predestination
advancedC1/ˌpriːdɛstəˈneɪʃən/ · pre-des-ti-na-tion
The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.
Meanings
The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.
وہ عقیدہ جو بتاتا ہے کہ خدا نے ہمیشہ ان لوگوں کا انتخاب کیا ہے جنہیں وہ بچانا چاہتا ہے۔
مقدر
muqaddar
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- predestination debate
- rebirth and predestination
- concept of predestination
Example Sentences
The doctrine of predestination has been a central theme in many theological discussions.
مقدر کا عقیدہ بہت سی مذہبی بحثوں میں ایک مرکزی موضوع رہا ہے۔
Muqaddar ka aqeedah bohat si mazhabi behasoon mein ek markazi mauzoo raha hai.
Many philosophers explore the implications of predestination on human behavior.
بہت سے فلسفیوں نے انسانی رویے پر مقدر کے اثرات کی کھوج کی ہے۔
Bohat se falsafiyon ne insani rawaiye par muqaddar ke asraat ki khoj ki hai.
In some religious texts, predestination is indicated as a divine plan.
کچھ مذہبی متون میں، مقدر کو ایک الہی منصوبہ کے طور پر ذکر کیا گیا ہے۔
Kuch mazhabi matoon mein, muqaddar ko ek ilahi mansuba ke tor par zikr kiya gaya hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Pre- (before) + destination (a place), think of where you're going before you get there.
Imagine a road map where every destination is marked in advance, representing planned routes.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم بھی دیکھیں گے، لازم ہے کہ ہم بھی دیکھیں گے
Hum bhi dekhen ge, laazim hai ke hum bhi dekhen ge
We too shall see, it is certain that we shall see too.
— Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Dard Ashob
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو کچھ مقدر میں ہے وہی ہوتا ہے
Jo kuch muqaddar mein hai wahi hota hai
What is in fate happens.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "praedestinatio" — the act of determining beforehand
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved through theological discourse, gaining prominence in discussions of divine sovereignty and human free will.