Is it permissible for one who disobeys Allah to say about sins: This is the divine decree and destiny of Allah?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I used to commit sins, and I have repented to Allah the Exalted. Those who know me ask me about these sins I used to commit, so I say, "This is the divine decree and destiny of Allah." Is what I say correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. These are sins for which you must seek forgiveness, and you must not attribute them to the divine decree and destiny as if you were compelled to commit them. Rather, say, "This was my action, this was my soul, and this was the devil who led me astray. I repent to Allah and seek His forgiveness." Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: I used to commit sins, and I have repented to Allah the Exalted. Those who know me ask me about these sins I used to commit, so I say, "This is the divine decree and destiny of Allah." Is what I say correct?
Answer:
No, it is not correct. These are sins for which you must seek forgiveness, and you must not attribute them to the divine decree and destiny as if you were compelled to commit them. Rather, say, "This was my action, this was my soul, and this was the devil who led me astray. I repent to Allah and seek His forgiveness." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [439 -858] هل يجوز لمن كان يعصي الله أن يقول عن المعاصي: هذا قضاء الله وقدره؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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