In view of the growing inquiry and unpredictability about God's existence, this article offers suggestions for how to approach and discover metaphysical truths like God. Students in the new time appear to be interested in ways to God that are not based on faith. This essay examines the ways that can assist individuals in our intellectual quest to understand God. The structures at IUST Campus are exquisite manifestations of human engineering, and design, nestled in the bosom of tall mountains that themselves reflect a design. That gorgeous sight and experience piqued my attention, and this piece is the result of my observations made while I was waiting to compensate my working hours.

It was during a short break of 30-minute pause that I found myself lingering between the ordinary and the profound experiences. The campus of IUST stretched out before me, quietly beautiful, nestled under the watchful shadow of the mountains. It was a calm time and the scene was interesting, yet something about it asked to be looked at a little longer, a little deeper.
Earlier that day, I had spoken to a group of students about the philosophical attempts to prove the existence of God. One of the questions stayed with me persistently. A student had asked, “How do we know God exists?” It was not the kind of question that seeks a quick answer, but one that lingers in the mind and invites reflection.
However, in that quiet moment, I found myself between two kinds of design a) the human and b) the Divine. One is temporary, limited by time and tools. The other is eternal, written into the fabric of existence itself. The philosophers search for answers with reason; the world often answers through presence. Maybe we do not always need to “prove” God in the way we prove a formula. Sometimes, it's enough to recognize the signature in the mountains, in the sea, in ourselves. But our curiosity to know is our condition as Aristotle says. Our curiosity to know God is one of the mind-capturing issues in philosophy; theology, and religion, philosophy appreciates this curiosity and prepares an individual to search for the truth concerning anything. An individual who has strong faith do not need an explanation they go with what is there at the surface level of faith but some curious minds ask questions to satisfy their curiosity. Asking big questions and seeking rational answers is the basic job of philosophy in this sense philosophy in search of the truth engages an individual to explore the adventures of being, reality, and truth in manifold ways. Thus, philosophy and philosophizing are important in the post-truth and AI era because they give birth to curiosity and thinking. As far as the truth is concerned I think it cannot be poured into the heads of humans it rather requires to be reached by each individual. To reach truth one needs to take philosophy as a means to reach truth on their own rather than following the crowd.
Since my curiosity began to get deeper I realized that the real challenge as a philosophy teacher lies in the question: How can we approach God? How can something as infinite and transcendent as God become a subject of human inquiry? This question, in itself, opens the door to multiple interpretations and misunderstandings. Human beings often attempt to understand reality through their senses through what can be seen, touched, measured, or tested. This empirical mindset, while powerful in understanding the physical world, becomes insufficient when applied to metaphysical realities.
Consider this analogy: if someone observes the existence of a mango tree or an apple tree, we expect to be able to see it, touch it, or verify it through our senses. But when the same empirical approach is applied to God it is realized that I don't see God like I see a tree, therefore God must not exist”, the reasoning becomes flawed. It reduces the infinite to the finite, the metaphysical to the physical. The inability to perceive God through the senses is then mistakenly taken as evidence against His existence.
This is where empirical approaches, though successful in their domain, fall short. Some Sciences, by its very nature, operate within the bounds of the observations and the experimentations. But God, as a metaphysical being, transcends these categories. The failure of empirical science to grasp the essence of God is not due to a defect in the existence of God, but rather due to the limitations of approaches and methodologies itself.
Philosophy, on the other hand, opens up the possibility of inquiry beyond the empirical. It offers approaches and methods to engage with questions that transcend physical experience. Through metaphysics, philosophy investigates various crucial metaphysical issues like the ontology of God, humans, causality, necessity, and the ultimate grounds of reality areas where science has little to say.
In this regard, philosophy opens up new lines of thought and offers a wider range of knowledge systems. In this context, we can also refute the unfounded accusations and misunderstandings that are propagated in some societies where philosophy encourages atheism. Philosophy does not contradict faith; rather, it investigates and explores all philosophical questions about religious experiences to enrich it.
It shows that reason, when properly applied, can lead us toward truths that the senses alone cannot reveal. Philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, St. Thomas Augustine, Avicenna, St. Thomas Aquinas, Anselm, and even contemporary thinkers have attempted to build rational foundations for the belief in God. These are not mere acts of faith disguised as argument they are systematic, rational inquiries into the nature of existence, aimed at understanding what it means for something (or someone) to be necessary, eternal, and ultimate.
