How does Allah record a sin for His servant before the creation of the heavens and the earth, and then punish him for it?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how does Allah record a sin and disbelief for His servant before the creation of the heavens and the earth, and then punish him for it?
Answer:
It is based on the record He has written. He only punishes him for his own action, which he chose. We have told you this and explained it to you. It does not become compulsion. Allah knows this and has written it in the Preserved Tablet, but He does not punish him for it until this comes to pass and the servant does it with his own self, will, choice, and selection. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how does Allah record a sin and disbelief for His servant before the creation of the heavens and the earth, and then punish him for it?
Answer:
It is based on the record He has written. He only punishes him for his own action, which he chose. We have told you this and explained it to you. It does not become compulsion. Allah knows this and has written it in the Preserved Tablet, but He does not punish him for it until this comes to pass and the servant does it with his own self, will, choice, and selection. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [276 -521] كيف يكتب الله على عبده المعصية قبل خلق السموات والأرض ثم يعاقبه عليها؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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