Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah’s agreement with the Shafi’i scholars regarding belief in predestination and destiny

Abstract

The subject of this message is belief in predestination and destiny, and what is related to this great pillar in terms of its definition will be presented. Explaining the difference between predestination and destiny, its levels, and the issue of guidance and misguidance, then explaining the question: Is it permissible to attribute evil to God? This is supported by the statements of the investigators from the Shafi’i scholars, then by the statements of Sheikh Al- Islam Ibn Taymiyyah in order to prove that the Sheikh of Islam was preceded by other Shafi’i scholars, and that he was not alone in saying something new; Rather, his statements are consistent with the statements of the investigators from the Shafi’i scholars.