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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Case Inbetween Two Concerns Chapter Two : Al Quran Position Towards (inevitability) and (man’s Independence) Now we shall try to explore Al Quran stance of the question of Inevitability. A first reading, AL Quran will acquaint us with two important points: Al Quran denies the doctrine of inevitability in the way Al Asha'irah present. AL Quran as well denies the doctrine of authorization in the way AL Mutazilah choose to believe.

In the first point, Al Quran clearly confirms the doctrine of free will; in the second it confirms the doctrine of man’s independence and freedom of choice. These two points do not contradict each other; rather they integrate each other revealing a third doctrine that is neither the first approach nor the second. This is the doctrine that the progeny (A.S.) advocate. We shall declare that later. Now we move to read the Quranic verses that pertain to both doctrines: 1.

The Doctrine of Free Choice in Al Quran: Hereafter we demonstrate the verses taken from the Book of Allah, which confirm the principle of free choice in man’s life. This is a dossier of verses we chose from a vast collection of the Book of Allah verses. At the first place, Al Quran frankly and clearly determines the principle of assigning Allah’s command-ments to man; such an assignment of course would have no meaning if it does not affirm the principle of free choice.

The Sublime says: [It is incumbent upon mankind to pay pilgrimage to the Holy House, for those who can afford to make the journey regarding their financial and physical ability] revised by translator. Al Imran v. 97. [Fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you] AL Baquarah v. 183 [O, you who believe! When the call is proclaimed for the congregational prayer of Friday, then hasten to Allah’s remembrance, and quit your trade and every business]. Al- Jumah v. 9.

At the second place All Quran determines that: Allah the Sublime did not assign to man his duties only after he had bestowed on him, brain, consciousness and the ability to distinguish things. The Sublime says: [Have we not made for him two eyes? And a tongue and two lips? And we did show him the two ways [of truth and falsehood] Al Balad- 8, 9, 10. [Then We showed him the straight path, whether he chooses to be grateful or be in grateful and disbeliever]. Revised by translator Al Insan v. 3.