The Mystery of Non-Existence and Divine Knowledge
The concept of non-existence (absence) is a philosophical term that expresses a state of non-being or complete emptiness, where nothing exists or is tangible. This term is used in many philosophical, religious, and scientific discussions to describe a condition or situation in which there is no material or immaterial thing.
In philosophy, the concept of non-existence is often discussed in the context of existentialism, where the meaning of existence and non-being are explored. For example, the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard used the concept of non-existence to describe the feeling of despair that a person can experience when contemplating existential emptiness or the inability to find a true meaning in life.
On the other hand, in science, especially physics, non-existence can refer to the cosmic vacuum, where there is no matter or energy.
The concept of non-existence prompts us to think about the fundamental questions of being, and it presents intellectual challenges regarding how we understand the world and our existence. It stimulates discussions about what is and what is not, and it helps explore deeper questions about the meaning of life and human existence.
A question that humans have asked since the beginning of their existence is:
What was before the creation of God?
We specify "existence" here, not "the universe," because the universe might be preceded by other universes, but "existence" refers to everything except God. So, what was before existence, and how? Or is it logical to ask this question? And what exactly should we be asking about?
If we inquire about God, then we cannot ask "how," "what," or "where" because these are questions about limitations, and God is beyond limitations.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked: “Where was our Lord before He created the heavens and the earth? “He replied: He was in the "Amā’" (space above the creation) Nothing above Him but air (or "hawa’") And nothing below Him but air Then He created the throne (Al-‘Arsh) on water.
The term "Amā’" has two interpretations:
It is said to be cloud or clouds, meaning there was no creation or creations at that time.
It is interpreted as "the abyss" or "the infinite," which is the more likely meaning, indicating it is beyond human comprehension—our minds and hearts become immersed in confusion when trying to understand this because it is beyond our grasp, and this is by wisdom.
Before everything, we must ask: Was the existence in the knowledge of Allah from eternity or did He only know it after creating it?
If we say that Allah did not know the cosmic existence before it was created, then we attribute a limited attribute to Allah, which contradicts His oneness and His attribute as the Knower of the unseen and seen.
Therefore, the definitive answer is that Allah (Glory be to Him) knows the unseen and the seen because He encompasses time. He is in His knowledge everything that exists before, during, and after creation—past, present, and future—all are one in His knowledge.
This leads us to conclude that non-existence (absence) is not an actual ontological reality. Existence is in the knowledge of Allah before it comes into being. Allah said: "With Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them but He." (Surah Al-An’am: 59)
The term "keys" (not "keys" in plural, but "the keys") is more eloquent, as keys are tools to open doors, but here, they refer to the divine knowledge that only Allah knows fully. The unseen encompasses everything about the future and what is hidden of the past and present.
Allah says: "The Knower of the unseen and the seen, and He is the Wise, the All-Knowing." (Surah Al-An’am: 73). "He knows the unseen, and no one can disclose His knowledge of the unseen." (Surah Al-Jinn: 26) "Indeed, Allah knows the unseen of the heavens and the earth; and He is the Knowing of what is in the hearts." (Surah Fatir: 38 )
Regarding humans, they are recent creatures in this existence. The age of the known universe is approximately 26.7 billion years according to recent calculations, while current humans have existed for about half a million or at most one million years—only about 0.04% of the universe’s age. Before that, the universe has existed for billions of years, about 99.96% of its age, and humans did not exist during that time. However, in Allah’s knowledge, we existed and what will happen after us and beyond are known.
Allah says: “Has there ever come upon man a time when he was not a thing [even] mentioned?" (Surah Al-Insan): This indicates that humans did not exist as part of creation after a certain point. Also, what comes after humans is not non-existence, because they exist in Allah’s knowledge.
