2.1.10 Eschatological beliefs and teachings Flashcards
What does al-Qad’r mean?
predestination
Muslims (especially Sunni) believe that everything that happens is planned by Allah - Muslims are taught to accept that all things
What does sifat mean?
Allah’s foreknowledge of all things - including things that have yet to happen
Do all Muslims agree on eschatological teaching?
No - 3 main views
Jabrites believe that all actions are determined by Allah and that there is no free will - raises questions about suffering
Mutazilites believe humans have free will and therefore there is no predestination (Shi’a believe this)
Asharism believe that Allah created everything including actions but also created freewill so that people can choose their actions
Source of authority
Surah 13:11
Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.
