Atheism Refuted by Former Atheist, Muslim Convert 

00:00-06:42 From Atheism to Belief in a Creator 06:42-09:39 The Big Bang 09:39-13:12 Evolution 13:12-16:19 Biological vs. Chemical Evolution 16:19-23:23 Foundation of Big Bang and Evolution 23:23-26:09 The Origin 26:09-35:02 Modern Atheists

i was an atheist last month and as i was researching islam for my comic i watched a video that said if u sincerely prostrate and do the skeptic prayer god will show you the truth, so i said why not try it while i was in the shower and subhanallah in a span of a week i studied islam so much i couldnt even work and i did my shahada.

I was an atheist in my younger years. Alhamdullillah I became a Muslim'.

I love open minded people like these guys willing to change

One of the best speeches I have ever heard about why God exists! I was atheist before I came to Islam. I am from Kyrgyzstan (post Soviet Union where they brainwashed us for 70 years that God doesn’t exist).

After ten years looking into this comparative beliefs, I have categorized atheists that I've ever talked with: - Socialized atheist : Meh, religion is old, ancient, and backwards. - Ignorant atheist : Questions religion by the crime that it's followers did. - Emotional atheist : Questions God allowing suffering, evil and created hell. - Lazy thinker atheist : Asking for God's physical existence (mask it as evidence) - Philosophical atheist : If God all knowing, means he created some people just to put in hell. (Predestination and free will Paradox). - Academical atheist : Try hard finding flaw in the scriptures by using objective morality. - New atheist : Your belief is against science. Morality is built by social structure. - Old atheist : God is dead, human is trash, life is meaningless. - Rational atheist : Okay, what do we have here, let's discuss. (Evolution?, natural selection?, Cambrian Explosion?, Bacteria?, Chemical Reaction? Fine-tuning argument, Infinite regression, Intelligent Design, as far as we a non-scholar can go) Alhamdulillah I can deal with all of that, because I'm a muslim.

Thank you for this video, really enlightening and has helped me explain to others how I became Muslim after being an atheist. I'm excited for more videos from him :)

Bro, i swear the whole asking for guidance thing not only apply to non believer. They apply to us that were raised muslim as well. I remember I once didnt take islam seriously, used to be so depressed , basically was only muslim by culture. Until one night I hit the lowest point in my life where I was so lost and stopped trying at all. Instead of trying to talk myself out of it or trying to act like I was strong or trying to blame my problem on my past like I always did, for the 1st time while crying I sincerely admitting to myself that I was helpless, lost, had no direction and belong no where. That end with a sincere "oh God truely if you don't guide me I am a lost soul, truely only your guidance can save me" that was the sincerest whisper I ever make. I didnt even mean it as a prayer, it was like a burst out than anything else. But a very sincere one. since that day, guidance comes from all direction. My life has changed so much for the better. Many bad habits I manage to leave as a result

I was atheist now I am Muslim Salafi ...😇

The Big bang is mentioned in the Qur'an, though. You say people ask: "Where did it come from?". I would say: "Allāh". "Do they who disbelieve not consider the fact that the heavens and Earth were one, and then we separated them and are continuing to separate it?" Or how He says "all was as a hot smoke" Evolution could also be a mechanic devised by Allāh (subhannahu wa ta'ala) to allow his creations the ability to overcome trials. This doesn't necessarily mean that he doesn't also create immediate creations. And life coming to earth from an asteroid could easily be an act of Allāh. The world *was* created by tribulation. I personally believe that scientific discovery is an act of worship. We are never told we may not learn these things, just that we won't likely be able to fully understand. Anyway, people can't digest the fact that I'm an ex-atheist/leveyan satanist who, alhamdulillah, was guided to the deen by Allāh (subhannahu wa ta'ala) through Surah al-Baqarah. If He can guide me, he can guide you, in sha Allāh.

I thank Allah everytime for choosing me to be Muslim, and I didn't have the dilemma of reverting to Islam

When hear or watch stories of people converting to Islam, I get tears in my eyes and I say Alhamdulillah.

