"More than 100 years ago, social theorist Max Weber claimed that capitalism first emerged in Protestant countries and not elsewhere because, as religions go, the Protestant faith was less fatalistic than the others. Unlike Catholics, for example, early Protestants extolled the virtues of planning and hard work."
"In 2012, a Pew Foundation survey found that, in 19 of 23 Muslim countries, at least 70% of respondents said they believed in predestination (Kismet) or fate (Qadar)."
"Some have conceptualized fatalism as 'the belief that the events of one's life are largely beyond one's control.' Others have said that fatalistic thinking is a belief that a person's fortune or misfortune is not due to chance but is an outcome meant to be."
"A fatalistic outlook is one of dependency, powerlessness, and isolation, as noted by researchers investigating fatalism in former Soviet republics."
Cultural groups differ in their levels of fatalism, with some scholars noting that Muslim Arabs tend to be more fatalistic than non-Muslims. Historical perspectives, such as Max Weber's, suggest that Protestantism's less fatalistic nature contributed to the emergence of capitalism. Surveys indicate that a significant percentage of Muslims believe in predestination. However, measuring fatalism is complex due to varying definitions and the limitations of survey questions, which may not fully capture individuals' beliefs about control over their lives.
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