Are there any Qur'anic verses that address atheists?
Yes, the Qur'an addresses the concept of disbelief and the attitudes of disbelievers, which can include atheists. One relevant verse is found in Surah An-Nisaa, where it states: Will they not then ponder on the Qur'an? If it had been from other than Allah they would have found therein much incongruity.
4:82. This verse challenges the skeptics to reflect on the coherence and divine origin of the Qur'an, implying that their rejection could stem from a refusal to engage with the truth presented.
Additionally, in Surah Ar-Ra'd, it is mentioned: Had it been possible for a Lecture to cause the mountains to move, or the earth to be torn asunder, or the dead to speak, (this Qur'an would have done so). Nay, but Allah's is the whole command. Do not those who believe know that, had Allah willed, He could have guided all mankind?
13:31. This verse emphasizes the power of the Qur'an and God's authority, suggesting that disbelief is a result of human choice rather than a lack of evidence.
Both verses highlight the Qur'an's invitation for reflection and the consequences of disbelief, which can be understood to address atheistic views as well.
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4:82 · An-Nisaa
4:82 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ ۚ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِندِ غَيْرِ ٱللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا۟ فِيهِ ٱخْتِلَٰفًۭا كَثِيرًۭا
Will they not then ponder on the Qur'an? If it had been from other than Allah they would have found therein much incongruity.
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13:31 · Ar-Ra'd
13:31 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
وَلَوْ أَنَّ قُرْءَانًۭا سُيِّرَتْ بِهِ ٱلْجِبَالُ أَوْ قُطِّعَتْ بِهِ ٱلْأَرْضُ أَوْ كُلِّمَ بِهِ ٱلْمَوْتَىٰ ۗ بَل لِّلَّهِ ٱلْأَمْرُ جَمِيعًا ۗ أَفَلَمْ يَا۟يْـَٔسِ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَن لَّوْ يَشَآءُ ٱللَّهُ لَهَدَى ٱلنَّاسَ جَمِيعًۭا ۗ وَلَا يَزَالُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ تُصِيبُهُم بِمَا صَنَعُوا۟ قَارِعَةٌ أَوْ تَحُلُّ قَرِيبًۭا مِّن دَارِهِمْ حَتَّىٰ يَأْتِىَ وَعْدُ ٱللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُخْلِفُ ٱلْمِيعَادَ
Had it been possible for a Lecture to cause the mountains to move, or the earth to be torn asunder, or the dead to speak, (this Qur'an would have done so). Nay, but Allah's is the whole command. Do not those who believe know that, had Allah willed, He could have guided all mankind? As for those who disbelieve, disaster ceaseth not to strike them because of what they do, or it dwelleth near their home until the threat of Allah come to pass. Lo! Allah faileth not to keep the tryst.
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