THE SOCIETAL IMPACT OF CONTEMPORARY ATHEISM AND THE CHALLENGES FACING WITH MUSLIM INDIVIUAL

ABSTRACT

The rational and transmissible evidence, sense and instinct indicate the existence of the GOD, glory be to Him. This right path leads to a peaceful life that leads to happiness and prosperity, As he went along this path, he was caught by the claws of atheism, whether in its old or contemporary means. This belief, which started with a thought, an idea, a determination, then a will, then action, emerged and spread in many countries and regions, which affected community life through the mobilization of ideas and contamination of belief until the situation of the reassuring and believing in God and his existence reached the state of denying his existence. The importance of this study came in explaining the effects of contemporary atheism on the societal life of the Muslim individual and the search for the most effective and best ways and methods to confront this overwhelming stream of destructive atheist ideas. The challenges are great and the responsibilities are great, especially in light of the increasing spread of this incurable disease, and this study aims to clarify the meaning of contemporary atheism and the difference between it and old atheism and to find scientific and practical steps to address this phenomenon. The researcher followed the content analysis approach and the descriptive analytical approach for the qualitative studies contained in the field and department of atheism. This study resulted in a clarification of the meaning of contemporary atheism, the most important ideas and schools, and the statistics of the impact of atheism on individuals and societies. The most important ways and means to confront and address this danger, whether at the individual or community level, were reached.

Keywords: Atheism, Contemporary Atheism, Society.