because who was there?

"Has there not been over Man a long period of Time, when he was nothing--(not even) mentioned? ― Verily We created Man from a drop of mingled sperm, in order to try him: so We gave him (the gifts), of Hearing and Sight. We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will)." [The Qur'an 76:1-3]