The Divine Reality: God, Islam and the Mirage of Atheism

We have seen many books published by atheists over the years attacking Islam and religion in general, as far as I am aware this book is the first of its kind. God willing this will inspire Muslims to revive our tradition of writing and defending Islam on this level.Hamza Tzortzis has written a phenomenal book, a book which contains over 500 references is testament to the time, effort and research that has gone into it. The book covers several new arguments such as the argument from rationality, which highlights that our ability to reason, to understand and think in a logical way to see conclusions and to attain truth only makes sense through Allah. Without God all you have are blind random physical processes which cannot possibly result in an ordered mind that can grasp truth. The author goes into allot more detail in the book breaking down key contentions that can be presented against these arguments.After reading this book you can clearly see Hamza Tzortzis has really refined himself and is much more academic and balanced following his post graduate studies. This is a must read book for all Muslims and atheists alike, not only does it build a powerful case for Islam but it also shares the message of Islam and how we as a human race are in desperate need of it.

I think this book is quite a good one for those who are seeking intellectual satisfaction in regards to belief in God. There is some overlap with the ideas and arguments of Dr. John Lennox and Dr. William Lane Craig among other good writers who tackled the problem of Atheism. However, I think the chapters 13 and 14 are what make the book very unique and very thought provoking. The first 12 chapters are also great if you are a new-comer to the subject as they do reproduce all the essential arguments and ideas on the topic of the existence of God. I strongly recommend this book as it may be a very satisfying "one-stop" reading if you do not want to dwell into the depth of the topic too much. It also provides great topics to talk about in Friday sermons if you are an Imam who is trying to deal with the problem of Atheism in your community.

Hamza starts from the personal story of his own journey to Islam. He delves the history of atheism and new atheism at first and discusses the incompleteness and irrationality of atheistic worldview . The most fascinating is that the book deals with a lot of argument for the existence of God and irrationality of atheism from natural theology but maintains an Islamic flavor from authentic sources and highlights the notable works of classical Islamic scholars and theologians related to these arguments . The book reflects not only an intellectual defence but a spiritual one. Hamza develops a structured case for the reliability of Quran as a Divine book based on epistemic testimony and inference to the best explanation of linguistic inimitability of Quran. He presents a cumulative and persuasive case for Islam in both intellectual and spiritual perspective.I think the effort will be a millstone in contemporary Islamic philosophy and apologetics.

This book is a comprehensive compilation of a number of subjects and topics, covering the main arguments and ideas. The author touches upon some complex ideas, yet he does so in an accessible way, so as to make it easy to understand for the readers unfamiliar with the them. He does not only present the arguments, but also deals with the main objections to those arguments and he does so in a meticulous manner. Overall, this is a great book to reccomend to someone and it definitely needs to be on your bookshelf.

I always wanted to read a deep and thorough analysis of Islamic thought and logic on divine entity and why it makes sense for that entity to exist, but all of the works were in Arabic which I don't speak. This book is so far my ultimate ride through intellectual roller coaster that I needed to further strengthen my spiritual and intellectual confidence on my way of life. Pretty much most of us have those deep conscious questions on everyday basis that we just ignore and leave them unanswered which is pretty risky considering what it does to our spiritual and psychological lives in the long run. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has those "deep" questions.

...especially in this day and age where shunning God out of your lives is revered and celebrated. This book gives detailed and relatable explanation of every possible question or doubt regarding a Supreme/Higher Power. In addition, this book is not only a excellent source of such discussions but also can answer many questions of even believers who are not comfortable asking difficult questions and can erase any doubts in their own minds. I'll admit, couple of chapters in this book do tend to get a bit philosophical and may not be for every reader but they all serve a purpose. Highly recommended for both believers and who don't believe in any thing... this may change your perspective.

Mashallah Hamza's writing style is clear yet sophisticated and more importantly the content is great. He does a great job putting things into an unbiased perspective in which the reader can arrive to their own conclusions. If you're somebody interested in the concept of God's existence and understanding who God is, then this is a must read! I also would advise anybody who sees this comment to check out Hamza's debates and videos on YouTube. Keep up the great work Hamza!

The Divine Reality is a must-read for every young person confused about religion and God. It explains very compassionately and logically the case for the existence of God, evidences for the truth of the Quran and Prophethood of Muhammad, and most importantly provides clear logical reasons for why humans should worship their Creator. I highly recommend this book for all person involved in Dawah or experiencing doubts about these topics.

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amazingly, great book but too much costly this is the differance between same haris and we . we are more intrested in mony.

Great Work by the Author to highlight the intellectual and scientific weaknesses of Atheism! Hamza Tzortzis really provided a mind blowing amount of arguments against Atheism with his book. Great basis for overthinking the myth of intellectually advanced Atheists. Could be the start of a fruitful debate between supporters of different world views.

Excellent book. Thoroughly impressed by the amount of research and dedication in the book. Great book for thoroughly dissecting the metaphysical nature of the existence of a Creator from a philosophical perspective. Goes through the most frequently asked questions regarding existential questions and the veracity of God. I am not even halfway through the book because whenever I finish a chapter or sometimes an argument, I have to sit back, contemplate and absorb all that I read in this book in amazement. I must admit, I was definitely was not expecting this level of academic rigor and meticulousness from the author. Marvelous work. I am definitely now looking forward to more works from the author.

This is a compelling book, full of useful information. At times the content can be difficult to understand, however, the author does an excellent job of providing simple, clear examples and analogies to clarify and connect. Hamza's personal journey is woven throughout the text in a beautiful, touching way, without shifting from the focus of the book. The main objective of this work is to highlight a powerful case for Islam and break down the foundations of atheism. I would highly recommend giving it a read.