Islam
evils that do occur are thought to result in future benefits men may not be able to see.
According to Muslim theologians, although events are preordained, man possesses free will
in that he has the faculty to choose between right and wrong, and is thus responsible for his
actions. According to Islamic tradition, all that has been decreed by God is written in alLawh
alMahfz, the "Preserved Tablet".
The Shi'a understanding of predestination is called "divine justice" (Adalah). This doctrine,
originally developed by the Mu'tazila, stresses the importance of man's responsibility for his
own actions. In contrast, the Sunni deemphasize the role of individual free will in the context
of God's creation and foreknowledge of all things.
Duties and practices
Five Pillars
Islam's basic creed (shahadah) written on a plaque in the Great Mosque of Xi'an, China
Rituals of the Hajj (pilgrimage) include walking seven times around the Kaaba in Mecca.The