On the divine decree with examples.
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The Shaykh : The third point: The divine decree. We all know that the prayer is limited. The midday prayer is four [rak'ahs]. If a person were to say, "I love good and I love to increase in deeds, and I will pray the midday prayer six [rak'ahs]," what would you say, my brother?
The student: It is not valid.
The Shaykh : Why?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : This increase is not valid because it contradicts the Shari'ah in what? In its amount. Perfect. May Allah bless you. Rest now.
The student: It is not valid.
The Shaykh : Why?
The student: ... .
The Shaykh : This increase is not valid because it contradicts the Shari'ah in what? In its amount. Perfect. May Allah bless you. Rest now.