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The Divine Reality God, Islam & The Mirage of Atheism By Hamza Andreas Tzortzis

The Divine Reality

Book Contents

• Preface – My Journey
• Chapter 1 – Atheism: Its Definition, History and Growth
• Chapter 2 – Life Without God: The Implications of Atheism
• Chapter 3 – Adversaries of Reason: Why Atheism is Irrational
• Chapter 4 – Self-Evident: Why Atheism Is Unnatural
• Chapter 5 – A Universe from Nothing?: The Qur’an’s Argument for God
• Chapter 6 – The Divine Link: The Argument from Dependency
• Chapter 7 – Denying God, Denying You: The Argument from Consciousness
• Chapter 8 – Divine Precision: The Designed Universe
• Chapter 9 – Know God, Know Good: God and Objective Morality
• Chapter 10 – Divine Singularity: The Oneness of God
• Chapter 11 – Is God Merciful?: Islam’s Response to Evil and Suf ering
• Chapter 12 – Has Science Disproved God?: Deconstructing False Atheist Assumptions
• Chapter 13 – God’s Testimony: The Divine Authorship of the Qur’an
• Chapter 14 – The Prophetic Truth: The Messenger of God
• Chapter 15 – The Free Slave: Why God is Worthy of Our Worship
• Chapter 16 – Conclusion: Transforming Our Hearts
• Afterword – Don’t Hate, Debate: Dialogue with Islam

Book description

Title: “The Divine Reality: God, Islam & The Mirage of Atheism” by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis

In “The Divine Reality: God, Islam & The Mirage of Atheism,” author Hamza Andreas Tzortzis presents a compelling and nuanced case for Islamic theism while addressing the incoherence of atheism. The book, with its rich content and diverse arguments, fills a void in the English literature, providing readers with an intelligent exploration of the Islamic perspective on God, revelation, and the significance of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Drawing from his experiences delivering lectures at numerous university campuses worldwide, the author highlights the intellectual thirst among both Muslim and non-Muslim students and academics regarding the Islamic understanding of God. With atheism on the rise, this book seeks to quench that thirst by presenting coherent arguments for God’s existence, His oneness, and the reasons behind His worthiness of worship. At the same time, it addresses various academic and popular objections that seek to deny the Divine.

At the heart of “The Divine Reality” lies a carefully crafted combination of universal and Islamic arguments for God’s existence, the Qur’an, and the prophethood of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم. These arguments have been tried, tested, and refined through interactions with scholars and thinkers over the years. Each chapter is grounded in Islamic references, including verses from the Qur’an, Prophetic Traditions (hadith), and the rich Islamic scholarly tradition, ensuring that the book is both philosophically sound and Islamically coherent.

While the primary focus is on Islamic theism and countering atheism, the book also delves into a key argument for the Divine authorship of the Qur’an. Through an exploration of the life experiences, teachings, and impact of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, the book compellingly demonstrates why he was the final messenger of God.

One of the central themes explored in the book is the significance of worship and its connection to our existence. The author elucidates why God is worthy of our devotion, shedding light on the purpose and meaning behind human life.

Tzortzis extends an invitation to readers of all backgrounds—Muslim, atheist, or skeptic—to approach the book with an open heart and mind. He firmly believes that engaging with the content will lead readers to the realization that atheism is, indeed, an intellectual mirage. Much like a mirage is an optical illusion created by atmospheric conditions, atheism, too, is rooted in false assumptions about the world, incoherent arguments, and sometimes, emotional veils or egocentricity. In contrast, the Islamic conception of God emerges as coherent and true.

A core aspect of “The Divine Reality” is its emphasis on the pursuit of reason. The author argues that atheism, often presented as a champion of reason, lacks true intellectual commitment. Instead, it resorts to pseudointellectual postulations and emotional defenses that hinder genuine exploration of the Divine.

With a rich array of references from the Islamic tradition—spanning the Qur’an, Prophetic Traditions, and the scholarly heritage—this book serves as an enlightening guide for those seeking an intellectual and spiritual understanding of Islam. It challenges prevailing assumptions, dispels misconceptions, and provides a thorough examination of atheism’s shortcomings.