Why Do Atheists Feel Guilt If There Is No God?
- Muiz As-Siddeeqi
- Jun 29
- 1 min read
Why Do Atheists Feel Guilt If There Is No God?
If there’s no God...
No Judgment Day…
No Heaven…
No Hell…
Then why do atheists still feel guilty?
Why does the liar feel shame?
Why does the cheater feel regret?
Why does the murderer feel haunted?
If we’re just random matter,
If “right and wrong” are just opinions,
If there’s no ultimate accountability…
Then why does the soul suffer?
Because deep down, every soul knows:
There’s a Watcher.
There’s a Reckoning.
There’s a Truth that cannot be escaped.
Allah says:
“Indeed, the soul is ever inclined to evil — except those upon whom my Lord has mercy.”
— [Surah Yūsuf 12:53]
And He also says:
“And the human being is a witness against himself — even if he puts forward excuses.”
— [Surah al-Qiyāmah 75:14-15]
Even if the tongue denies Allah,
The heart still fears Him.
The conscience still cries out.
The guilt still burns.
That guilt? It’s not random.
It’s a warning sign from your Creator.
A reminder that you weren’t made to sin freely.
You were made to return.
Islam doesn’t just expose sin — it invites repentance.
No matter your past, Allah can forgive.
But only if you’re honest with yourself.
If you feel guilt…
That’s your soul begging for guidance.
So listen.
Because atheism can’t clean your heart.
Only Allah can.
Lā ilāha illa Allāh.
Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allāh.
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