Does a person's choice between belief and disbelief fall under the umbrella of divine decree (qada') and destiny (qadar), meaning that God's foreknowledge of what a person will choose makes this choice an act of divine decree and destiny?
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Every event in the universe occurs by the will, decree, and predestination of Allah. As for humans, are they compelled or given a choice in their actions? All their actions have been preceded by divine decree and predestination. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There is none among you but his seat in Paradise or Hellfire has been recorded." When he was asked, "Should we not then rely [on this] and abandon action?" He replied, "No, act, for everyone is facilitated for that for which he was created."
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