About Destiny and Fate.

Let me ask you a question.




When you woke up this morning, did you know you would be reading this article?




Most likely you did not. Most likely you made a random set of choices that 
led you to this page. In a small sense, those choices you made, brought forth 
your destiny which was reading this page.
However, it is your freewill to continue reading. You have the choice to stop 
reading now and do something else. Whatever you decide to do, will effect your destiny.
Many people, Muslims included, are confused about fate and destiny. 
They are not sure how much freewill they really have. They are not certain
 if they have the freedom to make their own choices, or if Allah has forced 
them upon a certain path.
I always believe the best way to tackle any problem is to start with the 
basics. So first, let’s lay some groundwork.
Here are a few things you should keep in mind.
• Allah is the creator of all things, including our actions.
• Belief in Allah’s power, knowledge and control of all things is one of the 
sixarticles of faith in Islam. This is called Qadar, loosely translated as Divine Destiny.
• A person has the freedom, the choice, to do as he/she wants.
• We have no control over the outcome of those choices.
• The outcome of these choices is our destiny. Only Allah knows what this destiny is.
Do You Control Your Destiny? Or Are You A Slave To Fate?
For example, say for instance you decide to go into business for yourself. 
You do all the necessary research. You consult others in the field. You draw
 up a sound business plan and line up multiple investors. You do everything 
possible to ensure that your business is a success.
Does any of this guarantee that your business will be successful? Not at all.
The economy may falter. You may have miscalculated certain expenses. A natural 
disaster might wipe out everything you own. There are innumerable occurrences 
that could adversely effect your business.
It is vital to the Muslim’s belief that we understand this concept. After all, 
the word Muslim means “one who submits to the will of Allah.” By accepting
Allah’s power, knowledge and control of our destiny, we learn to submit to what 
He has prescribed for us.Belief in Qadar, divine destiny, prevents us from 
becoming too boastful or too despondent.When tragedy strikes us, 
we must understand that it is the will of Allah, for it to happen.
That way, we learn to accept it with patience and humility rather than 
despair and frustration.Of course, one may become saddened or upset 
about unfortunate events in their life.
 We are only human and it is natural to react a certain way with tragedy 
befalls us.However, the Muslim understands that no matter how 
difficult said tragedy is, it was within the will of Allah,
and we cannot let it paralyze us.And if something good happens to us,
belief in Qadar will prevent us from becoming too boastful or arrogant. 
Many successful people believe that they have attained 
their wealth and status because they are inherently better than others. 
Or that they are smarter, wiser, stronger, or just more deserving
of success than others.
The truth is, they have no control over their success. They may have made 
certain choices, but it is Allah that made those choices work out well 
for them. If they had control over their success, then they should be
 ble to control every aspect of theirlife and never face any sort 
of adversity. But the reality is that even the most
 successful individuals face some hardships at some point in their life.
Man may choose a certain path. But it is Allah’s will that controls what
destiny that path will lead them.
Fate And Destiny According To The Quran And Sunnah
It is also important to understand that Allah has knowledge over all things. 
Allah knows what will happen to us before we do. Allah knows the outcome of 
all of our decisions. And Allah has stated in His book, the Holy Quran, that 
everything that will happen throughout all creation was already written.
Surah Al-Hadid (The Chapter of Iron) verse 22 states:
“No calamity befalls on the earth or in yourselves but it is inscribed in 
the Book of Decrees (Al Lawh Al Mahfooz) before We bring it into existence.
 Verily, that is easy for Allah.”
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