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Predestination vs. Free Will in Islam: Understanding Allah's Qadr

The concepts of divine decree and free will have troubled theologians and philosophers for centuries. What is the explanation in Islam?

Published: July 31, 2017 • Updated: August 8, 2025

Author: Anonymous Guest Author

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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