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Is it incumbent upon scholars to reconsider the issue of God's foreknowledge? And is adherence to previous definitions a belittlement of intellects? And what is the response to those who believe that God's foreknowledge contradicts His free will and His ability to change His decree?

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Belief in divine decree (al-Qadar) entails affirming Allah's eternal knowledge of all things, and denying this knowledge is an act of disbelief (kufr). Allah is not to be questioned about what He does. The existence of His foreknowledge does not mean that people are held accountable for what they will do until the action is committed by them, so that the proof may be established against them. Issues of divine decree are among those matters that should not be delved into with intellect, as they are a secret among Allah's secrets. It is sufficient for belief in divine decree to affirm its good and its evil, and to believe that Allah created two groups: the people of bliss and the people of hellfire. It is not permissible for common folk to delve into the doubts raised by atheists.

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