Allah says: “Thus said your Lord: 'It is easy for Me, and I have created you before, while you were nothing.'" (Surah Maryam: 9) "Does man not remember that We created him before, when he was nothing?" (Surah Maryam: 67)
The word "non-existence" (al-‘adam) is not explicitly mentioned in the Quran. Instead, the Quran describes how the heavens and the earth were created, such as: "Indeed, your Lord is Allah, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then established Himself above the Throne..." (Surah Yunus: 3) "Then He directed Himself to the heaven when it was smoke, and said to it and to the earth, 'Come willingly or unwillingly.' They said, 'We come willingly.'" (Surah Fussilat: 11)
Allah is the Originator (Al-Badi’), the creator in the beginning, as in: “Just as We began the first creation, We will repeat it, a promise binding upon Us; indeed, We are to do it." (Surah Al-Anbiya: 104)
This phrase "He begins the creation and will repeat it" is repeated seven times in the Quran, emphasizing Allah’s power of creation and resurrection: "He begins the creation, then He repeats it." (Surah Yunus: 4) "Say, 'Are (some) of your partners able to initiate the creation and then repeat it?' Say, 'It is Allah who begins the creation and repeats it. So how are you deluded?'" (Surah Yunus: 34) "Is there any deity with Allah who begins the creation and then repeats it? Say, 'Bring your proof, if you should be truthful.'" (Surah An-Naml: 64) "It is Allah who begins the creation and then repeats it. Then to Him you will be returned." (Surah Ar-Rum: 11) "It is He who begins the creation, then repeats it, and it is easier for Him." (Surah Al-Rum: 27)
Allah starts creation "between the two letters of the command 'Be' (Kun), and it is" (Surah Al-Baqarah: 117). The phrase "Be, and it is" (Kun Fayakoon) occurs eight times in the Quran.
The Badi’ (Originator) is the one who innovates or invents without precedent—He creates without imitation, material, time, or place. Only Allah can do that. It is His act of creating from nothing—not because non-existence is something or a material, but because He began creation from nothing that was previously there.
The name "Al-Badi’" is also associated with the creation of the heavens and the earth, as in: “Exalted is He who created all the pairs — from what the earth grows, and from themselves, and from that which they do not know." (Surah Yasin: 36)
We do not know what Allah created except for a small part, and Allah said: “And you have not been given of knowledge except a little." (Surah Al-Isra: 85)
All the principles of creation are based on the same fundamental laws that Allah has taught us, and these principles are rooted in Tawhid (Oneness of God). As Islam is the religion of the universe, it aligns with the order of creation, as we have shown before.
What are the implications of non-existence? The non-existence (al-‘adam) points to Allah because He is the One who initiated creation from nothing, and the universe was in His knowledge before it came into being. The universe, with its existence, is a sign and evidence of Allah’s Bounty and Bihad (i.e., His attributes of creation)
We, as humans, were not existent before non-existence; thus, our questions and testimonies about it hold no meaning because our existence came after it. For something to be meaningful as an indicator, it must be present and perceptible. Non-existence is not perceptible to us, and for Allah, words are the reality of things—their very essence—existing and known in His knowledge before they are created.
For Allah, His words are the universe itself; the sun, moon, stars, and skies are His words and signs—expressed through His speech. The visible universe is the signifier (dāl), and the object signified (madlūl) is the word of Allah, which is the essence and reality of everything.
The existence is the words (kalimat) of Allah, and the Quran is the speech of Allah—the unchangeable Word of Allah.
Allah says: "Say, 'If the sea were ink for the words of my Lord, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord are exhausted.'" (Surah Al-Kahf: 109) "And the words of your Lord have been fulfilled in truth and justice; none can change His words." (Surah Al-An’am: 115)• "There is no changing the words of Allah." (Surah Yunus: 64)
Allah is the Creator, the Designer, and the Fashioner (Fattār), the Originator who brings things into existence anew, with no precedent. He is One in His essence and Unique in His attributes, with none like Him, possessing the Most Beautiful Names.
In conclusion, non-existence (al-‘adam) has no real existence because the universe was in Allah’s knowledge before it was created. He created it and brought it into being from the void, with words and knowledge that encompass everything. The words of Allah are the universe and its signs, while our perception of existence is just the manifestation of His words. Non-existence, if it can be called that, is a sign and indicator of Allah’s attribute of Al-Badi’.
Reflecting on what preceded the universe or existence is a contemplation of divine mystery beyond human comprehension, and in such reflection, our hearts acknowledge the Lordship and Oneness of Allah.
Empowerment and Deterrence: How Iran Built a Global Power from Faith and Action, Inspired by the Noble Quran
In a world filled with conflicts and challenges, Iran today stands as a living testament that true strength is not merely about weapons and advanced technology but about unwavering faith, relentless determination, and constant readiness—drawn from lofty Quranic teachings that urged the nation to prepare and empower itself, promising victory for those who work diligently and trust in God.
Allah Almighty says in His Book:"And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Allah and your enemy" (Surah Al-Anfal: 60).This verse is not just an ordinary directive but a strategic constitution—a life manual—that outlines the roadmap for a nation wishing to become an unstoppable force, capable of deterring aggressors and defending its faith and land.
Since setting foot on the path of resistance, Iran has fully grasped the meaning of this verse. It has worked tirelessly to build a resilient self-sufficient power, relying on science, technology, and faith. It has surpassed challenges and set a goal to be a global deterrent force that can establish new balances on the international stage.
