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A New Interpretation of the Concept of Free Will with Emphasis on the Interrelation of Divine and Human Will in the Holy Qur’an
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Sara Hassanzadeh Kordabadi1   , Ali Ghazanfari , Isa Isazadeh |
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The question of human agency in relation to divine will is a foundational issue in Islamic thought, giving rise to various theological doctrines such as predestination (jabr), absolute delegation (tafwiḍ), acquisition (kasb), and the intermediate position (amr bayn al-amrayn). The Shi‘a school, drawing on the guidance of the Imams (as), has endorsed the intermediate position, which has been interpreted in different ways by Shi‘a scholars. This study explores the interaction between divine and human will in the context of everyday life. Using a descriptive-analytical method, it examines the distinctions and balance between these wills in Qur’anic verses. The article aims to shed new light on the concept of free will based on religious texts and Qur’anic exegesis. Within this interplay of wills, the human being is portrayed as a free agent who acts and chooses, yet whose autonomy is encompassed by God’s supreme will (mashiyyah). This reciprocal relationship plays a crucial role in shaping both individual and social responsibility.
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| Keywords: Free Will, Divine Will, Human Will, Interrelation of Wills, Will Interaction. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/05/18 | Accepted: 2025/03/17 | Published: 2025/03/17
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