The argument using Allah's saying: "And if your Lord had willed, they would not have done it" when giving advice
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Question:
This questioner says: Some people, when you advise them against a sin, cite the saying of Allah the Exalted:[Al-An'am 6:112]
Answer:
Yes, this is the argument of the Mu'tazilah. "If your Lord had willed, they would not have done it," instead of seeking forgiveness, they argue with divine decree. This is not permissible. He must seek forgiveness, repent, and admit his sin.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh!
This questioner says: Some people, when you advise them against a sin, cite the saying of Allah the Exalted:
But if your Lord had willed, they would not have done it
وَلَوْ شَاءَ رَبُّكَ مَا فَعَلُوهُAnswer:
Yes, this is the argument of the Mu'tazilah. "If your Lord had willed, they would not have done it," instead of seeking forgiveness, they argue with divine decree. This is not permissible. He must seek forgiveness, repent, and admit his sin.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh!
Source
شرح العقيدة الطحاوية [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من قوله : وضرب لهم آجالًا — islamhouse.com (57:06)
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