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How does a servant choose his actions when they are Allah's preordainment and destiny, and why will he be held accountable for them on the Day of Resurrection?

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Belief in divine decree (Qada) and destiny (Qadar) does not mean that a servant is compelled in their actions. The doctrine of the Jabriyya (determinists) is false, as is the doctrine of the Qadariyya, who claim that the servant creates their own actions. The truth lies in the middle, which affirms God’s pre-ordained decree and destiny, while also affirming the servant's will and intention, for which they are held accountable. No rational person would accept using destiny as an excuse for injustice and aggression, because that corrupts people's livelihoods and interests, and this is something that Muslims and rational individuals have denounced. Whoever uses destiny as an excuse for their sins will not have that accepted from them if someone aggresses against them and then uses destiny as an excuse. This contradiction indicates the corruption of such a claim.

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