Throughout decades, Iran has fought a battle for existence—resisting all forms of siege and aggression—and succeeded in developing precise missile systems, advanced drones, nuclear programs, and unconventional weapons—all while believing that God is with it, and victory is in His hands. The true weapon, Iran believes, lies in faith and continuous effort.
Central to its strategy has always been the principle of preparedness—arming, patience, and perseverance—which has been reflected in its support for Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian resistance, and in confronting threats and dangers. Iran understands that real danger lies in weakness, and that strength can only be built through faith and diligent work. Allah’s promise to victors is clear:"If Allah helps you, none can overcome you" (Al-Imran: 160).
As for the Zionist entity, which once thought that its military superiority would last forever, it now lives in constant fear and anxiety—realizing that Iran possesses unconventional deterrent means, and that Iran is no longer just a regional power but an international player capable of shifting balances of power and making any attack against it a costly gamble.
Ultimately, Iran’s success in establishing a global deterrent power—based on deep faith in God and adherence to the teachings of the Quran—is a message to every nation aspiring to assert its presence, deter its enemies, and achieve true victory. Power is not solely in weapons; it resides in faith, reliance on God, and persistent effort. When a nation is enlightened by the light of the Quran and works diligently, it will always remain free, strong, and dominant.
The Dangerous Facade of Donald Trump: A Study in Contradiction, Incompetence, and Shame
There is something profoundly wrong with Donald Trump’s personality, and the longer the world refuses to name it plainly, the more we all pay the price. To observe him closely is to witness a man trapped in a perpetual loop of contradiction, superficiality, and unreliable impulse. He declares one thing with absolute certainty one day, only to reverse himself the next, as though truth itself is merely a tool to be discarded once used. This is not political strategy; it is the hallmark of a deeply fractured psyche. Behind the bluster and the gold-plated veneer lies an inferiority complex so glaring that it dictates every move he makes. Perhaps it stems from his past—decades of desperate craving for legitimacy among New York’s elite who never truly accepted him—but whatever the origin, the result is a man who cannot abide anyone else’s strength. Except, that is, for Benjamin Netanyahu. Toward the Israeli prime minister, Trump behaves not as a peer, but as a slave—unquestioning, obsequious, and willing to torch American interests and international law for a nod of approval. That grotesque deference alone should have disqualified him from high office.
Then there are the Epstein files. While much of the political class has tried to bury the connection, the records are unmistakable: Trump and Jeffrey Epstein moved in the same circles for years, with Trump once calling Epstein a “terrific guy” who shared his taste for beautiful women and immature girls. When the files began to surface, so did Trump’s shameful record—not merely of association, but of a pattern of behavior that treats women as commodities and accountability as an enemy. For any normal leader, such revelations would end a career. For Trump, they are just another layer of rot that his base has been conditioned to ignore.
His language, too, reveals the sickness. He does not debate; he degrades. He describes Iranians with dehumanizing epithets, referring to them as though they are subhuman threats rather than citizens of a proud civilization. This is not tough talk; it is the tantrum of an immature child who never learned to manage frustration. And make no mistake: that childishness is lethal. Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed the world to the brink of nuclear war—over tweets, over provocations, over his own need to look strong. Later, during the war he helped provoke, he committed acts that many international jurists would classify as war crimes, including strikes on cultural sites and disproportionate retaliation. And yet, when the tide turned against him, he did what he always does: he begged for a ceasefire. The condition? The opening of the Strait of Hormuz—a humiliating concession that revealed his entire war effort as a fraud. He had promised to change Iran’s regime, to make it bend. Instead, Iran emerged not only victorious but stronger: a unified regional power, its domestic factions rallying around the flag in the face of foreign aggression. The exact opposite of Trump’s stated objective. He wanted regime change; he got national consolidation.
What is perhaps most terrifying is that no one around him protested. No one resigned. His team of supposed adults—generals, diplomats, so-called patriots—watched a man with a clear personality disorder steer the planet toward Armageddon, and they stayed silent. They enabled him. They normalized the abnormal. And that collective cowardice made an already dangerous situation infinitely worse. A man who cannot regulate his own emotions, who lies as easily as he breathes, who fetishizes strongmen while groveling before one foreign leader, and who has the nuclear codes—that is the definition of a clear and present danger. The world survived Trump once, but barely. To let him return to power would be not a political choice but a psychiatric failure. He should have been removed long ago, not through partisan revenge but through basic self-preservation. Because when a child plays with matches, you take the matches away. When a disordered man plays with nuclear war, you remove him—before he burns everything down.
