05-09-2007, 09:34 AM
Man has free will by means of which he believes or disbelieves, and he obeys or disobeys. He will be brought to account and rewarded or punished, although Allah knows what he will do, what he will choose, and what his ultimate destiny will be. But Allah does not compel him to do evil or to choose kufr. Rather He has sent Messengers and revealed Books and clearly shown him the right way. Allah says: (And say: 'The truth is from your Lord.' Then whosoever wills, let him believe; and whosoever wills, let him disbelieve.)