Allah is Not Created: Logical Inconsistency from Outside Islamic Philosophy

The question of the creation of Allah is not limited solely to Islamic religious belief; it is also a subject of discussion in philosophy, philosophical theories, and logic. In Islamic thought, Allah is considered the eternal, uncreated, and self-sufficient being who is above everything. This concept is deeply embedded in Islamic philosophy. However, it has also been discussed extensively in ancient and modern philosophical thoughts. In this article, I will analyze the concept of Allah’s uncreated nature by exploring various philosophical theories.

1. Aristotle's "First Cause" Theory

The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle introduced the "First Cause" theory in his Metaphysics. According to Aristotle, everything in the world and the universe happens through some cause. However, if every event had a cause, there would eventually be an infinite chain of causes, leading to no conclusion, which is illogical. To resolve this issue, he proposed the idea of a "First Cause" or "Unmoved Mover"—a cause that does not need a cause and exists independently.

This "First Cause" is a self-sufficient, necessary being, whose existence does not depend on anything else. This concept aligns perfectly with the Islamic view of Allah, as Allah is also an eternal, self-sufficient being who is not created by any external cause or process.

Reference: Aristotle. Metaphysics.

2. Descartes’ Self-Sufficient Existence

René Descartes, who is famous for the phrase "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am), argued that our existence must have a unique, self-sufficient cause. He believed that if something cannot be created, its existence must be of a different nature, one that lies beyond the realm of creation.

According to Descartes, Allah or an "Uncreated Being" does not need a creator. Instead, Allah is completely self-sufficient and his existence does not rely on any external cause. This idea of self-sufficiency aligns with the Islamic concept of Allah’s nature.

Reference: Descartes, René. Meditations on First Philosophy.

3. Spinoza and the Self-Sufficiency of God

Baruch Spinoza was a pantheist philosopher who proposed that God and nature are one and the same. He argued that God does not come from creation; instead, God's existence is self-sustaining and independent of any external cause. Spinoza described God’s existence as universal, self-sufficient, and eternal, not confined by time or space.

According to Spinoza, if God were considered a created being, it would be inconsistent with his own existence. God’s existence is complete in itself, and there is no difference between the creator and the creation. This view, like Islamic philosophy, suggests that God’s existence cannot be established through any external process of creation.

Reference: Spinoza, Baruch. Ethics.

4. Hegel and the Eternal Spirit

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a German philosopher, described the existence of God or the Spirit (Absolute Spirit) as a continuous, eternal process. According to Hegel, God cannot be created by any external force but exists as a self-sufficient, eternal, and independent being.

Hegel’s idea of the self-sufficient and eternal spirit aligns with the Islamic view of Allah, who is not created by any external power but exists as a self-contained and complete being. According to Hegel, God’s existence is separate from creation, and creation itself cannot bring about God.

Reference: Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich. The Science of Logic.

5. John Locke and Primary Existence

John Locke, a British philosopher, discussed the origins of human existence and the conditions necessary for creation. He suggested that a "primary existence" is required—one that simply exists and does not rely on any external cause for its existence. Locke’s idea also supports the Islamic view of Allah, as Allah is not bound by any specific time or situation and does not depend on any external cause for His existence.

Reference: Locke, John. Essay Concerning Human Understanding.

Conclusion:

Based on the philosophical views presented above, it is clear that Allah cannot be created. Philosophers such as Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel, and Locke all discussed a being whose existence is self-sufficient, necessary, and eternal. This view aligns perfectly with the Islamic perspective, where Allah is considered the uncreated, eternal, and self-sufficient being. Therefore, Allah’s existence cannot be established through any process of creation or external cause.

In this way, both Islamic philosophy and the ancient and modern philosophical perspectives collectively affirm the idea of Allah’s uncreated nature. These philosophical thoughts reinforce that Allah, or any deity in a similar theological context, does not emerge from creation but is the necessary, eternal, and self-sufficient being who exists independent of everything else.