Islam: The Voice of Human Nature

~ 31 ~ reality. It is true that Darwin did recognize the existence of a Creator, but he failed to determine the relationship between the Creator and His creatures. His theory, in consequence, gave birth to the most dangerous brand of atheism. Belief in the oneness of God must likewise be studied in depth so that its relevance to human beings may be properly understood. Without such an understanding, any such study will not only be incomplete, but will also lead the seeker after truth in just the opposite direction. MONOTHEISM AND HUMAN BEINGS As parts of the universe, human beings are insignificant. And just as the universe functions in complete obedience to its Master, so human beings are required to emulate its example. The only right course for human beings is to recognize this fact and place themselves in complete coordination with the rest of the universe by offering total obedience to God. The way God manages the affairs of the universe is a pointer to the fact that human