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International Multi. J. of Pure Life, 11(39), Serial Number. 3, Summer. 2024, 21-37

PAPER DERIVED FROM THESIS

A Functionalist Analysis of Free Will and Its Role in Lifestyle from the Perspective
of Imam Ali
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Aliyu Mustapha , Ali Asgariyazdi , Syed Mohammad Reza Mosavifaraz 3

1.* Ph.D. Student, Department of Theoretical Foundations of Islam, Faculty of Islamic Sciences and Thought, University
of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, (Corresponding Author)
2. Prof. Department of Theoretical Foundations of Islam, Faculty of Islamic Sciences and Thought, University of
Tehran, Tehran, Iran, asgariyazdi@ut.ac.ir
3. Assistant Prof, Department of Theoretical Foundations of Islam, Faculty of Islamic Thought and Knowledge,
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. s.m.mosavi@ut.ac.ir

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ARTICLE INFO STRACT
Article History:
SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: The paper provides a functionalist analysis
Received: 25 April 2024
of human free will and its impact on lifestyle from the perspective of
Revised: 20 June 2024
Imam Ali . The discussion of free will and human influence over one’s
Accepted: 15 July 2024
actions is a significant issue in the fields of anthropology and theology,

Key Words: and it is interconnected with many topics in Islamic sciences and
disciplines. Human beings possess various dimensions and
Determinism characteristics, among which free will is a key feature. Imam Ali , in
opposition to the prevalent deterministic interpretation, emphasized
Free Will human free will and its impact on one’s actions. The belief in free will

Delegation manifests in individuals’ lifestyles.

METHOD & FINDING: In an analytical-descriptive method, this paper
Intermediate Position aims to examine the statements of Imam Ali regarding human free will
and its role in human lifestyle and progress. An active lifestyle or a
Imam Ali passive lifestyle is considered a result of the belief in or denial of this free
will. Progress and advancement in life, as well as divine happiness and
Lifestyle
reward, are achieved through free will, effort, and endeavor.

Effort and Endeavor CONCLUSION: Reward and punishment would be meaningless without

DOI: free will. Effort and endeavor are fundamental aspects of lifestyle that
https://doi.org/10.22034/IMJPL arise from the belief in human free will. “An attempt to change
.2024.9969 undesirable conditions” and “Governance of belief” are among the
manifestations of free will in individuals’ lifestyles. Man must strive to
This is an open access article preserve freedom and not allow beliefs and values to be controlled by
under the CC BY license emotions.
(http://creativecommons.org/lic
enses/by/4.0/).

* Corresponding Author:
Email: aliyu4k@gmail.com Article Address Published on the Journal Site:
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http://p-l.journals.miu.ac.ir/article_9969.html

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