Folk-lore of the Holy Land

"KNOW that the very first thing which Allah created was the marvellous Tablet of Destiny upon which is written not only all that happened in the Past, or that will happen in the Present or the Future, but also every human being's lot for ever: whether he will be happy or wretched, rich or poor in this life; and whether he will be a true Believer and inherit Paradise hereafter, or a Kafir and go to Jehennum."