Sharh Tahawiyyah Page 288 [verified] -

“And the decree and predestination ( al-qada’ wa al-qadr ) are Allah’s secret amongst His creation. Allah has not given any angel brought near nor any prophet sent to knowledge of it. Delving into it and excessively reflecting upon it leads only to destruction, deprivation, and transgression. Thus, be extremely cautious—with the utmost caution—regarding speculation, thought, and whispering on this matter.”

(transmitted by Abu Muti’ al-Balkhi) regarding the location of The Question: Al-Balkhi asked Abu Hanifa about a person who says, sharh tahawiyyah page 288

: When "Iman" and "Islam" appear in the same context—such as in the famous Hadith of Gabriel —Iman refers to inner beliefs (the six pillars), while Islam refers to outward acts (the five pillars). 2. Does Iman Include Works? “And the decree and predestination ( al-qada’ wa

If you have ever been asked, “If Allah has written everything, then why punish someone for what Allah made them do?”—you will find the classical answer on page 288. The answer is not a logical syllogism to satisfy the philosopher. Instead, it is: If you have ever been asked, “If Allah