We do not independently create our actions, even though we intend to act or refrain.
Allah creates the deeds, and the servant acquires them. Intending a good action is a real act of choice, but the deed's occurrence depends on the power and tawfīq granted by Allah.
One should therefore neither boast as if one's own power were self-sufficient nor abandon effort and available means. The servant must act and seek Allah's enabling.
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Human Ability and Acts, Divine Will and Decree, and Pleasure and Anger
We do not independently create our actions, even though we intend to act or refrain.
Allah creates the deeds, and the servant acquires them. Intending a good action is a real act of choice, but the deed's occurrence depends on the power and tawfīq granted by Allah.
One should therefore neither boast as if one's own power were self-sufficient nor abandon effort and available means. The servant must act and seek Allah's enabling.