The sequence of causes and effects means that every effect has a specific cause and every cause has a specific effect; neither can a particular effect result and come into existence from just any cause and without any intermediary, nor can a particular cause bring into existence any effect without any intermediary. In reality, everything…
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It is proved by solid logical…
“It is proved by solid logical proofs, firm philosophical reasoning, and supported by evidence from the Qur’an, that the whole universe from its beginning till the end, has been created by a single act of Divine will. That is, infinite things come into existence, all created by the Divine will, but not by separate wills…
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The existence of a cause and its connection…
“The existence of a cause and its connection and relationship to its effect is one and the same and not two entities. A duality and separation cannot be postulated into it. Thus, God’s willing it means willing the specific relationship between it and its specific cause. This causal chain can be followed until it reaches…
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With regard to evil and the bad things…
“With regard to evil and the bad things that take place in the world, the monotheists know that nothing is by accident and chance and that there is a rhyme and reason to everything. They believe that these bad things are either just punishments or purposeful tests that lead to rewards. What about those that…
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By God’s justice what is meant is that…
“By God’s justice what is meant is that He does not leave the merits and capacities of any existent unattended to and hanging in the air, as it were. On the contrary he gives to everything its due. By God’s wisdom what is meant is that God’s creation and design is the best possible. ”…
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