Trump's Contradictions: From Epstein's Files to the War on Iran by Netanyahu's Order
In a political scene brimming with contradictions, US President Donald Trump emerges as a problematic figure combining hollow rhetoric of power, lingering personal files, and absolute loyalty to the Israeli project. The war on Iran did not come as an American strategic necessity, but as another link in a long chain of contradictions haunting the businessman who became president.
From Epstein's File to Atomic Bombs
Before Trump bombed Iran, his name echoed in the corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's case. Recently published court documents include allegations against Trump of sexual assault of a minor in the 1980s, where a woman claimed that Epstein brought her to Trump when she was thirteen years old, and that the American president tried to force her to perform oral sex before she bit him, prompting him to punch her and throw her out (1). Despite White House denial, questions remain: How can a man accused of such crimes lead a war under the banner of "morality"?
Megalomania and the Dignity of Leaders
Trump was not content with the lingering Epstein file; he added rare arrogant behavior. His recent statements towards European leaders crossed all diplomatic boundaries. When French President Emmanuel Macron tried to contact him with a working dinner proposal, Trump publicly replied: "No one wants him because he'll be gone soon" (2). As for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, he described him as "very stupid" for intending to give up the island of Diego Garcia (3). Even more pathetic was the scene of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressing Trump as "Dear Donald" and signing his letters "Yours, Mark," only to be surprised by Trump publishing the letter on social media as proof of submission (4). This behavior reveals a deep inferiority complex, making Trump imagine himself an emperor who appoints and dismisses world leaders according to his mood.
Between Denying the Nuclear Program and Obsession with Striking
The greatest contradiction lies in the stance towards Iran. After the June 2025 bombing, Trump confidently announced: "Iran's nuclear sites have been completely destroyed!" (5). But only eight months later, he returned to declare that Iran "was close to obtaining a nuclear bomb" and had to be struck (6). He repeatedly threatened to protect Iranian protesters, then suddenly backed off, claiming Tehran had stopped the killing, while international reports indicate over 7,000 protesters killed (7). This confusion is not a weakness in information, but evidence that the war was predetermined, and justifications change as needed.
Netanyahu: The Real Godfather of the War
But the thread of blood connecting all these contradictions carries one name: Benjamin Netanyahu. New York Times reports confirm that the Israeli Prime Minister began pressuring Trump to launch the war last December at the Mar-a-Lago resort (8). According to sources, Netanyahu set potential strike dates and discussed with Trump ways to topple the Iranian leadership (9). To confirm absolute Israeli control, when Netanyahu requested delaying the strike in January to strengthen Israel's defenses, Trump immediately agreed (10).
Trump even indirectly admitted he was merely an executor, telling reporters: "Based on how the negotiations were going, I think they (Israel) would have struck first, and if that had happened, I would have been forced to join" (11). The translation is clear: the war was not an American decision, but an Israeli dictate. Netanyahu himself admitted his joy, saying: "This allows us to do what I've wanted to do for 40 years: deliver a crushing blow to the terrorist regime" (12).
Conclusion
If Trump had the power to protect Iranian protesters and did not, if he could reveal the truth in the Epstein case but hides it, if he could respect America's allies but insults them, then why all this? The answer is simple: the war was not for Iran, but to please Netanyahu. In the theater of American politics, Trump stands on the stage of leadership, but he moves puppets whose strings are held by the Israeli Prime Minister, while behind the curtain hang Epstein's papers soaked in the blood of victims, and the dignity of European leaders torn between "Donald's" shoes.
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تناقضات ترامب: من أوراق إبستين إلى حرب إيران بأمر نتنياهو
في مشهد سياسي يضج بالتناقضات، يبرز الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب كشخصية إشكالية تجمع بين خطاب القوة المفرغة من المضمون، وملفات شخصية عالقة، وولاء مطلق للمشروع الإسرائيلي. فالحرب على إيران لم تأت كضرورة استراتيجية أمريكية، بل كحلقة في سلسلة طويلة من التناقضات التي تطارد رجل الأعمال الذي أصبح رئيساً.
