Quran Issues
Allah does not command indecency and rewards those who restrain their lusts, so how can He place lust within us?
Quick answer
While the Quran states that Allah rewards self-restraint and does not command indecency, it also acknowledges that He has inspired both good and evil within the soul. This presents a contradiction in the understanding of divine justice and human accountability, as it raises questions about predestination and free will.
Full argument
The Quran presents a duality in its teachings regarding human desires and divine commands. On one hand, it asserts that Allah rewards those who control their lusts, suggesting that self-restraint is a virtue leading to Paradise (S. 79:40-41). On the other hand, it claims that Allah has inspired both lewdness and godfearing within every soul (S. 91:8), which implies that humans are inherently predisposed to sin. This raises a significant theological dilemma: if Allah has predetermined these inclinations, how can He justly hold individuals accountable for their actions? Furthermore, the Quran explicitly states that Allah does not command indecency (S. 7:28), yet the existence of lust within the human soul complicates the notion of moral responsibility. The teachings of Muhammad further emphasize that human actions are decreed by destiny, leading to questions about divine justice and the nature of free will. If individuals are punished for actions that are preordained, it challenges the concept of a just and fair God, as it suggests that people are being judged for what they could not control.
Key verses
S. 79:40-41quran
Verily, Paradise will be his abode.
S. 7:28quran
Allah never commands of Fahisha.
S. 91:8quran
He inspired it to lewdness and godfearing.
Romans 3:23bible
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Galatians 5:17bible
For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit.
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