The Writing of Provision and Lifespan for the Fetus and the Freedom of the Servant’s Choice
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When the fetus reaches forty days,
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
its provision, lifespan, deeds, and whether it will be wretched or happy are written down. Does this mean that the servant is compelled in his actions?
The Shaykh:
No, he has a choice; he acts by his will, His will, and his choice, and he is not compelled in this. The doctrine of the Jabriyyah is misguidance. Yes, Allah gave him the ability, gave him the choice, and gave him the will, but they nullified all these things and did not benefit from them.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh!
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When the fetus reaches forty days,
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
its provision, lifespan, deeds, and whether it will be wretched or happy are written down. Does this mean that the servant is compelled in his actions?
The Shaykh:
No, he has a choice; he acts by his will, His will, and his choice, and he is not compelled in this. The doctrine of the Jabriyyah is misguidance. Yes, Allah gave him the ability, gave him the choice, and gave him the will, but they nullified all these things and did not benefit from them.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh!
Source
شرح العقيدة الواسطية، العقيدة الواسطية 26-06-1437هـ — alfawzan.live (52:54)
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