The Issue of Divine Decree and the Actions of Servants
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Question:
This questioner, Abu 'Abdullah, says: I hope that Honorable Shaykh Salih will clarify, or rather provide a statement on, the issue of qadar (divine decree), and whether the essence of an action is decreed while the manner of it is left to human choice?
Answer:
You must believe in qada' wa qadar (divine decree and destiny); this is one of the pillars of faith. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 8a Do not delve into the details and questions that Allah has not burdened you with. Yes.
This questioner, Abu 'Abdullah, says: I hope that Honorable Shaykh Salih will clarify, or rather provide a statement on, the issue of qadar (divine decree), and whether the essence of an action is decreed while the manner of it is left to human choice?
Answer:
You must believe in qada' wa qadar (divine decree and destiny); this is one of the pillars of faith. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
and you affirm your faith in the Divine Decree about good and evil
وتؤمن بالقدر خيره وشره
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (058) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1435-07-16] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (42:19)
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