I asked him, “Some of our scholars believe in determinism [jabr], while others believe in ability [istita`ah].” Therefore, he (AS) replied to me, Write down: Allah, the Blessed and Exalted, said: O son of Adam! Your will is subject to My Will. You fulfill your obligations through My Power, and through My Bounty you have the strength to disobey me. I have made you seeing, hearing, and strong. Whatever good reaches you is from Allah, and whatever evil reaches you is from your own self. So I am worthier of your goods deeds than yourself, and you are worthier of your bad deeds than I am. This is why I will not be asked about what I do, while you will be asked about what you did. I have made systematic for you everything you wish.