Do We REALLY Have Free Will In Our Lives

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Zuleyha Keskin and Dr Omer Atilla Ergi explore the complex relationship between Divine will and human free will from an Islamic perspective. Drawing on Qur’anic verses, classical theological schools, and even contemporary neuroscience, they unpack one of the most debated topics in Islamic thought. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Verses that allegedly appear contradictory regarding free will 01:47 Free will debate goes back to the Hellenistic era 04:14 Three major schools in Islamic theology 08:01 The Qur'an tells us we have free will 08:28 Our free will is limited 08:41 Maturidi and Ashari schools 11:14 Nursi’s explanation of God’s will and human will 14:49 Abu Jahl scenario 17:49 The Libet Experiment 24:02 The fitrah (innate nature) 26:53 Decision-making and al-Lawh al-Mahfuz (the Preserved Tablet)