من ملف إبستين إلى القنابل الذرية
قبل أن يقصف ترامب إيران، كان اسمه يتردد في أروقة قضية جيفري إبستين. فالمستندات القضائية المنشورة حديثاً تتضمن اتهامات لترامب بالاعتداء الجنسي على قاصر في الثمانينيات، حيث زعمت امرأة أن إبستين قدمها لترامب وهي في الثالثة عشرة من عمرها، وأن الرئيس الأمريكي حاول إجبارها على ممارسة الجنس الفموي قبل أن تعضه فيرد بلكمها وطردها (1). ورغم نفي البيت الأبيض، تبقى الأسئلة معلقة: كيف لرجل متهم في مثل هذه القضايا أن يقود حرباً تحت شعار "الأخلاق"؟
داء العظمة وكرامة القادة
لم يكتف ترامب بملف إبستين العالق، بل أضاف إليه سلوكاً استعلائياً نادراً. فتصريحاته الأخيرة لقادة أوروبا تجاوزت كل الحدود الدبلوماسية. فعندما حاول الرئيس الفرنسي إيمانويل ماكرون التواصل معه باقتراح عشاء عمل، رد ترامب علناً: "لا أحد يريده لأنه سيرحل قريباً" (2). أما رئيس الوزراء البريطاني كير ستارمر، فوصفه بأنه "غبي جداً" لأنه ينوي التخلي عن جزيرة دييغو غارسيا (3). والأكثر إثارة للشفقة كان مشهد الأمين العام لحلف الناتو مارك روته وهو يخاطب ترامب بعبارة "Dear Donald" ويوقِّع رسائله بـ"Yours, Mark"، ليُفاجأ بنشر ترامب للرسالة على وسائل التواصل كدليل على الخضوع (4). هذا السلوك يكشف عقدة نقص عميقة، تجعل ترامب يتصور نفسه إمبراطوراً يعين رؤساء الدول ويقيلهم حسب مزاجه.
بين نفي النووي والهوس بالضرب
التناقض الأكبر يتجلى في الموقف من إيران. فبعد قصف يونيو 2025، أعلن ترامب بكل ثقة: "المواقع النووية الإيرانية دُمِّرت بالكامل!" (5). لكنه بعد ثمانية أشهر فقط، عاد ليصرح بأن إيران "كانت قريبة من الحصول على قنبلة نووية" وكان لا بد من ضربها (6). بل إنه هدد مراراً بحماية المتظاهرين الإيرانيين، ليتنحى فجأة مدعياً أن طهران أوقفت القتل، بينما تشير التقارير الدولية إلى مقتل أكثر من 7000 متظاهر (7). هذا التخبط ليس ضعفاً في المعلومات، بل دليل على أن الحرب كانت مقررة سلفاً، والتبريرات تتغير حسب الحاجة.
نتنياهو: العراب الحقيقي للحرب
لكن خيط الدم الواصل بين كل هذه التناقضات يحمل اسماً واحداً: بنيامين نتنياهو. تقارير نيويورك تايمز تؤكد أن رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بدأ الضغط على ترامب لشن الحرب منذ ديسمبر الماضي في منتجع مار-أ-لاغو (8). وبحسب المصادر، فإن نتنياهو حدد مواعيد الضربة المحتملة، وناقش مع ترامب سبل إسقاط القيادة الإيرانية (9). ولتأكيد السيطرة الإسرائيلية المطلقة، عندما طلب نتنياهو تأجيل الضربة في يناير لتعزيز دفاعات إسرائيل، وافق ترامب فوراً (10).
حتى أن ترامب اعترف بشكل غير مباشر بأنه مجرد منفذ، قائلاً للصحفيين: "بناءً على سير المفاوضات، أعتقد أنهم (إسرائيل) كانوا سيضربون أولاً، ولو حدث ذلك لكنت اضطررت للانضمام" (11). الترجمة واضحة: الحرب لم تكن قراراً أمريكياً، بل إملاء إسرائيلي. ونتنياهو نفسه اعترف بفرحته قائلاً: "هذا يسمح لنا بفعل ما كنت أتمنى فعله منذ 40 عاماً: توجيه ضربة ساحقة لنظام الإرهاب" (12).
خاتمة
إذا كان ترامب يمتلك القدرة على حماية المتظاهرين الإيرانيين ولم يفعل، وإذا كان قادراً على كشف الحقيقة في قضية إبستين لكنه يخفيها، وإذا كان يستطيع احترام حلفاء أمريكا لكنه يهينهم، فلماذا كل هذا؟ الجواب بسيط: الحرب لم تكن لإيران، بل لإرضاء نتنياهو. ففي مسرح السياسة الأمريكية، يقف ترامب على خشبة القيادة، لكنه يحرك دمىً يمسك خيوطها رئيس وزراء إسرائيل، بينما تتدلى خلف الستار أوراق إبستين المبتلة بدماء الضحايا، وكرامة القادة الأوروبيين الممزقة بين أحذية "دونالد".
المصادر
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