مفهوم البداء عند السنة و الإمامية من الشيعة

Abstract EN

The research is aimed at recognizing the real meaning of11 Al-bada" (knowledge after ignorance) according to Sunni and Group scholars in addition to moderate Shiite imamates.

The real meaning of this concept according to the two sects is knowledge after ignorance.

The distinction between the two concepts and judging it according to the two sects is also discussed.

The meaning of "Al-bada" according to Sunni and Group scholars is to endorse ignorance on God (i.e.

to deny God’s pre-knowledge) and that contradicts with the belief that God is all knowing and eternal.

Hence, they banned this concept of "Al-bada" and considered it as blasphemous and those who believe in it are infidels and should be excluded from the sect.

Moderate Shiite scholars believe in the eternity of God and that He has pre-knowledge and therefore the concept of "Al-bada" does not exceed the concept of fate prevention and that fate can be prevented by true repentance, getting close to God through good deeds, obedience to Him, and prayers to Him.

Therefore, those who believe in the concept of "Al-bada" contradict with the belief of God’s eternity and pre-knowledge and are considered as infidels and should be excluded from the sect.

The two sects, therefore, have the same opinion on the concept of "Al-bada" although they disagree on it semantically.