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Badāʾ (Divine Alteration of Decree)

The Shīʿī theological concept that God may alter what He had earlier disposed, reconciling foreknowledge with apparent change.

The Shīʿī theological concept that God may alter what He had earlier disposed, reconciling foreknowledge with apparent change.

Key passages(2)

Sharh Tanqih · al-Qarafi

High

Usul Min Kafi · Muhammad ibn Ya'qub al-Kulayni

High