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Jabr (Theological Determinism)

The doctrine that humans have no real power over their acts, all being compelled by God.

The doctrine that humans have no real power over their acts, all being compelled by God.

Key passages(6)

Majmucat Rasail Wa Masail · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Bab Hadi Cashar · al-'Allama al-Hilli

High
Insaf 420challenges

Insaf · al-Baqillani

High

Mutashabih Quran · al-Qadi Abd al-Jabbar

High

Sharh Usul Khamsa · al-Qadi Abd al-Jabbar

Moderate

Qada Wa Qadar · Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

Moderate