Is it permissible to use the phrase "God's choice," such as "God's choice for you is better than your choice for yourself," or is this phrase impermissible to use in reference to Allah Almighty?
Allah has affirmed for Himself choice, as He says: "And your Lord creates what He wills and chooses; not for them was the choice." This choice is His will and desire, and it signifies preference, selection, and election. Allah's choice is a consequence of His all-enencompassing knowledge and does not resemble the choice of His creation, for it befits His perfection and majesty, whereas a servant's choice may entail deficiency and ignorance. Scholars have used the term "Allah's choice" in their statements, such as Qatadah, who said: "I know of Allah's choice for me what necessitates my good presumption." And Ibrahim ibn Adham advised: "If kings spend their nights making choices for themselves, then you spend yours content with Allah's choice for you." And Malik said: "And what trial is greater than to think that your choice for yourself in this matter is better than Allah's choice for you and His Messenger's choice for you, peace and blessings be upon him?" And Ibn Taymiyyah explained mankind's need for Allah's choice.
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