خالق کی تصویر قرآن اور بائبل کی نظر میں، ایک تقابلی مطالعہ (گورڈن ڈی نکل کی کتاب "دی قرآن وِد کرسچن کمنٹری " کے تناظر میں )

The concept of Creator in the light of Quran and Bible , a Comparative Study (in view of Gordon D. Nickle’s Book “The Quran with Christian Commentary

Abstract

God is the Creator of the universe and humanity. In His creation, the element of good and evil has existed since eternity, and a perpetual struggle between them continues. In this struggle, the Creator’s help always remains with the forces of goodness. Those individuals who support evil are given a respite for a period, but when they do not turn away from their defiance and rebellion, various punishments from the Creator descend upon them.These punishments may take the form of natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes, floods, etc., or they may manifest as the triumph of the virtuous believers over the forces of evil. In such instances, the Creator’s assistance and victory are granted to His righteous servants, ensuring the eradication of evil.Examples of such scenarios can be found in the Quran as well as in other religious scriptures. The purpose of these examples is to encourage future generations to reflect on their actions and not become supporters of evil. However according to Gordon D. Nickel, such statements can give rise to religious terrorism and questions regarding the role of the Creator, such as whether He actively removes some people from their cities and participates in wars.The Quran describes one of the attributes of the Creator as “Al-Jabbar”, which Gordon D. Nickel translates as “The Tyrant.” According to him, the Quranic depiction is contradicted by the Bible, which portrays the Creator as loving His creation and not participating in human conflicts. In this study, an analysis of Gordon D. Nickel’s questions will be undertaken, and an effort will be made to present the true facts.