Do we sin by God's choice? Are our sins predetermined?
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Salaam, )
So this is the question.
If nothing happens without the will of God, yet we have free will, are the sins we commit known already? Which could go on further to asking is our place in heaven or hell, or judgement already known?
Many people answer by saying that we are given a number of choices which are predetermined by God, and we must use our free will to make these choices. Yet still the choices we make, doesn't God already know what they are going to be?
I have heard only one explanation which can somewhat explain this, but it isn't easy to grasp too well, so I just wanted to ask what you all thought.
Thanks,
Zarmina )
PS Any progressive muslim communities or people in NY? I think getting together with people with open minds will encourage growth of knowledge and open minds further. Thanks!!!!!!!!!