Decree and Predestination

2 – All created beings act in accordance with His prior knowledge, inexorably fulfilling the purpose for which He made them, whether that be good or evil. They have no power to secure any benefit for themselves through obedience, nor do they possess any means to stave off disobedience from themselves.

The Angels

3 – He brought creation into existence by His will, without any need compelling Him to do so. Thus He created all the angels for His obedience and fashioned them innately to worship Him. Among them are angels who, by His power, bear the Throne; others circle around it in glorification; still others proclaim His holiness with praise. From their ranks He chose messengers to convey revelation to His human messengers, while others He appointed to administer His command.

Adam (peace be upon him)

4 – Then He created Adam with His own hand and settled him in His Garden, even though, prior to that, He had destined him for the earth; and He forbade him from