The ruling on saying "if" regarding the loss of something in worldly matters
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh! Is it permissible to say "if" regarding the loss of something better, specifically in worldly matters, such as a business deal?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to say "if" regarding worldly matters. As for matters of religion, if the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) had said, "If I had known what I now know about my affair," that would be fine in matters of religion. But regarding worldly matters, it is not permissible. Rather, one should believe in the divine decree and destiny, and that whatever is decreed for you will happen, and if it had been decreed, it would have occurred.
Honorable Shaykh! Is it permissible to say "if" regarding the loss of something better, specifically in worldly matters, such as a business deal?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to say "if" regarding worldly matters. As for matters of religion, if the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) had said, "If I had known what I now know about my affair," that would be fine in matters of religion. But regarding worldly matters, it is not permissible. Rather, one should believe in the divine decree and destiny, and that whatever is decreed for you will happen, and if it had been decreed, it would have occurred.
Source
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