A question about disbelief?

Question

Hey everyone. I'm an atheist researching religions and I find that my mind is open but my heart is closed to religion and belief just doesn't come to me.

The Qur'an says that god has placed a seal over the hearts of those who are persistent in sin and arrogance, which describes the factors leading to me becoming atheist as a teenager. I disagreed with rules in the Bible regarding sin (I'm ex-Catholic) and it compelled me to reject god altogether. Did I really disbelieve or did I reject him because of his teachings? Whatever the case, my heart is sealed.

But what about when I was only a child? Before that, when I was seven years old I questioned the existence of god and especially the afterlife. I had been brought up to believe it but deep down I couldn't. Why would my heart have begun to be sealed then when I was not persistent in sin or arrogance?

Another question, if one's heart is sealed because of persistence in sin and arrogance, is there a way to have it unsealed or is someone stuck like that forever?

Answer 1

Allah always gives a chance to a Non-believer.



"And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but afterwards seeks Allâh's Forgiveness, he will find Allâh Oft­Forgiving, Most Merciful." (4:110)



"Will they not repent to Allâh and ask His Forgiveness? For Allâh is Oft­Forgiving, Most Merciful."(5:74)



For those who are ignorant about the truth(Islam), Allah guides them to the truth(Islam) until they know what is really right & what wrong. But if he/she still denies the truth(Islam) out of arrogance or willingly persists the wrong path of sins, Allah places seal over his/her heart. Therefore, it is up to him/her to decide choosing his/her path.



For a Non-believer(whether he/she was an Atheist or follower of any other religion) who embraces Islam, all the major & minor sins he/she commited before becoming a Muslim are forgiven.



btw, watch these videos about Evolution & whether God exists or not. Hope they help:



part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Enc-FmSlNnw

part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNmOM6mrZ1s

part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhfWV0MVdq4

part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjVoT1nh1UY

part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQtgnAva7aI

part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXrj-yFD6k

part 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLjhhIzoKV8

Answer 2

1... Your heart is NOT "sealed" to the truth. #2. The Qur'an is NOT the word of God and will not lead you to him. It is a distraction to keep you from the truth. The ONLY way to God is through his son Jesus Christ who died for our sins.



The Catholic religion also, although much closer to truth than the Qur'an or the Muslim faith is yet another counterfeit. God's word can only be found in the Holy Bible although most man-made religions borrow from it so they'll seem legitimate. Satan begins his work to keep us from God in any way possible from the time that we are aware of anything as children. Again, the true God does NOT place a "seal" over the hearts of those who are persistent in sin and arrogance. The True God LOVES you with a love that cannot be fathomed and is waiting to embrace you if you will merely seek him.



"I am the way the truth and the life, no man cometh to the Father except it be by me".



"In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. The same in the beginning was with God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt amongst men. And the world was made by him yet the world knew him not." 1 John 1



"For whosover believeth in him would not perish but would have everlasting life".



If you are sincere and want to discuss it further just send me an email. If you do so I will speak with you about this by phone if you're willing. God loves you and he is seeking to embrace you.

Answer 3

Good question. I often wonder why some folks are so crazy about religion and God while others just don't get it.

Well it's all about faith and faith happens to be a gift that you can't buy; it must be given. The simple truth is, some folks are given the gift of faith while others are not. I know it doesn't seem fair but that's the way it is.

In the New Testament, Jesus clearly states that Heaven is for those it was prepared for.

Answer 4

Al-Qur'an

[5]. Surah Al-Ma'idah [The Table Spread With Food]



Ayat 17. Surely, in disbelief are they who say that Allah is the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary) . Say (O Muhammad [SAWW](PBUH): "Who then has the least power against Allah, if He were to destroy the Messiah, son of Maryam (Mary), his mother, and all those who are on the earth together?" And to Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them. He creates what He wills. And Allah is Able to do all things.

Answer 5

"Why would my heart have begun to be sealed then when I was not persistent in sin or arrogance?"



Well no, that's just called common sense. I feel the same way you do, I am also a recovering Catholic & I've never truly had "god" in my heart. Hey, if it's not there, don't sweat it. You don't have to adhere to any belief or lack of belief. Don't consider yourself "stuck" either, you are not stuck, you are actually really smart for questioning. You are allowed to question religion and/or "god". You are a human being with your own thoughts, don't let others make you believe otherwise.

Answer 6

is there a way to have it unsealed .....?

yes



pray & pray &pray to the god who Create you



god sent Moses and Jesus and Mohammed



that is it



he is the Lord of the Worlds



Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, if ye had but sure belief.



Your Lord and the Lord of your fathers



Lord of the East and the West and all that is between them, if ye did but understand.



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People have evidence of the existence of God, and the wisdom behind His creation



http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/26745



Atheists Must watch!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyNp-AcrT7Q&feature=related



CONGRATULATING AN ATHEIST



http://www.irf.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=212:proof-of-allahswt&catid=52:comp-irf&Itemid=186



Beautiful Creation; One Creator - One God - One Allah



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U2U6Q4KdTE&feature=related



The Creation of Allah





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdYy6gqEuN8&feature=related

Answer 7

Allah does not change the condition of a person until they change what is in their hearts - Qur'an.