Explore Verses Related to miracles only by Allah's leave
At a Glance
📖 Quranic Context
A central tenet of Islamic theology (aqeedah) that defines the nature of prophethood and divine power.
Reinforces Allah's absolute sovereignty (Rububiyyah) and the complete dependence of creation, including prophets, upon Him.
💭 Theological Perspective
Clarifies that prophets are human beings who are granted divine signs, not possessors of inherent supernatural power.
Fosters humility and reliance on Allah alone, preventing the deification of prophets.
Establishes that miracles are a form of divine communication, authorized by God to confirm the truthfulness of His messengers.
Corrects belief (aqeedah) by directing all hope and awe towards Allah, the ultimate cause of all events.
💎 Deeper Insights
The principle of 'bi-idhnillah' is the ultimate theological safeguard against shirk. While other faiths struggled with the deification of their prophets who performed miracles, the Quran preemptively and repeatedly installed this principle to ensure the final message preserved pure monotheism.
— Ibn Kathir, Theological Synthesis
