Does supplication overturn the divine decree?

Question:
He says: May Allah preserve you, some people do not know the ranks of the divine decree, and some rely on the divine decree in committing sins. Does supplication overturn the divine decree?

Answer:
It is sufficient for the believer that he believes in the divine decree and destiny and affirms it, even if he does not know the ranks and details. This is for the scholars and students of knowledge. As for the layperson, it is sufficient that he believes in the divine decree and destiny, and he is not required to know the ranks and details. This is for the people of knowledge and students of knowledge. It is permissible to cite the divine decree regarding calamities so that a person does not become distressed. This means it is decreed, so he does not become distressed if he knows that it is decreed upon him and that it must befall him. He is patient and evaluates himself, for nothing befalls him except due to a sin. He evaluates himself and repents to Allah. So when the believer remembers the divine decree and destiny, he is patient with calamities and does not become distressed or angry. Some scholars said in their interpretation of the verse: The believer is struck by a calamity, and he knows that it is from Allah, so he is pleased and submits. As for sins, it is not permissible for a person to cite the divine decree and destiny as an excuse for them. Rather, he repents to Allah. He repents to Allah from them. He does not say, "This is decreed upon me," and seek an excuse for himself. No, he repents to Allah, because he is able to leave them. He is able to do good deeds. He does not consider the divine decree and destiny as an excuse, but rather he repents to Allah and fears Allah, Mighty and Majestic.