Divine Decree
983 questions
Which of you is right in interpreting the phenomenon of the Coronavirus, is it a divine decree from Allah or a human act, and how can the other party be convinced?
Has Allah ordained for a person to live in a specific country, and is sustenance predetermined and linked to a particular place?
What is the sin of a person who lives in a corrupt environment, full of tribulations, and high cost of living, all of which are signs of Allah's wrath, and why is he punished for the sins of others?
What is the ruling on interpreting the Qur’an according to the Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of thought?
What is the wisdom behind not answering prayers against an oppressor, even though Almighty God "is capable of restoring my rights from him"?
Is it permissible to supplicate for a matter after a clear Istikhara has diverted it, and after ceasing active pursuit of it? And is that considered an objection to divine decree? And is it permissible to supplicate that Allah replace it with something better if it contains evil?
What is the advice for someone living in a state of terror over the death of a family member or loved one, and who is considering suicide to avoid seeing that day?
How can I reconcile my submission to Allah’s divine decree and destiny with my feeling of blame towards my family who interfered in the annulment of my engagement, which I considered suitable?
Is it permissible to wish that the supplication for marriage to a person had not been answered, when it became clear after the marriage that he does not observe prayer and physically and verbally assaults his wife?
How can duties and accountability be equal between the poor and the rich, given their differing living conditions, and why does God favor some of His servants with wealth and bliss despite the faith and devotion of others?
What is the wisdom behind reciting Al-Fatihah seven times?
What is the correct story of the one about whom Allah said: "And We gave him Our signs, but he slipped away from them," and how can one guard against such a fate?
How can the desire for marriage and procreation be curbed while believing in Allah's divine decree and destiny concerning a lack of beauty? And will a woman's appearance in Paradise be identical to her appearance in this world, or will she become beautiful even if she was deprived of beauty in this world?
What is the way to overcome repeated failure in studies and life, and to deal with the whispers of Satan, in order to restore closeness to Allah?
What is the wisdom behind the sinner – whose repentance Allah has accepted – remaining veiled from Allah? Is this veil a punishment or an expiation for sins? And how does the servant reach his Lord, hate what He hates, and love in Him?
What is the clear and concise response regarding the interpretation of the noble verse: "Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves," especially in the context of the saying, "If a people one day wills to live, then fate must surely respond"?
Is it possible for a jinn to make a person think about things and feel sad, even if he has moved past them? And should a psychiatrist be consulted in this situation?
Was Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas afflicted with blindness, and did he refuse to supplicate for the return of his sight, saying: "Allah's decree is more beloved to me than my sight"? And is this considered a station of contentment with Allah's decree that warrants emulation? And what is the correct approach between supplication and patience in the face of decree? And how can one differentiate between divine decree and a poor choice?
What is the ruling on a person feeling that he holds a special status with God and that he is among the righteous saints, immune to harm? Is this considered arrogance that contradicts acceptance of God's decree, especially considering the fluctuation in his morals and his sometimes poor treatment of his mother, as well as the fulfillment of some of his dreams?
How can a Muslim balance writing plans and setting goals to achieve accomplishments, with contentment with Allah's decree, without the failure to achieve goals leading to sadness or discontentment with the divine decree?
Is the insertion or removal of an IUD and childbearing a predetermined destiny from Allah, or not?
Can someone who has committed numerous sins and transgressions be considered a Muslim? And is his marriage to a foreign non-Muslim woman—after he had committed adultery with her and before he embraced Islam—considered illegitimate and grounds for divorce? What is the expiation for these sins? Can Allah forgive them? And will he be punished for them in this world?
Are the miracles attributed to Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, such as his attendance at gatherings frequented by one hundred thousand people while he was seated in the air, authentic, and what is the opinion regarding miracles in general?
لماذا خلق الله سكان دول الغرب أجمل من العرب، ولماذا هم أفضل منا في الاختراعات والتطور؟