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Aren't the noble verses: "And do not obey one whose heart We have made heedless of Our remembrance and who follows his own desire and whose affair has been a [matter of] neglect," "So whoever Allah wants to guide - He expands his breast to [contain] Islam; and whoever He wants to misguide - He makes his breast tight and constricted," "And whoever Allah wants to put to trial - never will you possess [anything] for him against Allah," "Those are the ones for whom Allah does not intend to purify their hearts," and "And he whom Allah sends astray - there is no guide for him," explicit indications that man has no choice, at least in the matter of guidance and misguidement?

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It is advisable not to delve into these matters, nor to allow doubts to enter the heart. Instead, one should refer to the previously detailed fatwas and evidence concerning these issues. Consult the book "Al-Ibanah Al-Kubra" by Ibn Battah and "Adwa' Al-Bayan" by Al-Shinqiti when interpreting the verse: "And if Allah had willed, they would not have associated [anything with Him]." (6:107). Also, frequently ask Allah for guidance and success in finding the truth, as it is stated in the Hadith Qudsi: "O My servants, all of you are astray except for those whom I guide, so seek guidance from Me and I will guide you." And among the Prophet's (peace be upon him) supplications at the beginning of the night vigil prayer was: "Guide me regarding that over which there is disagreement of the truth by Your permission, for verily You guide whom You will to a straight path."

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