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If Allah Already Knows My Future, Do I Really Have Free Will? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 8

If Allah Already Knows My Future, Do I Really Have Free Will? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 8

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If everything in life is already written by Allah…
do our choices really matter?

In this episode of Learning Islam from Scratch, a deeply common question is explored — free will vs destiny (Qadr).

Through a simple and honest father-daughter conversation, this episode explains:

• Does Allah’s knowledge remove human choice?
• Why effort still matters in Islam
• Can destiny be used as an excuse for failure or sin?
• Why Muslims are told not to argue excessively about Qadr
• How belief in destiny protects the heart during disappointment

Islam teaches a powerful balance:
Work sincerely, trust completely, and find peace in Allah’s decree.

A practical and comforting discussion for anyone struggling to understand life, effort, and outcomes.

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