tahditaan

Tahditaan is a term that appears in certain Islamic theological discussions, particularly within the Mu'tazila school of thought. It refers to the concept of God's justice or fairness in His actions and decrees. Mu'tazila theologians emphasized that God's actions must be inherently just and good, and that He is not capable of acting unjustly. This belief was central to their understanding of God's attributes and His relationship with humanity.

The concept of tahditaan posits that God's justice is not merely a matter of His will, but rather an essential attribute that guides His actions. They argued that if God were to act unjustly, it would contradict His perfect nature and wisdom. Therefore, everything God commands and decrees must be good and just, and His punishment of wrongdoers and reward of the righteous is a manifestation of this divine justice.

This theological position contrasts with other Islamic schools of thought, such as Ash'arism, which tend to place more emphasis on God's absolute will and power, suggesting that what God wills is good and just simply because He wills it, rather than because it conforms to an independent standard of goodness or justice. The debate around tahditaan highlights fundamental differences in how different Islamic theological schools conceptualize divine attributes and the nature of God's sovereignty.