Muslim Atheist Dialogue Part 3

and why did he make those bad people, so that they can later rot in hell.
But then how is he merciful that shows that god is more of a sadist who derives pleasure from all this.

As I have stated earlier, God has not made people to rot in hell. In the Noble Quran God has stated that Humanity is created to worship Him. Thus it is our purpose in life, to serve God and obey His commands. It is God’s infinite mercy that He has time and again sent Messengers to remind Humanity of their true purpose in life. It is God’s infinite Mercy through which a man or woman can obtain salvation even on their deathbed after a life of Sin and Vice. It is God who says “If you walk towards me, I shall run towards you”. Thus God is there to help us, guide us and provide us peace. Condition is, we should be willing to embrace it, make at least some effort to search for the truth. “This truth shall indeed set you free from being a slave of thy self”, selfishly serving your needs, wants and desires is not the means of happiness or contentment. I have seen the poorest of the poor people embracing Islam and gaining the utmost of happiness and contentment. Similarly there are numerous people I have met who have all the wealth they wanted, yet they cannot sleep at night. They are filled with disease such that the dog in their house eats better food than them. Thus satisfaction and success is not in wealth, but in spirituality and faith. There is nothing more important than contentment of the heart & soul!