Theological Implications of Divine Omniscience in Islamic Thought:
_Islamic Perspective:_
1. Quran: 2:29, 6:59, 22:70 (God’s knowledge encompasses all)
2. Hadith: “God’s knowledge is comprehensive.” (Bukhari)
_Theological Implications:_
1. God’s sovereignty and control
2. Predestination and human free will
3. Nature of revelation and prophecy
4. Human accountability and responsibility
5. Concept of fate (Qadar) and destiny
_Islamic Theological Debates:_
1. Jabriyyah vs. Qadariyyah (predestination vs. free will)
2. Ash’ariyyah vs. Mu’tazilah (God’s justice and knowledge)
3. Maturidiyyah vs. Hanbali (God’s attributes and essence)
_Scholarly Contributions:_
1. Imam Al-Ghazali (Integration of theology and philosophy)
2. Ibn Taymiyyah (Defense of divine attributes)
3. Ibn Rushd (Averroes) (Philosophical interpretation)
4. Fakhr al-Din al-Razi (Systematic theology)
_Theological Principles:_
1. Tawhid (God’s unity and uniqueness)
2. ‘Ilm Allah (God’s knowledge)
3. Qadr Allah (God’s power and decree)
4. Hikmah (God’s wisdom)
_Practical Implications:_
1. Trust in God’s wisdom and plan
2. Submission to divine decree
3. Accountability and moral responsibility
4. Seeking guidance through prayer and reflection
_Dua (Prayer) for Guidance:_
“O Allah, grant me understanding of Your divine omniscience.”
_Recommended Resources:_
1. “The Incoherence of the Philosophers” by Al-Ghazali
2. “The Book of Theological Discussions” by Ibn Taymiyyah
3. “Islamic Theology” by Dr. Muhammad Yusuf
4. “The History of Islamic Theology” by Josef van Ess
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