What Came First, Atheism mise Religion?

[Nanees]

obviously religion had to exist first in order for someone to be able to deny it.

athiesm is a lack of religion. its kind of how 'dark' is simply a lack of light, without first defining light you cannot define dark.

[Dudaaye]

Quran: Surah 4.

37. for We have prepared, for those who resist Faith, a punishment that steeps them in contempt;-

39. And what burden Were it on them if they had faith in Allah and in the Last Day,

42. On that day those who reject Faith and disobey the apostle will wish that the earth Were made one with them: But never will they hide a single fact from Allah.