Have you ever thought about the possibility of Allah’s lying?

- Even if we definitely believe that the Quran is the word of Allah and that there is indeed a creator, is it not possible for us to think that Allah might lie?

- Maybe Allah sent the Quran, but He may be deceiving us. Can you prove that He does not deceive us? I do not think that you can prove it. You simply believe that He does not deceive, without having any doubt.

- However, believing in something does not prove that it is real, does it?

Dear Brother / Sister,

- Telling lies generally originates from either weakness or fear. For example, somebody might promise to do something but might not do it at the time he promised. Therefore, this person might lie because of weakness

The excuse of such a person is generally as follows: I could not do it due to some reasons / weaknesses.

However, if that person has promised to do something to mafia-type murderers, or if it is a matter related to the state that can lead to his imprisonment, he might make up a suitable excuse or lie for fear of being killed by the mafia or imprisoned by the state.

As it can be understood from the examples above, the important factors of lying are weakness and fear.

When we view the issue from that viewpoint, it is an indisputable fact that Allah, who has infinite knowledge and power, is not weak regarding any issue, and that there is no obstacle to prevent him related to the issue He promised.

Similarly, it is neither religiously nor intellectually possible for Allah, as an infinitely powerful being and the creator of everything, to fear anything.

- Besides, liars are usually those who do not care about their honor and dignity. It is definitely not possible for Allah, who is the owner of the most beautiful, perfect, transcendent and holiest names and attributes, and who is free from all kinds of deficiencies, to resort to lies that do not befit His supreme glory though He does not need to lie. To think that something like that is possible can only be the work of liars who do not understand how degrading telling lies is.

Thus, the possibility of Allah, who is the owner of infinite knowledge and power, of infinite majesty and magnificence, and the sole creator and ruler of this universe, telling lies - God forbid - can never be within the scope of a scientific possibility. That is, it never makes any sense in terms of logic. For a possibility to become meaningful, there must be an indication, a sign, a reasonable signal that adds possibility to that possibility.

The principle “A possibility that does not originate from any indication has no scientific value” is a powerful and scientific rule of logic. There are thousands of evidences that it is true. If, on the contrary, there is somebody who supposes something that has no possibility, he must be confined to his imaginary world.

- Which one of us would prevent his children from going to school based on the possibility that “he may die at any moment”?
- Which one of us can assume that the Black Sea is a sugar basin?
- Which one of us agrees to leave his home and to live in a wretched way outside based on the possibility of an earthquake happening at any moment?

We swear by Allah’s perfect names and attributes that there is no sign that makes it possible for Allah to lie; there is no necessity; there is no fear.

As a human being, but as a perfect prophet, as a person who earned the title of “Muhammadul-Amin” (a person who never lies, a reliable prophet in all issues), the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did not resort to lies with the testimony of the world and his friends; then, is it possible for Allah, who is his Lord, who educated him, and who is his true teacher, to resort to such a bad deed?

What’s the point of Allah’s bluffing people since He does not need anything, does not have to create anything, does not fear any human being, and it is out of the question for any being to do him any harm or benefit? Can His infinite knowledge and wisdom, endless dignity and seriousness, unlimited grandeur and sanctity resort to such a mean thing? God forbid!

Allah clearly declares in the verses below that Allah is truthful in order to eliminate such satanic delusions:

“Allah. There is no god but He: of a surety He will gather you together against the Day of Judgment, about which there is no doubt. And whose word can be truer than Allah’s?” (an-Nisa, 4/87)

“But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness,- we shall soon admit them to gardens, with rivers flowing beneath,-to dwell therein for ever. Allah’s promise is the truth, and whose word can be truer than Allah’s?” (an-Nisa, 4/122).

“The word of thy Lord doth find its fulfilment in truth and in justice: None can change His words: for He is the one who heareth and knoweth all.” (al-Anam, 6/115)

“Until behold, they arrive there (Paradise); its gates will be opened; and its keepers will say: ‘Peace be upon you! well have ye done! enter ye here, to dwell therein.’ They will say: ‘Praise be to Allah, Who has truly fulfilled His Promise to us, and has given us (this) land in heritage: We can dwell in the Garden as we will: how excellent a reward for those who work (righteousness)!’” (az-Zumar, 39/73-74)

- Although such clear statements of the Quran, which is a miracle in terms of forty aspects, are evident, it is really contrary to common sense to be deceived by the delusions of Satan and to value such delusions of the soul. Doubtlessly, such delusions can come to all of us, but what we need to do is not to pay attention to them.

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