Hadith on Atheism: Were They Created by Nothing?

Sahih al-Bukhari 4854
Narrated Jubair bin Mut`im: I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting Surat at-Tur in the Maghrib prayer, and when he reached the Verse: ‘Were they created by nothing, Or were they themselves the creators, Or did they create the Heavens and the Earth? Nay, but they have no firm belief Or do they own the treasures of Your Lord? Or have they been given the authority to do as they like…’ (52.35-37) my heart was about to fly (when I realized this firm argument).

• This Hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari 4854 narrates that Jubair bin Mut`im heard the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reciting Surat at-Tur in the Maghrib (evening) prayer. When the Prophet reached the verses that state, “Were they created by nothing, Or were they themselves the creators, Or did they create the Heavens and the Earth? Nay, but they have no firm belief Or do they own the treasures of Your Lord? Or have they been given the authority to do as they like…” (Quran 52:35-37), Jubair’s heart was deeply affected, and he realized the firmness of the argument being presented in these verses. The verses in Surat at-Tur are questioning the disbelief of those who deny the existence of a Creator and their ability to create or control the heavens and the earth. The verses emphasize that these disbelievers lack a firm belief in the truth of their claims, and they do not possess the treasures or authority of Allah, the Lord of the Universe. The impact of these verses on Jubair’s heart highlights the profoundness of the argument presented in the Quran about the existence and greatness of the Almighty Creator.