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~ 27 ~ FAITH AND REASON It is through reason that man justifies his faith. Rational justification strengthens his convictions. Rational argument is thus an intellectual need of every believer. Without this he would not be able to stand firmly by his faith. It is reason which transforms blind faith into a matter of intellectual choice. History shows that man has employed four kinds of argument to find rational grounds for his faith. Each of these reflects different stages in his intellectual development. NATURAL ARGUMENT The first kind of argument is one based on nature. That is, on simple facts or common experiences. This has been the most commonly used since ancient times. Some examples of this kind are found in the Qur’an, one of which relates to the Prophet Abraham. It is stated as follows in the Qur’an: Have you not considered him (Namrud) who disputed with Abraham about his Lord,