Theological Themes in the Hadiths Concerning Having Good Expectations of Allah Almighty

Abstract

The research discussed the doctrinal implications of hadiths concerning having good thoughts about Allah. It adopted the inductive, deductive and analytical approaches and addressed the concept of "Thought", its meanings in the Quran and introduced the related doctrinal implications. It highlighted the meaning of hadiths about having good thoughts about Allah, categorized such thoughts and extracted the prominent doctrinal implications. The findings included: that hadiths about having good thoughts about Allah affirm several attributes of Allah, such as His presence, nearness, mercy and forgiveness; that having good thoughts about Allah is linked to belief in His names and attributes and can only be achieved through a servant's correct knowledge; and that the vastness of Allah's mercy and the immensity of His forgiveness are among the prominent doctrinal implications of hadiths about having good thoughts about Allah. One of the prominent recommendations is to strengthen the focus on the inner workings of the heart in school curricula and academic lessons, given their significant impact on establishing sound doctrine and faithful conduct. The application of doctrinal principles found in hadiths about having good expectations of Allah in addressing contemporary intellectual deviations.