How is the existence of Raqib Atid (ever-observant and ready recorder) explained, given that Allah encompasses all things in knowledge?
The verses indicate the comprehensiveness of Allah's eternal and everlasting knowledge. Scholars have mentioned several wisdoms behind entrusting angels with recording the deeds of people, among them:
1. The knowledge of the accountable person that there are angels entrusted with recording their deeds deters them from evil acts.
2. The possibility of weighing these scrolls on the Day of Judgment. Weighing deeds is not possible, but weighing the scrolls is.
3. Belief in everything mentioned in the , whether its reason is understood or not, for Allah does what He wills and decrees what He desires.
4. Providing tangible, perceptible evidence to establish proof against a person.
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