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The beliefs in predestination (Al-Qadr) and the afterlife (Akhirah) are among the most important and profound in Islam. They shape how Muslims understand their purpose in life, their moral choices, and what will happen after death.
Al-Qadr means "the decree" or "divine predestination." It is the belief that Allah knows and has determined everything that will happen.
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Allah's knowledge | Allah knows everything — past, present, and future |
| Allah's will | Nothing happens without Allah's will and permission |
| The Preserved Tablet | Everything that will happen is recorded on the Lawh al-Mahfuz (Preserved Tablet) |
| Allah's creation | Allah creates everything, including human actions |
"No disaster strikes upon the earth or among yourselves except that it is in a register before We bring it into being." (Surah Al-Hadid 57:22)
This is one of the most debated topics in Islam. If Allah has predetermined everything, do humans have free will?
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