A truly brilliant man and an inspiration. I love his lecture "The Big Questions"

I like Dr Laurence Brown. I've watched almost all his videos. His speeches are awesome and logic. Barakallah, Dr..Hope you're always in good health :)

Even without scripture no revelation you cannot psychologically accept the Earth life sun stars moon came from nothing! Prophets were sent 124000 plus times in history just to Remind mankind

you made interesting points about the flaws of the atheist ideology which i never thought about.

what amazes me is the athiest that think that there is nothing after death as if they are truly certain that there is and they just push this down people's throats.

Alhamdulillah

it's funny seeing all these atheists coming here watching the whole video just to make a rant in the comments right after. LOL. if you think we're ignorant from learning science, what prevents us from saying you're ignorant from learning religion. religion is more about finding peace and morality, with philosophical knowledge here and there. don't think religion will provide you with some kind of college degree that can make you happy. happiness comes from everywhere.

Thank you for this brother There are so many atheists trying to manipulate us and seed doubt This is extremely helpful May Allah Subḥānahu wa ta’āla bless you

Masha'Allah He has great knowledge and studied at established Universities in tUSA. Amazing. Converts bring many different things to Islam. Some bring the things that is Brother has (education, knowledge & common sense on different subjects) some bring memorization of Qur'an and/or Hadiths. Unfortunately I don't bring the above but I have nice knowledge in regards to a few wars withing the 1st 500 years of Islam. Those stories, for some reason, makes my brain fully wake & give my full attention,

Mash Allahe Tebarek Allahe! The first time I saw you in the Deen show, Lovely to see you again Dr Laurence. May Allahe reward you ! Jezak Allahu khaire!!!

Great stuff man ! Keep it coming.

Amazing talk. Sums it up very nicely and thoroughly.

أَوَلَمْ يَرَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا أَنَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ كَانَتَا رَتْقًا فَفَتَقْنَاهُمَا ۖ وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ ۖ أَفَلَا يُؤْمِنُونَ - 21:30 Have those who disbelieved not considered that the heavens and the earth were a joined entity, and We separated them and made from water every living thing? Then will they not believe?

jazakallahu khairan brother

One of the best arguments i have heard against Atheism

Alhamdulillaah all the arrogant atheists should listen to this and realize how misguided they are

! Wow I’m just looking through the comments and I see brothers and sisters from different nationalities and it just reminds me that Islam was truly sent down as guidance for all of mankind

Speaking about chemical evolution or the foundations of evolution, Biochemist Franklin M. Harold Professordid mention in his book, The Way of the Cell: Molecules, Organisms and the Order of Life: "Cell components as we know them are so thoroughly integrated that one can scarcely imagine how any one function could have arisen in the absence of the others. Genetic information can only be replicated and read out with the aid of enzyme proteins, which are themselves specified by those same genes. Energy is harnessed by means of enzymes, whose production requires energy input. Darwinian evolution is at bottom the struggle among individuals defined by cell membranes, yet how could membranes and transport catalysts arise without genes, proteins and energy?" DNA can't be replicated without it being present in a cell membrane and without the presence of the enzyme proteins. The problem is that those enzyme proteins are themselves determined by the DNA. Energy is also produced by enzymes and the enzymes themselves require energy to be produced. Hence, how can you explain the gradual evolution of a cell if each component of it is dependent on one another? There is a video on youtube of one of the "Four Horsemen" of new atheism where he suggests that aliens could have possibly planted the first cell on earth, an indicator of how difficult the problem is.

One of them most important lecture. So many things I learn from it. Thanks

Earth is the only planet that a human can walk on without a space suit that is enough for me to know the universe was not formed from chance

I am Christian but I hope we all can be one in the afterlife because I hope it’s all just different variations God/Allah bless you all.

Excellent analysis. Islam is a rational religion. Religion and science are complementary

"I asked Allah for strength and Allah gave me difficulties to make me strong, I asked Allah for wisdom and Allah gave me problems to solve, I asked Allah for courage and Allah gave me obstacles to overcome, I asked Allah for love and Allah gave me troubled people to help, I asked Allah for favors and Allah gave me opportunities. Maybe I received nothing I wanted, but I received everything I needed."

