One extreme of compulsion (jabr) treats the person as having no intention or choice. The other extreme treats the person as an independent creator of acts.
The balanced view affirms both Allah’s creative power and human acquisition and choice. A human is neither an independent creator nor wholly devoid of intention and responsibility.
Commands, prohibitions, obedience, sin, reward, and punishment retain their proper meaning under this distinction.
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Applied Review: Objections and Fine Doctrinal Distinctions
One extreme of compulsion (jabr) treats the person as having no intention or choice. The other extreme treats the person as an independent creator of acts.
The balanced view affirms both Allah’s creative power and human acquisition and choice. A human is neither an independent creator nor wholly devoid of intention and responsibility.
Commands, prohibitions, obedience, sin, reward, and punishment retain their proper meaning under this distinction.