Mohamed, Ph.D
2 min readMar 4, 2024

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🏵️🏵️🏵️ In both Christianity and Islam, Marco, the concept of divine guidance and callings play a significant role in understanding how God shapes human lives.

While there are differences in interpretation, the core idea of divine guidance and human free will is shared by both faiths.

In the Islamic perspective, Allah (God) is the ultimate creator and guide, and He has a plan for every individual's life.

This plan, known as "qadar" or predestination, is believed to be predetermined by Allah. As mentioned in the Quran, "And it is not for a human that Allah should speak to him except by inspiration or from behind a veil or by a revelation or from the right side or from the left side, or that He should send a messenger to him, breathing into him of His Spirit." (Quran 27:8)

In the story of Bezaleel, we may agree that Allah bestowed upon him the skills and knowledge required to fulfill his role in the construction of the Tabernacle.

However, in Islamic theology, humans also have free will, and they are responsible for their actions.

As stated in the Quran, "Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves." (Quran 13:11)

Similar to Christianity, Muslims find comfort and encouragement in the idea that Allah has a plan for their lives and will guide them towards their purpose.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "And know that what has happened to you will be for your good if you are patient, and that none caused a soul to go astray or guided it except that Allah, the Exalted, jury-rigged it." (Tirmidhi)

In the end, both Christianity and Islam emphasize the importance of divine guidance in shaping human lives and callings. They also acknowledge the role of free will and individual choices in the journey towards one's purpose.

Verses from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) support this idea, highlighting the interplay between divine guidance and human responsibility in the context of one's calling.🏵️🏵️🏵️

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Mohamed, Ph.D
Mohamed, Ph.D

Written by Mohamed, Ph.D

University professor and author, delving into the worlds of Islamic studies, personal growth, and entrepreneurship to share insights and inspire others.

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