We were having a huge discussion in our biology class today about this whole subject, bro. Sajid ur so awesome... barakallahu feek

All thanks are for Allah our creator and provider.

Suphannallah. Never thought about the part of the guidance prayer. Thinking back years before my reversion I'm pretty certain I made a similar "if you're their prayer." Alhumdulilah Allah Akbar

I love his method of explanation masha'Allah

The phenomenon of creation doesn't apply to God, Almighty Allah, (The one and only).

Men like Dr Lawrence are gift from ALLAH to the Ummat

Jazakallah for this masterpiece

I immensely enjoyed this video. Thank you so much

Love you for Allah's sake brother. I pray to him that we both and all the sincerely God-seeking people meet ourselves in Jannah❤🌹

The esteemed Dr. Laurence Brown is such a humble man. I listened to his heartrendering story about his reversion to Islam and his daughter's serious illness at the time. I would like to know what his daughter's state of health is presently and would the articulate Dr. Brown kindly share his thoughts on the "the flat earth". I would truly appreciate that. Thanks

What an enlightening talk! I am certain,people like him will Inshallah lead back Islam to its erstwhile glory.Those born Muslims have been in a state of stupor for a long time,losing their links with the grand traditions of; reflection and pondering, as stressed by Quran and manifested in the iife of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Ik its unbelievable both of my parents are muslims my grandfather was an imam but I grew up to become agnostic until last summer I came back to my original religion alhamdullah I didn't stay agnostic for long tho

On the question: "Where did God come from?" First of all, that question, although often formulated in that exact way, isn't the actual question they're demanding an answer to. This is because asking "where" something came from is asking for coordinates in space. It's a question of location. But that's not what this is about. The question is: "Why does your God not require a preceding cause for his existence, if you're telling me that the universe couldn't have come into existence without a preceding cause?" I think this is a valid question, and deserves a response. Because if you're going to say that He just doesn't have a preceding cause, well then, they're going to apply that same argument to the question of the universe. Granted, it wouldn't be a very satisfactory answer, even for the atheist, but if they see you use it, then what's to stop them from applying it to their own problem? Or if you're going to say that God has always existed, without a beginning to His existence, and just leave it at that; they will apply that same logic to the universe, and they basically adopt the views of the ancient Greeks, by claiming that the universe has always existed. The Big Bang was preceded by an earlier world, and you have this inflation-deflation model, and this proces has been going on since eternity. One world expands, and then contracts back into a singularity, which then gives rise to another inflation event, etc. They can't prove this, because you don't get any empirical data from beyond the Big Bang, but if it works for the theist, then it'll work just as well for the atheist. Or at least, so it would appear if the discussion is limited to a brief back-and-forth, without elaborating. Now this is not an easy topic to discuss. It has many facets, many aspects, you have to be familiar with certain nomenclature, etc. But, it is not a topic that Islamic theologians have shied away from. Granted, it's actually quite rare to see scholars discuss these matters, but at the heart of the discussion, you'll find that theological beliefs and logic cannot be skipped over, or dismissed easily, by either side. The atheist is always asking you to prove the existence of God, or to disprove atheism, and they'll dismiss 9 out of 10 arguments people come up with. Clever ones might have listened to some philosophy lectures, read some books, or they have the Wikipedia page on logical fallacies handy, ready to pick a fallacy that they think refutes everything you mention to them (this happens so often, it's amusing), but I have never encountered an atheist who was actually familiar with the full scope of Islamic theology, and the literature that has existed in the Islamic world for over a thousand years; which discusses these matters in great detail. Some might think they're somewhat familiar with it, they'll throw the term "Islamic cosmological argument" out there, sarcastically, as if they've already deconstructed it, and they're now ready for you to start the discussion.. but on closer examination, in all instances, I always found their grasp of these matters severely lacking. And I'm not a student of these things, I'm just a guy who reads, and reflects a lot, and my knowledge really isn't very impressive. But I don't think any atheist has any logical reason to be an atheist. They'll insist that an atheist simply lacks any beliefs, but etymologically speaking, the term is literally a denial of the existence of God. I think denying or affirming something or someone's existence would constitute a belief. You'd have to believe that. You can't be casual about it. You can't claim to be an atheist, and at the same time insist that you have no belief. Sure, it's the lack of belief, but it's still a conviction within your mind. The term is atheist, after all: denying God, not denying beliefs. You should just call yourself an infidel, because that would be more accurate if atheism simply means a lack of belief. Anyway, I digress. My point here (if there was any), is that certain questions are valid, and people have a right to ask those questions, and maybe it's not so much that they deserve an answer, although it would definitely be beneficial if someone capable did in fact answer their questions, but it's also a personal quest in a way. You're asking tough questions, that's fine. So what if nobody's going to give a satisfactory answer? Is that it, you're going to stop and accept that as a final outcome to your inquiry? If the seeker is sincere, he/she will start exhausting their own mind, trying to look for answers and explanations. If the one asking is simply looking for an intellectual fight, and they're going to 'destroy' the other person's arguments.. you always see people use these combative terms, then such a person isn't really looking for answers. Even when you corner them with sound argumentation, they won't accept what you said, unless they are honest and sincere. And even then most people won't just jump ship and suddenly believe. Belief comes from Allah, exalted is He. You can discuss science, the Big Bang, the concept of time and infinity, miracles, whatever.. I think that while these things have their place for sure, ultimately, nobody's going to believe in God unless God has willed it for them.

