The doctrine of Predestination in its misperceived form is rejected categorically by Islam. Qada and Qadr is generally misunderstood, proper understanding pro vided clear cut approach for hard work and performance of good deeds. Any laxity with misconception that since every thing is preordained by Allah, why to put in effort? It needs to be properly understood. Famous saying: "Tie your camel, then trust Allah" makes thing clear. Allah's timeless knowledge does not prohibit or put restrictions on the freedom of man. God says: "Do men think that they will be left alone on saying "We believe" and that they will not be tested? We did test those before them and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false. Do those who practice evil think that they will get the better of us? Evil is their judgment! For those whose hopes are in the meeting with God (in the Hereafter let them strive); for the Term (appointed) by God is surely coming: and He hears and knows (all things). And if any strive (with might and main) they do so for their own souls: for Allah is free of all needs from all creation. Those who believe and work righteous deeds from them shall We blot out all evil (that may be) in them and We shall reward them according to the best of their deeds."(Qur'an;29:2-7); "That no bearer of burdens can bear the burden of another; That man can have nothing but what he strives for;"(Qur'an;53:38-39, similarly also at 6:164, 17:15, 35:18 & 39:7). Allah says: "Your Lord is full of Mercy all- embracing; but from people In guilt never will His wrath be turned back. In response to this those who ascribe partners to God will promptly say: "If God wanted, neither we nor our forefathers would have ascribed partners to Him, or we could have made anything unlawful." That is how their ancestors rejected the truth in the past until they tasted of Our punishment. If they say so, then ask them: "Do you have any evidence that you can put before us? The fact of the matter is, you believe in nothing but conjecture and follow nothing but falsehood."(Qur'an;6:147-148); "All will be awarded ranks according to their deeds, and your Lord is not unaware of what they do."(Qur'an;6:132). It is evident that God has sent the man to this world with guidance and freedom of choice to choose between good and evil. However man is not totally free, there are many aspects which are given; like one can not himself choose where to get born, the level of intelligence, other faculties and many more. It is due to His infinite knowledge that God is aware of al the action which will be performed by everyone, kept in record with Him. No one is being forced to act in a particular manner; he is responsible for his actions. If man does not have choice then it against the divine justice to punish him. The world is working on the principle of 'cause and effect'. No one knows his own destiny. The complete knowledge is with Allah alone. Hence every one has to strive to attain salvation. God is most Merciful he forgives the sins of repentant but the abode of rebellious is the fire of hell, which they earn due to their misdeeds.
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