What is the ruling on citing divine decree and destiny as an excuse for ordinary events, such as when someone strikes another?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on citing divine decree and destiny as an excuse for ordinary events, such as when someone strikes another and says, "This is by Allah's decree," or when someone drives his car recklessly and then cites the decree?
Answer:
This will come from your own action. Your speeding in the car, your striking him, this is from your own action. Therefore, retaliation in kind is prescribed. If divine decree and destiny were a valid excuse, retaliation in kind would not have been prescribed. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on citing divine decree and destiny as an excuse for ordinary events, such as when someone strikes another and says, "This is by Allah's decree," or when someone drives his car recklessly and then cites the decree?
Answer:
This will come from your own action. Your speeding in the car, your striking him, this is from your own action. Therefore, retaliation in kind is prescribed. If divine decree and destiny were a valid excuse, retaliation in kind would not have been prescribed. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [131 /641] ما حكم الاحتجاج بالقضاء والقدر على الأحداث العادية كأن يضرب أحدهم؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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