Does asking Allah for a long life contradict His decree?
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Supplicating for a long life is permissible and does not contradict the fact that it is predetermined, just like sustenance and deeds, because supplication itself is part of destiny. The lifespan written in the unalterable decree is linked to its causes, and supplication is among them.
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