Know -may Allah be merciful to you- that in respect to monotheism...

Know -may Allah be merciful to you- that in respect to monotheism, the true doctrine is what is revealed in the Qur’an about the attributes of Allah, the Almighty, the Exalted. Attributed not to Allah, the Sublime, any ideas of nihilism and similitude. Neither should His existence be negated nor should He be likened (to anything). He is Allah, the Established the Existent. Exalted is He, far above what the false interpreters attribute to Him.

Exceed not the Qur’an or you will go astray after the clear exposition of truth.” Thus, the Imams of Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.) explain that true monotheism is the one called upon by the Qur’an, which unified Allah in His Self, His attributes, His deeds and His worships. Divine Justice “Allah (Himself) is witness that there is no god save Him, and (so do) the angels and the men of learning, maintaining His creation injustice.

There is no god save Him, the Almighty, the Wise.” (1) Justice is one of the attributes of Allah, the Exalted and its effects are discerned in all of His acts. Its manifestation can be seen in the world of creation and in divine legislation and law, as well. Divine Justice can be seen in the obligations that He assigns upon His servants as can be seen in the Judgment and Punishment Day, and the compensation of the sufferings resulting from them without punishment nor revenge.

Thus, the Qur’an talks about Allah, the Almighty’s Justice, and man’s responsibility for his deeds and, also, refuses the idea of fatalism.

The Almighty says: “Allah enjoins justice and kindness.” (2) “…and your Lord wrongs no one.” (3) “…for it (is only) that which it has earned, and against it (only) that which it has deserved.” (4) ” (5) And whoever does ill an atom’s weight will see it then.” “We have shown him the way whether he be grateful or disbelieving.” (6) “And pointed out to him the two conspicuous ways.” (7) “Corruption has appeared in the land and the sea on account of that which men’s hands ban wrought…” (8).

Different opinions, among the Muslims, appeared in explaining man’s acts and their relation with Allah, the Almighty. Even some Islamic schools believe that man has no free will and no option of his own, and all his behaviour and actions are predetermined by Allah, the Almighty. Therefore, he is forced to do what he does and is not free in his acts.