This article deals with Qadi Abd al-Jabbar’s thoughts on Divine Assistance (Lutf) in terms of God and Human relationship. Qadi Abd al-Jabbar first, with a rational base, explains the concept of Lutf on the basis of human freedom (at-tamkin) and responsibility (at-taklif); secondly, treates the divine assistance as a contingent and merit depending on the will of man. This Mu’tazilî perspective has a rational and moral roots, unlike Ash'ari’s position that premised that everything is part of destiny of God
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This article deals with Qadi Abd al-Jabbar?s thoughts on Divine Assistance (Lutf) in terms of God and Human relationship. Qadi Abd al-Jabbar first, with a rational base, explains the concept of Lutf on the basis of human freedom (at-tamkin) and responsibility (at-taklif); secondly, treates the divine assistance as a contingent and merit depending on the will of man. This Mu?tazilî perspective has a rational and moral roots, unlike Ash'ari?s position that premised that everything is part of destiny of God.
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