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and the hypocrites... (Surah Al 'Imran: 166-167)
It is made clear in the verses that, as all events occur by
Allah's will, there is no logical or rational reason to forget
that all things are under His control. As He is the All-
Knowing, every stage and moment of one's life and destiny
takes place because He wills it to. No matter how such an
event may appear, it always contains auspicious and great
wisdom. But people, both believers and non-believers, may
not always understand that wisdom. Sometimes they may
see it and give thanks to Allah; sometimes they may be
unable to see it but still retain their trust in Allah, knowing
with certainty that He creates everything with great good
and wisdom.

The logic of a little faith, a little idolatry is a
grave mistake
Covert idolatry is a gross self-deception that arises from
adopting the twisted logic of a little faith and a little idolatry
and of thinking perversely that no harm will come to me
from a little idolatry in my faith. All believers are to dedicate
themselves to Allah at every moment and to make no con-
cessions on this matter, for these are core requirements of
faith and reason. Therefore, they must not even entertain
the thought that any person or entity other than Allah pos-
sesses any actual power. Allah commands His servants not
to attribute equals to Him and reinforces the truth that
everything is under His control in the Qur'an:
Say: "Praise be to Allah and peace be upon His servants
whom He has chosen." Is Allah better, or what you