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JAMB UTME - Islamic Religious Studies - 2003

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‘Verily when He intends a thing His command is ‘Be’ and it ‘is’(Q.36:82)From this Qur’anic passage derives the

Muslim belief in

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The Qur'anic passage "Verily when He intends a thing His command is ‘Be’ and it ‘is’" (Q.36:82) highlights the power and will of Allah. Muslims believe that Allah has the power to make anything happen simply by saying "Be" and it comes into existence. This belief is a core part of Islamic theology and is referred to as the doctrine of divine command. This doctrine highlights the belief that Allah is the all-powerful Creator and sustainer of the universe. He has complete control over everything that happens and has the power to make anything happen just by His will. Muslims believe that Allah's power and will are not limited by any external factors and that everything that happens in the world is a result of His divine decree. Therefore, the belief in predestination is derived from this Qur'anic passage. It is the idea that Allah has already determined everything that will happen in the world, including the fate of individuals, and that everything happens according to His divine will. This belief is central to Islamic faith and is mentioned in many other passages of the Quran.
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