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The_Foundations_of_the_Islamic_Belief, page : 217
Thus when you are told that such and such a person is about to die and happens to say: "If it is
the Will
of Allah," you betray your desire and not your doubt. The same is true when you are told that a
certain
person will recover from his sickness and you say, "Allah willing," by way of expressing your
earnest
desire.
The phrase has thus been transferred from one expressing doubt to one which signifies desire. Also,
in
the same way is its transfer to express courtesy and respect for remembering Allah in all
circumstances.
The third reason for the use of those qualifications arises from doubt and means, "Allah willing, I
am
truly a believer," since Allah spoke of some particular men as being true believers.
Consequently believers are divided into two groups: those who are described as truly believers and
the Will
of Allah," you betray your desire and not your doubt. The same is true when you are told that a
certain
person will recover from his sickness and you say, "Allah willing," by way of expressing your
earnest
desire.
The phrase has thus been transferred from one expressing doubt to one which signifies desire. Also,
in
the same way is its transfer to express courtesy and respect for remembering Allah in all
circumstances.
The third reason for the use of those qualifications arises from doubt and means, "Allah willing, I
am
truly a believer," since Allah spoke of some particular men as being true believers.
Consequently believers are divided into two groups: those who are described as truly believers and