Saturday, August 2, 2025

Free Will: The Silent Ayah of Allah

Free Will: The Silent & Powerful Ayah of Allah.

By: Khurshid Imam


The concept of free will can very meaningfully be considered an example of an Ayah (آية) — a sign of Allah. Read below for details:

1. Quran 41:53 beautifully expresses that Allah will manifest His signs (Arabic word AYAH is used) in the external world (the universe & beyond) and within the very being of every human. 


2. Free Will Is Not Explained by Natural Laws Alone 

"It is the only known phenomenon where identical inputs can produce different outputs."

In physics or chemistry, the same conditions always lead to the same result.

But with free will:

  • Two people in the exact same situation may act differently.

  • One person may choose A today and B tomorrow under the same conditions.

This violates deterministic causality, making it a meta-natural phenomenon — like a miracle at a micro level.

Let me explain a bit:

Physics

  1. Newton’s Second Law
    Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).
    ➤ For a given mass, applying the same force always results in the same acceleration.

  2. Projectile Motion
    A ball thrown at the same angle and speed in identical conditions will always follow the same trajectory and land at the same point.

  3. Light Refraction (Snell’s Law)
    Light passing from air to water at the same angle always bends at the same predictable angle.

Mathematics

  1. Algebraic Equation
    For an equation like f(x) = 2x + 3, inputting the same x always gives the same f(x).

  2. Trigonometric Functions
    sin(90°) is always 1 — never changes, regardless of repetition.

  3. Deterministic Algorithms
    An algorithm like sorting (e.g., quicksort) with the same dataset will always return the same sorted output.

Chemistry

  1. Chemical Reactions
    Combining hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio under standard conditions always produces water (H₂O).

  2. Law of Definite Proportions
    A pure compound always contains the same elements in the exact same proportion by mass.

  3. pH Neutralization
    Mixing the same amounts of HCl and NaOH will always yield water and salt with neutral pH.

    Biology

  1. Genetic Transcription
    Under identical cell conditions, a DNA segment will transcribe the same RNA sequence.

  2. Enzyme-Substrate Reaction
    Under controlled conditions, the same substrate and enzyme yield the same product (e.g., amylase breaking down starch).

  3. Cell Division (Mitosis)
    A single cell undergoing mitosis in a healthy system will always produce two identical daughter cells.

Simple Examples of Free Will:

1. Forgiveness vs Revenge

  • Input: Someone insults you.

  • One day: You forgive them.

  • Another day: You shout back.

  • Same input → Different output → Free will in action.

2. Charity

  • Input: You have ₹1000 extra this month.

  • Option 1: Donate to charity.

  • Option 2: Spend on luxury.

  • Identical money, context, and opportunity — yet, a different choice.

3. Prayer

  • Input: You wake up at 5 AM.

  • One day: You pray Fajr.

  • Another day: You go back to sleep.

  • The freedom to act differently, even with the same situation.

This Is Remarkable. In a universe governed by fixed laws, the existence of a will that is not forced is not explainable by science. It points to a higher origin, and divine design — a sign (Ayah) of Allah.


3. Freedom of Choice = Moral Responsibility

Free will is the basis for accountability in the Hereafter. If our actions were pre-programmed, reward and punishment would be meaningless.

The very idea that:

  • You can choose good over evil, and

  • Be judged for it...

…is itself a miraculous system and thus, a powerful sign (ayah) of divine wisdom.

Conclusion

Free will should be seen as an Ayah of Allah.

It is a daily sign of God’s creative power, wisdom, and justice — quietly present within every human decision.

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