The Principle of the Middle Position in the Qur'anic Verses and Traditions

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The concept of predestination and free will, as one of man's complicated intellectual and social issues in the lives of the Muslims has originated various outlooks. In the moderate Shi'a culture, many misconceptions concerning this matter have been answered by virtue of the dignified and strong creed of the middle position (amr-i bayn al-amrain). The writer of this article tries to bring up the related verses and traditions in a relevant context in order to achieve a comprehensive significance among them.