Is it obligatory for the Muslim to be content with the divine decree, or is it sufficient for him to be patient with it?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says: Is it obligatory for the Muslim to be content with the divine decree, or is it only obligatory for him to be patient?
The Shaykh:
He must be content with the divine decree and destiny; this is a matter of belief. He must be content with the divine decree and destiny, submit to it, and supplicate to Allah to make its outcome good for him. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says:
The Shaykh:
But what does it mean to be content with the divine decree and destiny and neglect the means? He does not neglect the beneficial means. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says: Is it obligatory for the Muslim to be content with the divine decree, or is it only obligatory for him to be patient?
The Shaykh:
He must be content with the divine decree and destiny; this is a matter of belief. He must be content with the divine decree and destiny, submit to it, and supplicate to Allah to make its outcome good for him. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says:
The Shaykh:
But what does it mean to be content with the divine decree and destiny and neglect the means? He does not neglect the beneficial means. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1504- هل يجب على المسلم الرضا بالقدر أم يكفيه الصبر عليه؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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