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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah

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The servant's will is subordinate to Allah's will.

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Allah the Almighty says:

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“Unto whomsoever of you willeth to walk straight.” (81:28)

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“And ye will not, unless (it be) that Allah willeth, the Lord of Creation.” (81:29)

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And He the Almighty says:

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"So whoever wills, will remember it."

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“And they will not heed unless Allah willeth (it). He is the fount of fear. He is the fount of Mercy.” (74:56)

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Thus, He, Glorified and Exalted, affirmed for the servant a genuine will and desire.

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However, He made it contingent upon His will, Glorified and Exalted, and subordinate to it.

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Therefore, it only occurs if Allah wills and desires it.

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For He, Glorified and Exalted, is the Creator of the servant and his will.

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The root of misguidance in the issue of predestination versus free will

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is the failure to differentiate between the two wills.

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And the failure to grasp the relationship between them.

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Whoever understands this,

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his heart will be at ease, and he will not be perplexed by this issue.

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The essence of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah