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Qismat vs Taqdeer: Understanding Allah’s Plan for Us

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q:

1. What is the difference between ‘qismat’ and ‘taqdeer’?

2. Which is the destiny that Allah has set for us and will happen no matter what? Also which is the destiny that Allah, if pleased with our Iman and Aamal, may change?

Bismillaah

A:

1. They are one and the same thing.

2. Don’t put your mind to all these things. Go on striving and working and beg Allah Ta`ala’s assistance. Allah will definitely accept your du`aas.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.