References: The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: God’s Predestination And Decree, Its Meaning And Significance

The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: God’s Predestination And Decree, Its Meaning And Significance

Qur’anic References (Belief in Qadr – Divine Decree)

• “Indeed, all things We created with decree.” (54:49)
• “No calamity befalls on the earth or in yourselves except that it is in a Book before We bring it into existence.” (57:22)
• “Indeed, Allah has power over all things.” (2:20)
• “And you do not will except that Allah wills.” (76:30)
• “Say: Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us.” (9:51)

Hadith References (Belief in Qadr)

• The Prophet said: “Faith is to believe in Allah… and in destiny, its good and its bad.”
• The Prophet said: “Know that what has missed you was not meant to befall you, and what has befallen you was not meant to miss you.”
• The Prophet said: “The first thing Allah created was the Pen, and He said to it: Write.”

Meaning of Predestination (Qadr)

Definition

• Qadr:
  • Allah’s knowledge and control over all events
• Everything:
  • Happens by Allah’s will

Qur’anic References

• “Allah has created everything and determined it with precise determination.” (25:2)

Key Concepts

• Allah knows:
  • Past, present, future
• Allah decides:
  • What happens

Elements of Belief in Qadr

1. Knowledge of Allah (ʿIlm)

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things.” (2:282)

2. Writing (Kitābah)

Hadith References

• “The Pen wrote everything that will happen.”

3. Will (Mashī’ah)

Qur’anic References

• “You do not will except that Allah wills.” (76:30)

4. Creation (Khalq)

Qur’anic References

• “Allah created all things.” (39:62)

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Relationship Between Qadr and Human Free Will

Qur’anic References

• “Whoever wills – let him believe, and whoever wills – let him disbelieve.” (18:29)

Key Concepts

• Humans:
  • Have limited free will
• Allah:
  • Has complete knowledge and control

Balance

• Humans:
  • Responsible for actions
• Allah:
  • Knows outcomes

Significance of Belief in Qadr

1. Strengthening Faith

Qur’anic References

• “Allah is sufficient for us…” (3:173)

Impact

• Builds:
  • Trust in Allah
• Removes:
  • Doubt and fear

2. Patience in Hardship

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (94:5–6)

Hadith References

• The Prophet said: “How wonderful is the affair of the believer…”

Impact

• Encourages:
  • Patience (Ṣabr)

3. Gratitude in Success

Qur’anic References

• “If you are grateful, I will increase you.” (14:7)

Impact

• Promotes:
  • Thankfulness

4. Responsibility for Actions

Qur’anic References

• “Every soul is responsible for what it has earned.” (74:38)

Impact

• Encourages:
  • Accountability

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5. Avoiding Arrogance

Qur’anic References

• “And do not walk upon the earth exultantly.” (17:37)

Impact

• Success:
  • Attributed to Allah
• Prevents:
  • Pride

6. Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)

Qur’anic References

• “And upon Allah let the believers rely.” (3:122)

Impact

• Builds:
  • Reliance on Allah

Summary Table

Key Concepts from References

• Qadr:
  • Core belief in Islam
• Balances:
  • Divine control and human choice
• Influences:
  • Behavior and mindset

Frequently Used References in Exams

• 54:49 → Everything decreed
• 57:22 → Recorded destiny
• 76:30 → Allah’s will
• Hadith: “Faith is to believe…”
• Hadith: “What missed you…”

How This Topic Appears in Exams (Reference Use)

• Students should:
  • Define:
    • Qadr
  • Explain:
    • Meaning and significance
  • Use:
    • Qur’anic and Hadith references
• Link:
  • Belief in Qadr → Faith → Actions

Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia (AYLOTI), World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Islamiyat Full Scale Course