121) The Holy Qur’an and Fatalism and Free Will The Holy...

All of the verses which blame and reproach the evil doers and praise the good doers are proof of free will because if one was obliged to do whatever one did, blame or praise would make no sense. c.

All of the verses which talk about the questioning on the Day of Judgment and the Judgment in that Court and then the rewards and punishments and heaven and hell are proof of free will because if one was to assume that everything was predestined then questioning, judging, rewards and punishments would all be oppressive. d.

All of the verses which say that a human being is responsible for his or her deeds: “Every soul will be (held) in pledge for its deeds.” (74:38) *** “(Yet) in each individual in pledge for his deeds.” (52:21)*** e. Verses like: “We showed him the Way: whether he be grateful or ungrateful (rests on his will).” (76:3) “But you will not except as God Wills...” (76:30) Think and Answer What is meant by ‘conferring’ and what error is hidden in it.

Describe , in a clear way, the ‘middle way’ which we learned from the Imams and give examples. What does the Holy Qur’an say about free will and predestination? If we accept the idea of fatalism, what happens to spiritual rewards and punishments and heaven and hell? Is the verse, “But you will not except as God Wills... “ (76:30), a proof of fatalism? Previous…