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12 questions linked to/from What notions of "free will" and "qadr" exist in the different theological sects?
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Can we change our destiny by "dua"?
On one hand, I've learned that our destiny is fixed and does not change. On the other hand, I've learned a concept called "dua" which I use to talk to Allah, complaining and such. So would my "dua" ...
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How can God create without determining the outcome?
If God is the first cause and God really created everything, how can our actions not be caused by him?
But on the other hand, if our actions must have been determined by Him, then how is this ...
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Is there free will of faith according to Islam?
We can only believe in Allah by permission of Allah.
وَلَوْ شَاءَ رَبُّكَ لَآمَنَ مَن فِي الْأَرْضِ كُلُّهُمْ جَمِيعًا ۚ أَفَأَنتَ تُكْرِهُ النَّاسَ حَتَّىٰ يَكُونُوا مُؤْمِنِينَ
And had your ...
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How is free will in humans logically justified?
I had an argument with a friend who wanted me to logically or with a reference tell him, that if Allah has decided everything for us. E.g, if I pick a glass and put it at another place, if that is ...
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Is there clear answer to the Problem of Hell?
I was reading the famous Problem of Hell.
The problem of Hell is an ethical problem in religion in which the existence of Hell for the punishment of souls is regarded as inconsistent with the ...
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Are humans destined to do things or human do things cause of free will?
I have seen stuff like these, I dont remember exactly but here are some parts in my words:
the ink has dried destiny has been written
Allah makes path that is in destiny easier for the person.
no ...
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How is there a fixed destiny if we have free will?
Well, as far as I am concerned we have a fixed destiny. But I also know that it can be changed by dua. But if one doesn't make any dua then? I suppose it will remain unchanged. If so then where id our ...
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Islamic view of Qadar and freewill
How can one understand the relationship between freewill and destiny?
We accept Allah (swt) has both written our destiny and has simultaneously given us freewill.
Given our premise is correct, it is ...
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Is disbelief in "free will" kufr?
I understand that the common notion is that humans have free will and that this is easily accepted in Islam. What I'm wondering is, is it necessary to believe humans (and jinns) have free will, or ...
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Is attributing evil to Satan heresy?
My friend from Turkey said the following:
...even attributing evil to satan is heresy... both good and evil comes from god in islamic faith...
While she's not a Muslim, she is quite knowledgeable ...
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What do Asharites say "free will" is?
Some time ago I posted a question about free will, qadr, and justice here. It was closed as being too broad, so I'm posting separate questions regarding those topics. For context and details of what I'...
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How is free will justified with those who are raised in a bad environment?
Who we are is based on our memories that is a persons personality and identity is based on his memories. These memories come from the place , time and people around us. Which is not under humans ...
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