Belief That Both Good and Evil Occur by the Will of Allah

In this chapter, the author addresses a profound element of Islamic creed — the belief that all things, including good and evil, occur by the decree of Allah. This is the sixth pillar of iman, yet often misunderstood. The author clarifies that belief in destiny (qadar) is not about surrender or passivity, but about inner balance, resilience, and elevated trust.

Key insight:

“Belief in destiny is not surrender — it is a refined form of patience and gratitude. Man acts — Allah affirms.”

The author explains that humans are granted freedom of choice, but outcomes lie in divine wisdom. This reveals a delicate harmony between effort and submission.

Examples:

“If illness strikes — that is a test. How you respond — that is your choice.”
 “If one becomes wealthy — it is provision. How one uses it — that is accountability.”

Using Quranic verses and prophetic traditions, the author shows that faith in qadar does not excuse inaction. Rather, it teaches to accept with dignity, stay humble in success, and resilient in trial.

Main ideas:
 – Destiny as understood in Islamic theology
 – The fine line between free will and divine will
 – Good and evil as opportunities for response, not judgments
 – Patience, gratitude, and trust as pillars of belief in qadar
 – Destiny is not fatalism — it is a guide for striving with wisdom