Divine Decree
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Does a man's triple divorce of his wife via email count, when there has been no consummation, but there has been a private seclusion and menstruation?
Does supplication (Du'a) avert divine decree (Qadar), even after seeking guidance (Istikhara)? And is it permissible to supplicate for the return of what Allah has taken from us, on the grounds that supplication averts divine decree?
If everything is written on the Preserved Tablet before a person's birth, and whoever Allah guides, none can misguide him, and whoever He leaves astray, none can guide him, then why is a person punished for his deeds if wretchedness and entry into Hellfire are already decreed for him?
Is what the Companion did considered intentional killing, accidental killing, or divine decree, and what are the legal ramifications of it?
Does pessimism change fate?
Is this considered a vow that must be fulfilled, given the desire to delay the slaughter until financial conditions improve?
What is the ruling on saying: "O most beautiful of opportunities that destiny seized for me and presented as a down payment for a coming joy, in atonement for all past sorrow"?
Are natural disasters such as "earthquakes, floods, and storms" divine commands executed by angels?
Does fear of envy contradict faith in Allah and His divine decree, both good and bad, especially if the lying was unintentional and occurred without thought?
Is ghusl and repentance obligatory for one who has become discontent and distressed by life's affairs and felt dissatisfied with God's decree, even accusing God of injustice in his heart, though he did not utter it, while believing that he is among the people of Hellfire?
What is the wisdom behind menstruation ceasing for women at menopause and their inability to conceive? Is it Islamically permissible to preserve eggs as a precautionary measure, along with belief in divine decree and destiny? Are there any supplications to remove deep-seated resentment towards family?
Is the phrase "May Allah make it the end of sorrows" correct or incorrect, and what is the error if it is incorrect?
Is the aforementioned understanding of divine decree (qadar) flawed, and is it forbidden to complain about the doctor who broadcasts hatred of the Salaf?
Is delaying marriage until the age of 23, despite frequent prayers during times of answered supplication, considered a sign of God's wrath or an indication that marriage is not decreed for one in this life? And will a mother's prayer against marriage be answered, even if uttered in a moment of anger? And does supplication contend with divine decree when praying for specific qualities in the destined spouse? And is there a particular prayer for facilitating marriage?
Does falling into forbidden gazing contradict being content and patient with divine decree, and does tribulation become wasted due to sins, and will Allah compensate for that?
Is dissatisfaction with one's current job and seeking another considered a lack of contentment with divine decree and destiny, or a violation of Islamic law?
Is my approach correct in applying for another job after seeking Allah's guidance through Istikhara, given my suffering from envy and the misconduct of colleagues in my current workplace due to my uprightness?
How can the verses that indicate that guidance and misguidance are in God's hands, and the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to Ali, may God be pleased with him, regarding forsaking deeds and relying on the Book, be reconciled with the idea that man has free will and acts by his own volition?
Is it possible for a sin such as masturbation, which has become an addiction and is difficult to stop despite attempts and resorting to solutions like exercise, fasting, and avoiding women, to be a trial from Allah, or is it a product of one's carnal desires?
Is being annoyed by the closure of a shop at prayer time considered an objection to or dislike of prayer?
Is it true that a servant's sincerity, certainty, reliance on Allah, and belief in divine decree and destiny prevent him from psychological illnesses?
Is it correct to say that "if only" (لو) opens the doors to Satan, even though it appears in the Noble Qur'an, such as in His Almighty saying: {Say, "If the sea were ink for the words of my Lord, the sea would surely be exhausted"}?
What is the ruling on one who causes their own health to deteriorate by using medication not prescribed by a doctor? Is this considered a matter of divine decree (Qada' and Qadar), and will they be rewarded for this affliction if they endure it with patience?
Is it permissible to supplicate for a betrothed woman to be made submissive to me, while also supplicating for her fiancé that Allah grant him another wife, or is this considered altering divine decree?