Explanation and Analysis of al-Bada in view of Feyz al-Qasani

In this paper we analyze and explain the view of Feyz al-Qasani on the doctrine of Bada’. Feyz has discussed this doctrine in the numerous works, and on the basis of various principles such as the constant flow of creation, the fate and destiny, al-Lavh al-Mahfouz, and the Lavh and Qalam has explained the meaning of Bada’. According to him, Bada’ takes place by the writing on the table of fate (al-Lavh al-Mahfouz) in the world of celestial souls (table of negation and affirmation), while in the Om al-Ketab and world of intellects, not to mention the knowledge of God, there is no change. Accordingly, he concludes that, Bada’ requires neither the ignorance of God, nor any change in Him or His knowledge, and believing it will encourage people to pray and worship.