Hey, I don’t know everything, but as far as I know from Islam, here’s how I’d respond to your thoughts
1. “God decides everything, but He’s not fair or good.”
I get why you’d feel that way — when you see some people born into money, beauty, ease, and others struggle from day one, it’s hard not to ask why? But in Islam, the way Allah works is different from how we think about “fair.”
Fairness in Islam ≠ equal lifestyle. It's about equal opportunity for reward.
" Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear."
(Qur’an 2:286)
Let me give a logical example:
Two people
One is rich, healthy, and safe.
One is poor, sick, and has lost family.
If they both thank Allah and stay patient, who has a greater rank in the sight of God?
The one who struggled more. Why? Because their test was heavier.
So what seems like a “privileged life” isn’t always better in Allah’s eyes. He judges based on effort, not results.
2. “Free will is a myth. Everything’s already written.”
Yes, Islam says everything is written — but you still choose. It’s not a contradiction, it’s balance.
Here’s how I understand it logically
Imagine a teacher already knows which students will pass and fail. She’s taught them before and knows who works hard or slacks off. But she doesn’t force anyone to fail — they still make their own choices.
Same with Allah. He knows what we’ll do, but we still act by choice — and He judges based on that.
" Whoever wills, let them believe. Whoever wills, let them disbelieve."
(Qur’an 18:29)
If we had no choice, why would Allah:
Command us to pray, give, fast?
Judge people?
Reward or punish?
That would be unjust — and Islam is super clear that Allah is never unjust.
3. "Some are just unlucky. Life was always against them."
I feel this one. But in Islam, the one who goes through hard life isn’t forgotten — they’re often more beloved to Allah.
The Prophet Mohammed ﷺ said:
“The people who had the most tests in life will wish on Judgment Day that they had suffered more — when they see the rewards.”
So the struggle itself becomes a blessing, even if it doesn’t look like one here.
And even if it’s all written… you’re still held accountable for what you choose.
That’s what I know. I’m not perfect or a scholar. But I just wanted to share it.
Jun 01, 20251. You just agreed with me.
2.The idea that free will exists "within God's knowledge" still raises the problem of how true freedom can exist if God already knows every choice beforehand. Foreknowledge implies the future is fixed, limiting genuine independence. If actions are already known, responsibility becomes questionable.
3.Also, knowing consequences limits freedom—our choices respond to expected outcomes, not pure independence.
And the last line got me laughing 😂😂
"And even if it’s all written… you’re still held accountable for what you choose."
If everything is already written, holding someone accountable for their choices doesn’t make sense—how can you be responsible for actions you were destined to make? True accountability requires genuine freedom to choose otherwise.🤨
Jun 01, 2025
