Is man compelled or given free will?
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Question:
This questioner asks: Is man compelled or given free will?
Answer:
Both. In terms of the divine decrees that befall him, he is compelled. But in terms of worship, disbelief, and faith, he is given free will. Yes, he is not forced; he is given free will. He believes by his own choice and disbelieves by his own choice. Therefore, he is punished for disbelief and rewarded for faith. If he were forced, he would not deserve reward nor punishment. Yes.
This questioner asks: Is man compelled or given free will?
Answer:
Both. In terms of the divine decrees that befall him, he is compelled. But in terms of worship, disbelief, and faith, he is given free will. Yes, he is not forced; he is given free will. He believes by his own choice and disbelieves by his own choice. Therefore, he is punished for disbelief and rewarded for faith. If he were forced, he would not deserve reward nor punishment. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الإنسان مُسيَّر أو مُخيَّر؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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