Faith in the divine decree, in general or in detail

Question:
Honorable Shaykh Abu 'Abdullah, is it easier for a person to believe in the divine decree with a general belief that encompasses the later stages without delving into the details that lead a person into confusion, such as asking about [the Fire], even though Allah knows the lights of the worshippers like him, and that is how He, the Exalted, came? Is it safer to have a general belief, glorify Allah, and remain silent? This question is about the details.

Answer:
It is necessary to know the creed in its details, including divine decree and destiny, and this is according to a person's ability. If he has the ability, he must learn the details; if he cannot, it is sufficient for him to learn the general outlines of the creed. This is according to ability. These four stages are mentioned in the Qur'an, all four stages, and they are also mentioned in the hadiths. So they are not a matter of entering into mazes, as the questioner says. These are negated in the Book and the Sunnah, so it is necessary to know them and to master them so that a person is on clear guidance in this matter and does not stumble with those who stumbled or erred. As for the questions and subdivisions, it is permissible for a person to enter into those, but the rules of faith in divine decree and destiny must be known, and they are taken from the Book and the Sunnah.