Really interesting start. Watching this all the way. Never heard of this idea of "Prayer of the Sceptic".

Only God gives a hyacinth for a person to convert to Islam. How fortunate they are to be elected to Islam. Subhanallah... That is proof of God's power. If God wants nothing man can do... Think about it...

Very good video - Some criticism: I know from my experience with Atheists that once you say something that seems like a "God of the gaps" argument, they'll stop listening immediately. Sometimes in the video I sensed a little bit of this, especially at the end. However the point that I think was very strong was the logical necessity that the universe must be created/sustained willfully otherwise it would be chaotic. Also pointing out that much of science is based on a really shaky foundation even if things are well explained thereafter.

very informative video that must be spread amongst atheists , who knows maybe it could open some eyes to see the truth

So from the beginning, what you are saying is nonsensical. Atheism has no believes, saying atheist beliefs, and doctrines is nonsensical. People who are atheist have believes, but they do not come from atheism.

Great man you are!!! Love for you from Bangladesh! ❤️❤️❤️

I hope that you get to interview his brother as well.

It always is pleasing and soothing listening to Dr. Lawrence Brown. May Allah (SWT) keep him steadfast on his path. Ameen

We're all lucky to be part of the greatest ummah. Did you know all the prophets made dua to be part of this ummah. Only Jesus as got his dua answered.

Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of Dr. Brown's talk.

ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله.. بارك الله تعالى فيكم.. وفتح لكم من واسع علمه وهداه.. وحفظكم.. ورحمنا أجمعين.. وجعلنا جميعا من المؤمنين أهل اليقين.

Great.

Assalam alaikoum, My first name is Mouhcine from Paris, i'd like to say thank you for these explanations and this logical method you brought forward ... may God keep you on the right path and grant you the best of heaven ... may he protect your family and all those you love. Thank you !

Is this a part of a series? I cannot find any other continuation of this talk on youtube, PLEASE HELP.

BarakaAllahu feek akhee! Love these in depth interviews, especially revert stories! It's just interesting to learn what 'triggered' someone's acceptance, subhanAllah.

Peace be upon you ❤️

Subhanallaah........dr brown has given some very very knowledgeable and delicate arguments......very helpful video

Jazak Allah Khair. I have just one note to make. I believe when asked, where did Allah come from, we must answer, He didn't come from, He has always existed. This is a necessary conclusion even if minds do not comprehend how Allah can be eternal. But, we can reach this conclusion with certainty. The feelings of mysticism or mysteriousness may come due to a tendency to scientism, but no logical objection can be made to this.

