Divine Decree
983 questions
Is it permissible to link future destiny with present actions, while believing that everything is by the will of Allah?
What is the ruling on saying "Divine power willed it" or "the hand of Divine power willed it" and similar phrases?
What is the sin of the evil human being who must necessarily exist in contrast to the good human being, given the universe's existence based on contradictions? And what are the references related to this matter?
Is it permissible to say: "Oh, the irony of fate"?
Is the questioner's abandonment of following up on her engagement and leaving the matter to others, without seeking to understand the reason from the suitor, considered a shortcoming on her part in taking the means of endeavor that God has commanded, or does that fall under God's predestination and decree?
Why does the questioner live a sad life, though her heart is full of love for people and her intentions are pure, despite her diligence and efforts in life, and why is she not content with her children's circumstances?
What is the meaning of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) saying: "Wealth is not in abundance of possessions, but wealth is in the richness of the soul (self)?"
What are the conditions for a prayer to be answered, and does it affect destiny if it includes a request to marry a specific woman?
Could you mention the evidence from the Qur'an where Allah clarified the pillars of faith?
Why does God afflict the questioner with whispers (waswas) of illness and death, despite her diligently observing the obligatory prayers, remembrances (adhkar), and supplications (du'as) such as "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and grief" and "O Allah, make us servants of beneficence"?
What should one do regarding a car fabric warehouse valued at one and a half million Riyals, given the fear of it being damaged, and knowing that insurance is impermissible?
How do I remove the fear of death caused by the whisperings of devils?
Is ignorance a matter of legitimate difference of opinion, or is the correct view that there is no excuse for ignorance and that whoever differs is an innovator? And what are the evidences of each group?
How does one deal with the inability to marry as a divine decree, especially when it leads to satanic whispers and a feeling that Allah has withheld something He is capable of giving?
ما هي أمثلة الطيرة المحرمة مع تعريفها؟
Is the reaction of not weeping over the grandmother's death—despite having grieved over the death of my maternal cousin previously—considered normal, or is there something wrong with it, taking into account that the grandmother died after a long illness which it was hoped would be a purification for her and a preparation for the family?
What is the wisdom behind Allah Almighty's allowing the greatest criminals to conspire in every village, and allowing the affluent to commit debauchery therein, even though their scheming ultimately harms no one but themselves, and their debauchery leads to the destruction and ruination of villages?
What is the meaning of the Hadith: "When Allah creates a servant for Paradise, He uses him for the deeds of the people of Paradise, until he dies upon a deed from the deeds of the people of Paradise, whereupon He admits him into Paradise. And when He creates a servant for the Fire, He uses him for the deeds of the people of the Fire, until he dies upon a deed from the deeds of the people of the Fire, whereupon He admits him into the Fire"?
Is it permissible to supplicate for the regrowth of hair and healing from hereditary baldness, or is that considered an transgression in supplication and a sign of discontent with divine decree? And are there any Sharia-compliant recommendations for healing from this condition?
What is the difference between "its good and its bad" and "its sweet and its bitter" in the context of belief in divine preordainment (Al-Qadar)?
Is facing problems after the الاستخارة prayer considered an indication of the الاستخارة's validity?
Is the failure to complete the marriage due to the opposition of the suitor's family a matter of divine decree (qadaa’ wa qadar), or a result of the magic that afflicted me previously?
Is a father entitled to refuse to marry off his daughter to the one she loves due to old disputes with his family? And is what happened a result of seeking guidance from Allah (istikharah), or is it fate?
How do we know that we are truly believers?