Is man compelled or given the choice?
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The questioner:
If we were asked, "Shaykh, is man compelled or given the choice?" what would we answer?
The Shaykh:
We say that he is compelled in the actions of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), but in the actions of the created beings, he is given the choice. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Compelled and given the choice. Yes.
If we were asked, "Shaykh, is man compelled or given the choice?" what would we answer?
The Shaykh:
We say that he is compelled in the actions of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He), but in the actions of the created beings, he is given the choice. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh:
Compelled and given the choice. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 4 من 6|أسئلة شرح كتاب التوحيد|هل الإنسان مسير أو مخير؟|الإيمان بالقدر|صالح الفوزان|كبار العلماء — youtube.com
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