers; then He sent the last intermediary (Prophet Muhammad) with specific characteristics (his age, duration of his call, his language, number of his followers, his dealings with tribes); and that whoever does not believe in these self-evident truths will be tortured by Allah by "striking them on their face and backside" and "roasting them alive," citing the Quranic verse: "And if you could but see when the angels take the souls of those who disbelieved, striking their faces and their backs and [saying], 'Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire'"?
There should be no discussion with atheists on matters of religion as long as they do not believe in the existence of God. The discussion must begin by proving the existence of the Creator first. Allah concluded the divine messages with Muhammad, peace be upon him, and made the Ummah complete the mission of the prophets through scholars and students of knowledge who teach people what the Prophet, peace be upon him, brought. The Companions participated in this mission, and the Caliphs continued the conquests. The message of Islam remains eternal through the Qur'an and Sunnah. The attacks of the people of falsehood appeared due to the laziness of the Ummah. As for what is raised about the Prophet's violence, it is ignorance of his biography. He was permitted to fight after the Hijra in defense of the religion and to spread guidance, which sound minds accept. The Prophet, peace be upon him, was known for his abundant forgiveness and pardon.
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