It is interesting that some of the commentators have said that when the verse...

It is interesting that some of the commentators have said that when the verse: For whoever of you would go straight, was revealed, Abu-Jahl, who was actually one of the adherents of infinite free-will, said that it became a good chance for them and they had all the authorizations at their disposal. Then, following that, the second verse was revealed : But you cannot will, except as Allah wills, the Lord of the Worlds. Supplication: O Lord!

We know that we cannot be on the straight way unless you help us, so we seek your help. O Lord! We have decided to go on the guided way; we ask for your Divine Will, too. O Lord! Your throne of Judgment, in the Hereafter, is very frightening, and our Records contain few good deeds. Please forgive us with Your Own Sublime Graciousness; not with your strict Justice. The End of Sura Takwir (The Folding up)…