Explanation of 'Umar's statement: We flee from the decree of Allah to the decree of Allah

Question:
This person is asking about the statement of 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) and the explanation of this statement: "We flee from the decree of Allah to the decree of Allah."

Answer:
This was when they were heading toward Sham. When the plague reached 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)—the plague of 'Amwas that occurred in Sham—he changed the route. He changed the route and refused to enter the city where the plague was. They said, "O Commander of the Faithful, are you fleeing from the decree of Allah?" He said, "Yes, we flee from the decree of Allah to the decree of Allah, because Allah has commanded avoiding plague-stricken lands and lands in which there is an epidemic. A Muslim does not proceed to them, and no one leaves them or enters them until Allah lifts the plague that has befallen them." Yes.