{"_id":"668da07d0b76658b4c23388d","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is there a concept of self-fulfilling prophecies in Islam?\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies a thing in Islam? And if not would it be considered Shirk to believe in them?\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"A self-fulfilling prophecy is an expectation or belief that can influence your behaviors, leading the belief to come true. In other words, if you believe something will happen, your behavior and actions may unconsciously align to bring about the expected outcome. Here’s how it typically works: an individual holds a belief or expectation about a situation or another person. This belief influences their behavior towards the situation or person, which then affects how the situation unfolds or how the other person reacts. Consequently, the initial belief or expectation comes true due to the influenced behavior.\\n\\nFor example, if a student believes they will fail a test, they might not study as hard, become anxious, or perform poorly because of their lack of confidence. As a result, they do indeed fail the test, thereby confirming the original belief. This cycle reinforces the initial expectation, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. This is simply human behavior.\\n\\nAllah created us with the intellectual capacity to make decisions and gave us the ability to freely choose our beliefs and determine our own actions. We believe Allah is All-Knowing of every decision we will make, but His knowledge does not hinder our free will. Additionally, we believe that everything that happens is according to Allah's Knowledge, Will, and Power. Therefore, there is nothing about the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies that would contradict or conflict with our beliefs.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c232859","tag":"Aqeedah: Allah ﷻ‎","count":66},{"_id":"668d9fe50b76658b4c23285c","tag":"Unseen: Other","count":22},{"_id":"668d9fec0b76658b4c232939","tag":"Shirk","count":8}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:33.255Z"}