Eschatological Beliefs Flashcards
What do Muslims believe about predestination
Thing that happens in this world is planned by Allah
He has foreknowledge of all things
No change can take place to what he has written unless it is the will of Allah
Muslims are taught to accept all things as the will of Allah
Problem of evil
Humans cannot be judged fairly if Allah has determined their actions
Different understandings of predestination
Human free will means there can be no predestination. On the day of judgement they will be judged on the actions they have made with their free will
Divine intercession - Allah can show mercy to sinners and free them from hell
Shi’a Muslims believe in partial free will. Allah knows everything but he can choose to change anything he wills at any time. Human actions can cause changes
