The Ruling on Citing Divine Decree as an Excuse for Sins

Question:
(peace and blessings be upon him). Your Eminence, the father, the questioner says: Some people say that Allah has decreed misery and a lack of guidance for them. What is the response to that? And to whom do they say this is decreed?

Answer:
Allah has written it for you, but He commanded you to repent, made the path easy for you, and made it clear to you. So if you abandon this, it is you who have been negligent; it is you who have been negligent, so the blame is on you because you are the one who was negligent. You are capable of repentance, of doing good deeds, and of leaving sins. You are capable of this, and you have intellect, insight, knowledge, and discernment. Why?
What do you mean by divine decree and destiny? Do you rely on it and not seek provision, not eat, not drink, and not marry? Why? Why, when someone attacks you, do you demand retaliation and vengeance and not say, "This is divine decree and destiny"? You do not invoke divine decree and destiny except in acts of worship and obedience. This is from following one's desires and lying about Allah and His Messenger. Yes.