What is the ruling on naming a poem "The Betrayal of Fate," given that its author knows it does not mean "the betrayal of Allah's destiny," as evidenced by his statement: "Do you challenge the justice of the Most Merciful?"
Describing destiny () or divine decree (Qadaa’) as "betrayal" is a reprehensible and impermissible act. It shows ill manners towards Allah and falsely implies that betrayal can be attributed to His attributes, Glorified is He. The speaker's statement, "Do you challenge the justice of the Most Merciful?" does not justify this phrase, even if it is intended as a denunciation of oppressors. A Muslim must guard his tongue and avoid words that are unfitting for the majesty of Allah, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent," and his saying: "Are people thrown into the Hellfire on their faces except for the harvests of their tongues?"
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