In the reading “Free-will, Pre-determination, and Self-revelation,” Shahidullah Fridi argues on various aspects of the free will of man. He states “man’s freedom of will and freedom of choice is proved by experience, which is confirmed as true by the Word of God (217).” In other words, on Earth, man has a choice of a path to take, the right or wrong with his own free choice and will, however it is always confirmed to be true by God. Whichever path is taken, they are to receive the effects and consequences, positive or negative, in their next life.
Free will is said to be the “root” of religion, for if one did not have free will, religion would have no purpose (218). The messenger of God is sent to guide one to the right path, for it is then …show more content…
He has power over the limited actions of man, however man still has true freedom of will (223).
The different kinds of predetermination of God have an affect on man himself. There is the predetermination of the certain qualities and characteristics of one man and how they are central him when compared to another. Also, God has predetermined the certainties of man’s life, including the era and environment in which he lives in, involving their certain qualities to make living possible. In addition, man’s lifespan is not in his own hands, for God has already predetermined it (224).
In addition to the four pillars and predetermination, Faridi also mentions the three principles that help us understand free will. Firstly, God’s knowledge is absolute in the sense that it is perfect and without flaws, embracing every moment, from the before time to the end of time. Secondly, total knowledge can be of “pure meaning,” as well as understated, displayed in “non-time,” meaning time is constant and fulfilled, unchangeable, containing its own true identity. Thirdly, the Guarded Tabled, containing God’s knowledge has a necessary correspondence to man’s free will. Man’s freedom of choice and the content of the Guarded tablet correspond beliefs
Free will is said to be the “root” of religion, for if one did not have free will, religion would have no purpose (218). The messenger of God is sent to guide one to the right path, for it is then …show more content…
He has power over the limited actions of man, however man still has true freedom of will (223).
The different kinds of predetermination of God have an affect on man himself. There is the predetermination of the certain qualities and characteristics of one man and how they are central him when compared to another. Also, God has predetermined the certainties of man’s life, including the era and environment in which he lives in, involving their certain qualities to make living possible. In addition, man’s lifespan is not in his own hands, for God has already predetermined it (224).
In addition to the four pillars and predetermination, Faridi also mentions the three principles that help us understand free will. Firstly, God’s knowledge is absolute in the sense that it is perfect and without flaws, embracing every moment, from the before time to the end of time. Secondly, total knowledge can be of “pure meaning,” as well as understated, displayed in “non-time,” meaning time is constant and fulfilled, unchangeable, containing its own true identity. Thirdly, the Guarded Tabled, containing God’s knowledge has a necessary correspondence to man’s free will. Man’s freedom of choice and the content of the Guarded tablet correspond beliefs