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Principle 6: Belief in Al-Qada' and Al-Qadar (Divine Decree and Predestination)
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And says:
'~ ••Say, 'Even ifyou had been inside your houses, those decreed <strong>to</strong>
be killed would have come out <strong>to</strong> their death beds: "
(Qur'ln: Alu 'Imrln: 154)
Hence, when a striver feels all such incitements through his belief in Allah's
Divine Decree, he endures striving in Allah's cause until full vic<strong>to</strong>ry is realized
and utter domination ofIslam and Muslims is attained.
Similarly, through belief in Allah's Divine Decree and Predestination,
production and abundance of resources are secured. A believer, moreover,
becomes completely certain that people will never cause harm not predestined by
Allah. Furthermore, they will never benefit anyone with other than what Allah
predestined for him. Ifhe retains this firm belief, he will never eXperience laziness
or even feel afraid ofanyone. He will put his trust in Allah Alone and, thus, turns
energetic in order <strong>to</strong> earn his living. In case he has a setback or fails in fulfilling his
aim, he will not turn away from exerting his utmost efforts continually. At times
of tribulations, he will not lament his misfortune but he will submit <strong>to</strong> Allah's
Divine Decree by fully relying on Him and putting his full trust in Him. He will,
further, correct his mistakes and hold himself accountable for everything he does.
In this way, our nation will flourish and all interests will be fulfilled. Almighty
Allah says:
'~nd whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him.
Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set
for everything a [decreed Jextent:' (Qur'ln: At-Iala.q: 3)
Al-Wald' and AI-Bard' (Amity and Enmity)
The focus of the previous chapters have been on giving a brief account of
the fundamental principles of the Islamic faith. The focus of the forthcoming
chapters is assigned <strong>to</strong> illustrate the necessity ofkeeping amity with the believers
and enmity <strong>to</strong>wards the enemies ofAllah. Therefore, believers must endear those
of firm and sincere faith and, meanwhile, have hatred and enmity <strong>to</strong>ward all
polytheists.
This principle is one ofthe fundamentals of the religion of Ibrahim (PBUH),
which we are commanded <strong>to</strong> enjoin. Almighty Allah says:
"There has already been for you an excellent pattern in Abraham
and those with him, when they said <strong>to</strong> their people, 'Indeed, we
are disassociated from you and from whatever you worship
other than Allah. We have denied you, and there has appeared
between us and you animosity and hatred forever until you
believe in Allah Alone:" (Qur'an: Al-Mumtahinah: 4)