Muhammad Metwalli Al-Sharawii
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The meaning of Al-Qadaa and Al-Qadar: when mentioned separately both
mean the predestination (pre-decree) of an action or event. When used
together Al -Qadar refers to the pre-decree of an action or event before
it occurs and Al-Qadaa refers to the act or event after it took place.
If our actions are already pre-decreed, where is the free will? Allah
Subhanahu wa Ta’ala sent Messengers to guide mankind to the truth, and
we are given the choice of believing and obeying the command or
rejecting the truth. Allah already knows which path we will take, as it
is recorded in the Lawh Al-Mahfuz. If Al- Qadar is already written for
us, what is the benefit of making Dua? The answer to this question by
the scholars is that, since we know that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is in
charge of all affairs and is able to do all things, we ask Him and Him
Alone when we are in need. He already knows who will ask Him and who
will not and how He is going to answer our Dua. On the other hand we do
not know if our Dua will be accepted, will it be answered immediately or
a trial removed or differed to the Hereafter. The scholars have further
explained events that will take place if the appropriate steps are
taken to make them happen. This book will inshAllah shed essential light
on what is an obligatory belief for all muslims.
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