14. The Quran says, ‘God guides whoever He wants, and misguides whoever He wants.’ (35:8). What makes God want to guide or misguide someone?

This is a matter of expression in language. It simply conveys that a person who wants to be guided will be able to draw guidance from the Book of God, whereas one who does not want to seek guidance will not receive it.

The Creator revealed the Quran so that it serves as a Book of Guidance for mankind. The responsibility of extracting wisdom and guidance lies with those who read it. There is a verse in the Quran which states:

This is the truth from your Lord. Let him who will, believe in it, and him who will, deny it. (Quran 18:29)