بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
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Qadar
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Qadar (Divine Decree) is the belief that Allah has full knowledge and control over everything that happens in the universe. It is the sixth pillar of Iman. Qadar means that nothing occurs,from the falling of a leaf to the birth of a galaxy,except by Allah's will and according to His eternal plan. This concept does not negate human free will; rather, it means that while humans choose their actions, Allah knows those choices eternally and provides the means for them to happen. Belief in Qadar is the cure for despair and arrogance; it teaches the believer to be patient in trials (knowing they were decreed) and humble in success (knowing it was a gift from Allah). The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained Qadar when asked about it. He said: "Allah ordained the measures (maqadir) of creation fifty thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth" (Muslim). This establishes that Allah's knowledge encompasses all that will happen. Qadar includes four aspects: Allah's eternal knowledge of all things; His recording of all destinies in the Preserved Tablet (al-Lawh al-Mahfuz); His will (mashi'ah) that nothing happens without His permission; and His creation of all things, including human actions. This does not negate human free will. People choose their actions, and Allah's knowledge encompasses those choices eternally. The Prophet said: "Work, for everyone is facilitated towards that for which he was created" (Bukhari and Muslim). This means that while Allah knows what people will choose, they are still responsible for their choices. Belief in Qadar brings peace. When hardship comes, the believer knows it was decreed and accepts it. When success comes, they know it was from Allah and are grateful. The Prophet said: "How wonderful is the affair of the believer! All his affairs are good. If he experiences ease, he is grateful, and that is good for him. If he experiences hardship, he is patient, and that is good for him" (Muslim). Qadar does not mean fatalism. Muslims strive, plan, and act. They do not say "It is decreed" and then sit idle. The Prophet taught reliance on Allah (tawakkul) while taking means. He said: "Tie your camel and trust in Allah" (Tirmidhi). The extremes are to be avoided: denying Qadar (like the Qadariyyah) or claiming it negates free will (like the Jabriyyah). The middle path is affirming Allah's knowledge and will while affirming human responsibility. For believers, Qadar is a source of comfort. They know that nothing happens without Allah's knowledge and wisdom. They accept His decree with patience and gratitude. They strive and trust, knowing that the outcome is with Allah. The ultimate Qadar is in Paradise, where the believers will be grateful for Allah's decree that guided them to eternal bliss. The believer lives in submission, trusting in Allah's wisdom and hoping in His mercy.
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