Divine Decree
983 questions
What is the ruling on saying: "He who does not deserve death died at the hand of him who does not deserve life"?
Does intense grief over the death of a mother and siblings cause the death of the remaining siblings, and does that imply dissatisfaction with Allah's decree?
What is the interpretation of my constant feeling of humiliation, bad luck, and lack of success in life, coupled with resentment and hatred from others, my feeling of stress and sadness, and the impact on my worship, and what is the way to deal with these feelings and circumstances?
Can one travel through space (teleport) and reach the farthest point in the universe, and what is the relation of that to verses 33 of Surat Ar-Rahman and 13 of Surat Al-Jathiyah?
Do the angels record all of a person’s deeds and raise them to Allah, despite His prior knowledge of them? And is this part of the Unseen, into which one should not delve? And why do we not humble ourselves in prayer except when afflicted by worries or when hearing influential admonitions, even though the predecessors used to weep out of awe upon hearing the Quran, even if they were not Muslims?
Why does it seem that Surat Fussilat (verse 9) refers to the creation of the heavens and the earth in six days, while other verses suggest eight days, even though modern science mentions billions of years?
Is marriage a matter of divine decree and destiny (qada' and qadar)? Is a woman's life partner ordained for her since her creation? And will a person, no matter how much they strive, ultimately marry the one destined for them?
What is the ruling on a young man marrying his fiancée, when both of them carry the sickle cell trait, with a 25% probability of their children inheriting the disease; and should he rely on Allah and marry her given his love for her character?
Is it permissible for a person suffering from psychological disorders to seek treatment and consultation from a psychiatrist? And is it permissible for him to inform the doctor about sins, some of which may be major, if he sees a benefit in doing so for the treatment or if the doctor asks him about them?
Is it permissible to supplicate, asking for the beauty of Yusuf, the wisdom of Sulaiman, the patience of Ayyub, and the characteristics of the Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
Why is a person held accountable for their arrogance in religion, even though God is the Creator of the intellect and the Creator of arrogance? And why did God not cleanse the hearts of all people so they would become believers, just as He cleansed the heart of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a driver who ran over a person and caused their death, given that the family of the deceased refused blood money and accepted reconciliation out of faith in divine decree and destiny? And what is the ruling concerning his family after ten years have passed since his death without the execution of the Islamic legal ruling?
How do we respond to someone who says that God created fate and has no hand in it, and uses the example of a car accident in a tunnel to support this?
What is the difference between a Muslim and a Mu'min, what are the ranks of the Mu'minin, and what is the fate of a mere Muslim in the reckoning on the Day of Judgment?
Is the seven-year emotional relationship between a committed girl and a young man, whose marriage was refused by the parents, considered forbidden (haram)? And does this contradict God's decree (qadar)? What is the legitimate (shar'i) way out of this relationship?
What is God's wisdom in some of His servants not marrying, and what is your advice for strengthening the heart in the face of this destiny?
What are the limits of supplication (du'a) when asking for worldly matters such as beauty or increased height? And is asking for them considered an objection to divine decree (qada' wa qadar) or a request for miracles?
How do you respond to someone who says the hijab is a sunnah and optional to wear?
What is the share of one who was not given a share of the life of this world?
Why did Allah create those whom He knew would enter the Fire? And if everything happens by His command and permission, then why do the disobedient enter the Fire for their disobedience to Him?
How can one undo the spell or magic that led to a lack of marriage and success, which was said to be due to brokers in Palestine and envy from relatives?
What are the most prominent sources and references, both ancient and modern, that explain the Salaf's creed or refute the views of other madhhabs concerning the relationship of physical illnesses and disabilities to divine decree and predestination, and whether sins are related to this, and where can one search for this topic in books of creed?
Is the questioner considered sinful for wishing for the death of her sick father, whom she cares for, in order to be relieved of the burden, while feeling guilty about this wish?
Does God forgive whoever repents from fornication that caused the transmission of AIDS to his wife and infant, and is the infection of the wife and infant with the disease considered involuntary manslaughter that necessitates expiation, and when is this expiation due, and is what befell him divine decree and destiny?