For the existence of existence among the many responses philosophers have offered, the teleological argument from design seemed to echo most clearly at that moment. The argument is simple in spirit: where there is design, there must be a designer. Just as a finely tuned watch implies a watchmaker, the intricacies of the universe suggest the presence of something or someone greater.
When I look at the orderly beauty surrounding me, the structures of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) are strong and symmetrical, revealing evidence and examples of human engineering and intelligence. Every line and corner demonstrates thoughtful planning and design. And yet, behind them lie ancient mountains that are both silent and gorgeous. I suppose there were no blueprints for them, and no machines chiseled their shape. Their presence seemed more planned than anything we could have imagined and designed.
When we see the grandeur of mountains and the unbroken beauty of nature, we are often struck with a sensation of awe that goes beyond ordinary experience. This awe implies more than just love for beauty, but a profound understanding of purpose and design. Many people believe in a transcendent source because of the wonders of nature, its immense size, complexity, and sublimity. Though it is huge and ordered yet incredibly enigmatic. The Qur'an reflects the existence and functions of mountains, Seas, and the attributes of anything within the cosmos, plant, and animal kingdom which are not just natural characteristics but also representations of almighty majesty, balance, and order. They serve to stabilize the universe, “evoke wonder”, and serve as a reminder of God's power, which ties the material world to a more profound metaphysical reality: that creation is orderly, intentional, and representative of its Creator. Having said that, while applying the principles of logic following argument can be built;
(Major premises)- Being (by being I mean anything that exists including the buildings of IUST) that exhibits a purpose, and order is the result of intelligent design.
(Minor Premises)¬- Mountains, as observed behind IUST or as described in the Qur’an exhibit purpose, and function such as stabilizing the Earth, harmonizing natural systems, and inspiring human reflection.
(Conclusion)-Therefore, it is conceivable that the design of the mountains is not the result of haphazard, aimless processes rather their existence and structure indicates the presence of an intelligent, designer.
I pondered how one might ignore the design of something. View the human body, including the heart, which pumps blood, the lungs, which filter air, the eyes, which convert light into vision, a tiny finger that is so uniquely made that no other can be compared, and the minds that are capable of amazement.
One can also think about the human body specifically fingerprints which are unique identifying characteristics that no two individuals, neither in the past nor in the present, share the same pattern. It is intricately detailed and serves real-world functions, like biometric identification. Such precise uniqueness across billions of people, embedded in something as small as a fingertip, seems highly improbable without a purposeful design. Therefore, the existence and uniqueness of the human ontological structure suggest it is uniquely caused, and symbolically designed.
Moreover, when we pause to observe the natural world not just its beauty, but its order, design, and balance, one of the crucial questions emerges: Could all of this be the result of mere chance?
Consider the oceans, whose powerful tides rise and fall in exact time, not filling up even if all rivers and waters flow into them, and how these mighty oceans are managed by gravitational forces between the earth and the moon. What happens to the sea when it defies gravity and becomes deadly in the shape of floods, tsunamis, and storms? What if it couldn't be balanced, organized, and controlled? The order and harmony in the universe show that the seas if going uncontrolled would represent a mighty force of unimaginable chaos. Without order, the seas could overwhelm life on earth, and disrupt the balance necessary for the environment.
Planting, growing, harvesting, and resting allow life to continue through the seasonal change in predictable cycles. What if the world stopped transitioning from the severe winter to the spring? Observe how darkness is eliminated when the sun interacts with the earth at the ideal distance, which provides warmth and light that is neither too much to burn nor too little to freeze. What if the sun is too hot or too cold, or if day never ends or night never sets? What would happen if the cosmos lost its equilibrium and order? One can observe how life adapts with incredible adaptability, plants bloom in frigid tundra’s, critters survives in the pitch-black pressures of the deep seas, and ecosystems thrive in perfect harmony. This is not automatic; it is not chaos, rather, it portrays that everything in the world is arranged and stitched with purpose. It appears that someone established the stage, tweaking each aspect to support life, preserve balance, and inspire wonder in those who are prepared to look closely. Therefore, everything we encounter is more than a function; it is harmony; and everything we envision is more than a means of survival; rather, it is a design, and a thoughtful mind may logically draw the conclusion that a designer exists. This reminds me of Muzaffar Warsi's thought-provoking composition which reveals that God is the unseen force maintaining the intricate order of existence. "Koi to hai jo nizam-e-hasti chala raha hai, wahi Khuda hai”.

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