Why People Don't Believe in Allah?

The Art of Da'wah Through Reflection (Lessons from Surah Al-Mu'minun)

We often ask ourselves, why do so many people still not believe? Furthermore, why do some Muslims themselves still commit sins?The answer might be simpler than we think, but its impact is profound: They have stopped thinking. Here is an analysis of the best Da'wah technique and why "thinking" is the key to faith, drawing lessons from Surah Al-Mu'minun.

1. Returning to the Best Syllabus: The Quran There is no Da'wah technique more effective than the one used by Prophet Muhammad SAW. He proved his extraordinary success in inviting people to Tawheed (Monotheism) throughout his 23 years of mission.

• The Prophet's Syllabus was the Quran: The Prophet successfully understood the message of the Quran and the correct method of Da'wah to guide humans to worship Allah alone.
• The Thinking Technique: One of the core techniques is to present and explain Quranic verses to provoke the Mad'u (the audience) to think. Because the refusal to think is the primary reason why humans fail to believe.
  
  

2. Evidence Before Our Eyes: Reflections on Surah Al-Mu'minun Allah asks humans to think. When humans observe the universe with the eyes of their hearts, they will see Allah's greatness that no one else can rival. Let us reflect on three evidences mentioned in the Quran:

• The Miracle of Rain & Vegetation (Al-Mu'minun 23:19): Allah sends down rainwater which is naturally colorless and tasteless. Yet, when it absorbs into the earth, it is capable of producing various types of plants, such as date palms and grapes, with beautiful colors and distinctly different tastes. Who could engineer such a magnificent biological system if not Allah?
• The Miracle of Livestock Milk (Al-Mu'minun 23:21): Look at how Allah processes milk within the bodies of livestock. It emerges from a pathway involving blood and waste. Yet, the final result is milk that is pure white, clean, and delicious for humans to drink. This is a lesson (ibrah) for those who observe.
• The Alternation of Night & Day (Al-Mu'minun 23:80): The rotation of the sun and moon allows humans to live comfortably; resting at night and seeking sustenance during the day. This precise system of alternating night and day holds great wisdom for human survival. It is He who gives life and causes death. So, will you not use your intellect?
  
  

3. No Other God is Capable When humans truly contemplate these processes deeply, one question inevitably arises: "Is there any other god who can do something like this?"

The answer is definitely NO. Therefore, there is no logical reason for humans to choose any god other than Allah to worship. This is why so many verses in the Quran command humans to think (afala ta'qilun).

4. A Simple Analogy: Respecting the Boss vs. Fearing Allah A Muslim who commits sins is actually someone who has "forgotten to think" about Allah's immense capability to punish. They fail to realize that Allah is watching them in every state and time.

Consider this analogy: We know our Boss's greatness in managing the company, raising millions in funds, and expanding branches.

• Would we look for another company to work for?
• Would we dare to disobey the Boss's orders?
• Would we be lazy in our work?

We know for a fact that the Boss would not hesitate to punish us—firing us, cutting our salary, or withholding bonuses. So, we think carefully before acting. If we can fear a human, why do we not think about the consequences of being dishonest with Allah?

5. Conclusion There is no excuse for humans not to believe in Allah after witnessing the greatness of His creation. So, for the Da'i (preacher), invite the Mad'u to think. Present the Quranic verses and invite them to reflect (Tadabbur) together. This is a sustainable Da'wah technique. They may not change today, but the seeds of thought sown will grow, and in time, Insha-Allah, they will accept the truth.