Is There a Logical Religion?

Posted on 25 July 2025 by Mohammad Ali Hasan Amiruddin — 4 min

This question is intriguing, and the answer is actually simple. But as usual, I can't answer it right away without first laying out a proper line of reasoning—so that the conclusion truly follows logically.

The question involves two key terms: religion and logical. Let’s briefly explore each.

First, about religion. Religion is a system of life that explains how reality works and how humans ought to live. It’s like a computer’s operating system, which consists of a set of instructions or algorithms. This doesn’t mean religion must be accepted to function—because the system continues running whether or not it’s acknowledged. Religion is the life system itself. If life is the platform, then religion is its operating system. Like the mathematical system where 1 + 1 equals 2—regardless of our agreement. We may deny the result, but reality remains unchanged. Similarly, many religious laws continue to apply whether we accept them or not, such as: every living being will eventually die. This rule applies no matter how much we try to escape it.

Second, about being logical. Something is logical if it can be accepted by reason—if it supports sound reasoning. For example: “We can fish in the sea.” This is logical, because fish do live in the sea. Compare that to: “We can fish in the desert.” That’s illogical, because it contradicts reality.

A logical religion, then, is a system of life that supports valid reasoning. It must remain stable in all conditions, apply universally, and not rely on people’s acceptance or rejection. Such a system is constant—it does not change.

Human beings are rational creatures who think in patterns. In fact, we’re like AI machines. Just as AI requires a logical framework to operate, so do we as biological logical entities. That’s why only a religion that is logical can be rationally accepted. A computer, for instance, can only install an operating system with a stable and logical architecture. If the system is flawed, it’s unfit for any machine. The same goes for religion: if it contains logical flaws, contradictions, or blind dogma that causes distress, then it is not worthy of adoption. Religion is supposed to bring peace, not anxiety—and that is only possible through a true religion.

Now back to our original question: Is there a logical religion? Every religion must be tested by how it works. If it’s built upon dogmas that deny logic, it’s not logical. If its scripture constantly changes, contradicts itself, or is full of bias, then it lacks a reliable constant that reason can hold onto. This is like Einstein’s formula, E = mc². If c isn’t constant, the whole formula collapses. Religion is the same—it needs a fixed constant, and that constant is its scripture.

So, which religion is the most logical? The most logical answer is: Islam. Islam offers a stable system backed by the Qur’an, a scripture unchanged for over 14 centuries. The Qur’an is not only textually stable, but also eternally relevant. It presents a clear, contradiction-free concept of God—without ambiguity or blind dogma. It doesn’t demand blind faith but invites rational thought.

The Qur’an’s consistency can be seen in three dimensions:

A text that remains unchanged,
A clear and consistent view of God,
An absence of contradictions—internally and with reality.

For example, the Qur’an says Jesus is the son of Mary—not the son of God. This aligns with biological reality: Jesus was indeed born of Mary, not of God.

What’s most logical about the Qur’an is its frequent challenge to think rationally. Again and again, it asks a fundamental question:

“Why don’t you think?”

That’s what makes Islam compelling. It’s not just a stable faith platform; it welcomes critical thinking. It invites followers to examine its system, to evaluate patterns of goodness based on what it commands. As a result, Muslims obey not out of compulsion, but from deep conviction—because they know exactly why they choose to believe and follow Islam.