Clarity is so beautiful ! I salute you ! Finally someone had to come out and face those crazy people who think they are superior they are so arrogant too it's disgusting to me at least. I Love the Giant Turtle part :) at 11:00 I am at Awe ! Myself AT so many points Thank you so much for coming out and doing this Video ! Allaho Akbar ! My second favorite part is at 23:51

His story is impressive that how he got to Unitarian Universalism of ISLAM.

Saajid man you smashed it!! Please transmit our salaam to this brother!

Thanks for sharing this video my sweet brother Saajid. Stay blessed, always.

This is the most informative, scientific video I’ve ever watched! Thank you so much for sharing this, BarakAllahu feek! Greetings from Germany :)

Shit. All religions have their poster boy, don't they? You have an opthamologist (eye doctor) here discussing cosmology and philosophy. That's akin to asking your auto-mechanic for medical advice. And he didn't do jack shit but relate his personal experience. Why should anyone care about that?

Allah hu Akbar

Alhamdulillah.. Mashallah. Very well and beautifully explained. May Allah continue to guide and inspire you Brother.

Mashaalla 👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you for the beautiful talk my brother

JazakAllah

JazakumAllahu khairan

When George Lemaitre first suggested that the universe was expanding he was mocked and laughed at by the brightest minds of the time then he was vindicated by the Hubble telescope,but if the Quran says it everyone wants to say it was common knowledge back then.welcome to atheism.

This makes so much sense. Thank you brothers Saajid and Laurence. May Allah have mercy on you and admit you to Paradise.

I am glad your daughter got better. You have not provided evidence that the cause was a God.

Allahu Akbar !

So his argument is essentially, there are gaps in our current scientific knowledge, and science has reached the limits of its understanding, therefore it follows that a great wizard created everything using magic. Anyone convinced?

I will like to meet this guy,and hug him with love and affection. His story--- is similar to my story.

Old lady and turtle joke was too deep and a great example to explain how it all started

Thank you so much for your amazing video however Allah created the earth round and flat and the seven heavens over the the earth like a dome or canopy. The earth is not spinning or moving around the sun in the outer space as it is known in the outer space. The sun the moon and the stars rotate in their definite orbits over the earth. This was clearly and obviously dressed in the Holly Qur'an please review the following البقرة 22 الرعد 4 الحجر 19 النحل 15 الكهف 51 طه 53 الأنبياء 30 الأنبياء 31 النمل 61 لقمان 10 غافر 64 ق7 الذاريات 48 نوح 19 المرسلات 25 النبأ 37 النازعات 30 الغاشية 20 الشمس 6 All the previous verses proof the earth is not a spinning ball. I advise you to read tafseer Ibn katheer for these verses. May Allah give us all the true knowledge

And no degree in science is mentiond (wonder why he doesn't understand entropy). Also idk, therefore god all the way down. Ouch

were can i find more of his work ?

This whole speech is an argument from ignorance.

Subhanallah! Thank you for posting this, may Allah bless you brother sajid and Dr.laurence Brown. I Really enjoy these sort of talks, it is helpful for my imaan.

Whatever happened to this guy - he published so many books and then dissapeared

Still lost without Jesus Christ you wasted your life.

We are fortunate that we have been taught by HIM to say ‘Alhamdulillah’. Forgive us God.

Salaam 'laikum. May Allah SWT give you reward and may He protect you. I loved your video and learn a lot. May Allah SWT accept it, and make you and us means to guide others. Amen

Jazakallahu Khairan

Asalaamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu. You should come back to interviews like this brother. Very impactful and helpful.

Assalamu aleykoum, excellent video I loved it, he explains with details his points, the only topic he didn’t discuss is the evolution from apes, that we share ancestors in common with them, but he kind if answered that question by saying that life cannot begin by itself, but I would like to know his point of view on this subject and on the "presumed" ancestors of mankind like australopithecus or homo erectus etc...

Great video. Thank you for sharing . Does Dr. Brown have his own channel ?Where did you get this video from ? Please let us know .

this video indirectly is an absoluet refute to asll the keybaord warriors on youtube that go around the web wobbling nonsense and act as if they are so rational. They have never been through any hardship and think they will remain untested forever.

ONE CREATOR----- ONE CREATION.