Why Cosmic Existentialism Points to One Supreme Creator

 In an age defined by vast scientific discoveries and personal alienation, cosmic existentialism emerges as a powerful lens to examine not just human life—but our place in the entire universe. Unlike classic existentialism, which focuses on individual freedom and meaning, cosmic existentialism stretches the inquiry: Why does anything exist at all? And why in this particular, fine-tuned way?


These questions don’t just ask what life is, but why the universe is the way it is.



1. The Limits of Material Explanation



Modern science, for all its brilliance, still fails to explain why the universe exists instead of nothing. The Big Bang theory explains a beginning, but not a cause. Quantum mechanics describes behaviors, but not meaning. Cosmic existentialism takes these limits seriously. It asks the human mind to consider that behind order, there must be will—a chooser, not just chance.


And if the universe is governed by laws, who authored those laws?



2. Consciousness and the “Inner Universe”



Another puzzle: consciousness. Humans not only exist—we know we exist. This self-awareness, this depth of feeling, thought, awe, and moral compass—none of it is easily reducible to atoms or neurons. Why do we seek purpose? Why do we instinctively distinguish right from wrong, even when it’s inconvenient?


This points toward something higher than ourselves—a Creator who not only crafted the stars, but planted within us a longing for meaning.



3. Islam’s Response to the Cosmic Question



While various philosophical traditions grapple with these ideas, Islam offers a strikingly direct and profound answer: There is one eternal God—Allah—the sole Creator, Sustainer, and Giver of meaning.


The Qur’an speaks directly to the cosmic existentialist:


“Were they created by nothing, or were they themselves the creators?”

— Surah At-Tur (52:35)


“We did not create the heavens and the earth and what is between them in play.”

— Surah Al-Anbiya (21:16)


The concept of Tawheed (the oneness of God) answers not just the how of existence, but the why. The vastness of the universe isn’t random—it is a sign (ayah) of the One who created it, with wisdom and purpose.



4. Why This View Resonates



Cosmic existentialism resonates with many today because it doesn’t ignore the emotional or spiritual dimension. But without anchoring it in a Divine Reality, it can become nihilistic or directionless. Islam takes this awareness and elevates it—pointing to Allah, not as a vague energy, but a conscious, merciful, all-powerful being who designed the cosmos and cares about the individual.



Conclusion: The Cosmos Is Not Silent



In the silence of deep space, many imagine emptiness. But the existential silence is not void—it is calling us to ask: Who put this in motion? Why am I aware of it? And most importantly, what should I do with this knowledge?


Islam offers the clearest, most coherent response: there is one true God—Allah, the Eternal and Absolute.





Sources & References



  • The Qur’an — Surah At-Tur (52:35), Surah Al-Anbiya (21:16)
  • William Lane Craig, The Kalam Cosmological Argument
  • Roger Penrose, The Emperor’s New Mind (discussion on fine-tuning)
  • John D. Barrow & Frank J. Tipler, The Anthropic Cosmological Principle
  • Dr. Yasir Qadhi – Purpose of Life in Islam
  • Al-Ghazali – Deliverance from Error

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