Divine Decree
983 questions
Is masturbation a tribulation (balāʾ) or a test (ibtilāʾ), and how does a person differentiate between the two?
Does the noble verse: ﴿And when We intend to destroy a city, We command its affluent ones, so they defiantly disobey therein; then the word [of torment] becomes true upon it, and We destroy it with [complete] destruction﴾ [Al-Isra: 16] indicate that Allah Almighty directs the affluent to commit wickedness? And what is the explanation of the noble Hadith: "Indeed, one of you is created in his mother's womb for forty days as a drop of fluid, then he becomes a clinging clot for a similar period, then a piece of flesh for a similar period. Then an angel is sent to him to breathe the soul into him, and he is commanded with four words: to write down his provision, his lifespan, his deeds, and whether he will be wretched or سعaీद (blessed). By Allah, besides Whom there is no other god, indeed one of you may perform the deeds of the people of Paradise until there is nothing between him and it except a cubit, then what is decreed overtakes him, so he performs the deeds of the people of Hellfire and enters it. And indeed one of you may perform the deeds of the people of Hellfire until there is nothing between him and it except a cubit, then what is decreed overtakes him, so he performs the deeds of the people of Paradise and enters it" in relation to divine decree and destiny (Al-Qada wal-Qadar)?
How does one rely upon Allah Almighty when all means are cut off and there is a seemingly insoluble worry, and how can a person not despair under these circumstances?
Is it permissible to donate money to facilitate a brother's marriage, knowing that he is employed and has an income?
What is the ruling on the obsessions that push a sister to curse the Divine Being, especially with her feelings of anxiety and boredom and her existential questions about the suffering in Gaza and the punishment of Muslims, and is there a cure for them?
Does the statement of one of the trustworthy scholars that Allah Almighty decrees nothing but good for His servants contradict belief in divine decree (Qadar), both its good and its evil? And does a person’s excuse that Allah created him in a certain form, which is best for him, justify his failure to strive for self-improvement, such as excessive shyness? And does the narration of Adam’s argument with Musa open the door for this justification, and what is its meaning? And does Allah’s decree of good pertain only to believers, or does it include all people, believers and disbelievers alike, and what is the doctrine of the Qadariyyah?
Is the immediate finding of the verse "Say, 'I ask of you no reward for it except the affection [due to kin]'" in Surat Ash-Shura an act of divine grace or a coincidence? And should one inform anyone about what happened in either case? And should one inform anyone about what they see in a dream that comes true in reality, or is it better to remain silent about it?
Is the fear of hypocrisy, the unanswered prayers despite adherence to acts of obedience, the feeling of inner discontent during calamities, the incompletion of matters, and the strong intrusive thoughts – are these signs of Allah's displeasure, or a trial, or magic that causes stagnation? And how can one ascertain this and remedy it?
Who are the Habashis mentioned in the program "Sharia and Life," and what is the nature of their evils, if any, upon the religion?
Is everything that occurs in the universe, good or evil, willed by Allah for a divine wisdom? Does Allah prevent a servant from falling into error, or does He leave him to choose? And can what a person believes to be evil for him actually be a good willed by Allah?
What is the ruling on fleeing and leaving the house out of fear when an earthquake occurs, and is it better to remain in the house or to leave it, believing in God's decree?
Is it true that the period of Barzakh passes like the time between Dhuhr and Asr?
Is it just for God to create the disbeliever or the wicked, knowing in advance that they will be among the wretched in the Hereafter, or is their creation in this world merely to establish a case against them in the Fire, especially considering that the majority of creation will be among the people of the Fire?
What are divine decree (Qada’) and destiny (Qadar), and do they change? Why are we asked to supplicate (du'a) even though everything is already written? And what is the meaning of "The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried"?
Why was Surat Al-Baqarah given this name?
How is God's justice manifested in the pre-creation division of happiness and misery among His servants, and in facilitating each towards what has been decreed for them, despite Him being "the Just"?
What is the ruling on communicating with a young man via the Internet, and what should a girl do if she has become attached to him and fears that he will sever his relationship with her?
How can I increase patience and endurance regarding divine decrees without opposing God's will, and is the saying, "O God, I do not ask You to avert the decree, but I ask for leniency within it," forbidden?
When is fearing people blameworthy or praiseworthy in Islam, and does a rapid heartbeat indicate weakness or cowardice, and what is the solution to overcome that?
If God knows in advance about the disbeliever before his birth, then why does He create him and then hold him accountable for actions that were written for him?
Is marriage an unalterable decree or a suspended one? Does supplication change what is written and bring about marriage to a specific person? And is the husband's name written and unchangeable?
How can one respond to those who claim that the divine books are imaginary stories, that God punishes and favors messengers over other beings, and why He does not admit all His creation into Paradise, and who created God Himself, along with providing evidence from the Qur’an for the Earth’s sphericity?
Is the death of a young man, who was my age and shared my interests, a divine message urging me to repent quickly?
Does God forgive those who believe in Him but do not believe in Muhammad as a Prophet, such as the People of the Book, knowing that God does not forgive polytheism but forgives what is less than that to whomever He wills?