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Whispers Concerning Belief in Qadar

Question

Please clarify about belief in Qadar, Allah knew everything including his actions and of his creation and wrote it in Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz, decrees of all things are written, does that only apply to creation or also to allah? Also, all things that happen are created by allah in their essence, attributes and movements, what does "essence" mean here? Please clarify these doubts about belief in Al Qadar.

Answer

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.

We ask Allah to grant us and you firm belief.

This Fatwa service is not a platform for discussing detailed doubts and misconceptions. You may seek guidance from knowledgeable scholars or specialized websites in this regard.

In general, we advise you not to pay attention to doubts and whispers, nor get carried away with them. Instead, focus on reading reliable books that clarify the correct belief regarding predestination.

Lastly, you should avoid reading or listening to those who stir up doubts, also you may consider consulting psychiatrists for treatment of obsessive thoughts (Waswas).

Allah knows best.

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