Lauhul Mahfudz is the Book of Life's Destiny in the Universe, Here are the Proofs, Forms, and Contents

Dream - Lauhul Mahfudz is a mystical thing that exists in the Islamic religion. Lauhul Mahfudz is like a data bank, where every event that has happened in the past and what will happen in the future is written in it.

Lauhul Mahfudz is like the book of creation, which is a record of everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen. Understanding Lauhul Mahfudz is important for every Muslim to increase their piety and faith in Allah SWT. This serves as a reminder for us that everything that happens in this life is already recorded there.

The word Lauhul Mahfudz is also mentioned in the holy book of Al-Quran. Allah records all events from the beginning of time until the end of days in Lauhul Mahfudz. In more detail, here is a further explanation of Lauhul Mahfudz that has been summarized by Dream from various sources.

Lauhul Mahfudz is the Book of Decree

It is important for us to know and understand what Lauhul Mahfudz is. This term comes from two Arabic words, 'lauh' which means a wide bone that can be written on. While 'mahfudz' means guarded or preserved.

From the meaning of these two words, it can be understood that Lauhul Mahfudz is a book that contains records of everything, and that information will remain guarded, meaning no one knows its contents except Allah SWT.

Lauhul Mahfudz also has other names:

1. Kitabun Min Qabli which means the book of decree
2. Ummu Al-kitab which means the mother book
3. Kitabim Maknuun which means the preserved book
4. Kitabim Mubiin which means the clear book

What is the Physical Form of Lauhul Mahfudz?

Lauhul Mahfudz is likened to the book of creation. So how big is this book that it can store the archives of life from the beginning of time until the end of days?

It is important to understand that Lauhul Mahfudz is included in the realm of the unseen. However, we must believe in its existence because it is mentioned in the Quran. The form of Lauhul Mahfudz has also been described in several hadiths. In these hadiths, it is mentioned that Lauhul Mahfudz is created from pearls and precious stones.

Based on a hadith narrated by Tirmidhi, it is mentioned that the book of Lauhul Mahfudz has a length that stretches between the heavens and the earth, while its width spans from west to east.

"The first thing created by Allah is a pen that comes from light.' According to one opinion, the pen comes from a white gemstone that is almost the same length as the heavens and the earth. 'Then He created Lauhul Mahfudzh (the Preserved Tablet) from white pearls that come from red rubies, which is as long as the heavens and the earth, while its width is from west to east." (HR. Tirmidhi)

A narration from Ibn Abbas may Allah be pleased with him, that Anas bin Malik mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad SAW once said, "Allah has a tablet (leaf) that one of its surfaces is made of red rubies and the other surface is made of green emerald, while its pen comes from light. Indeed, Allah has a tablet that is made of white pearls."

He likes to look at it 360 times a day and night. In each sight, He creates, provides sustenance, kills, gives life, revokes a kingdom, gives a kingdom, and does whatever He wills."

Explanation of Lauhul Mahfudz in the Quran

There are many Quranic proofs that explain the description of Lauhul Mahfudz. Here are some of them:

Surah Al-Hadid verse 22

"Whatever disaster strikes you - of calamities on the earth or among yourselves - is [a result of] what your hands have earned before. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful."

Surah Al-Furqan verse 2

"To Him belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males."

Surah Ar-Ra'd verse 11

"[For each one] are successive [angels] before and behind him who protect him by the decree of Allah. Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. And when Allah intends for a people ill, there is no repelling it. And there is not for them besides Him any patron."

Surah At-Talaq verse 3

"And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him."

Indeed, Allah carries out His orders. Indeed, Allah has decreed a measure for everything."

What is Written in Lauhul Mahfudz?

Lauhul Mahfudz contains all the decrees of Allah from the beginning of the creation of the universe until the end of days. Its contents are also kept secret.

However, we can know its contents in general. The information in Lauhul Mahfudz contains everything about life in the universe, including what will happen, how life unfolds, sustenance, calamities, good fortune, soulmates, death, birth, and so on. The records in it are very detailed and accurate.

The Quran has explained that nothing in the heavens and the earth is unknown except that it is written in a book (Lauhul Mahfudz).

However, the destiny written in Lauhul Mahfudz can still be erased or changed according to the will of Allah SWT. As mentioned in the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, he said, "Nothing can change destiny except prayer, and nothing can extend life except good deeds."