Believing in the Decree of Allah

We often lack hope and belief in the decree of Allah. We need to understand that Allah can grant us anything and everything we ever ask Him. There are gifts from Allah that we ask for and gifts from Allah that we never even thought of asking Him. This is the divine decree. Allah’s love can be felt in His countless blessings. Belief in the decree of Allah means believing we have a magic wand that can help us get anything we wish for. The decree of Allah reminds us that we are never alone. That even in our darkest hour, we are under the watchful care of the Most Merciful.

Allah’s Decree and Help Matters More Than Our Efforts: A Letter to My Daughter

Dear loved one, no matter how hard you try, no matter how much you study or practice or spend, you’ll never be able to accomplish anything of meaning or become the best version of yourself without the help and decree of Allah (swt). 

When you understand the absolute power of Allah (swt) to help you realize your dreams, you’ll feel like the whole world has opened itself up to you. It will be as though you’re strolling through your existence picking up blessings like they were wildflowers free for the taking…  

Every little thing, every small success and every ounce of blessings that you achieve is written in the decree of Allah. 

Example: The Decree of Allah

Prophet Ibrahim’s wife lived her life unable to bear children. But a time came in her old age when she and Ibrahim were informed by the angel that she would have a son:  

“Then We gave her good tidings of Isaac and after Isaac, Jacob” (Hud: 71).  

It was the decree of Allah that He decided to bless them with a child at that age. No one could have ever imagined it. That’s how Allah’s plans and the decree of Allah works.  

When she heard this news, she said in astonishment:

“Shall I bear a child while I am an old woman, and here is my husband, an old man? Verily! This is a strange thing!” 

The angel’s response was: 

“Do you wonder at the decree of Allah?” (Hud: 72-73). 

The short string of words that make up this rhetorical question hold so much meaning. It begs us to reconsider the absurd thoughts that inhabit our minds about our inability to do or achieve certain things. 

Do you ever doubt that Allah (swt) can grant you exactly what you need at any time – even if it seems so far-fetched and unrealistic?  

If you ever find yourself hopeless, know that your hopelessness is misplaced. Allah (swt) is capable of anything – capable of healing any wound, capable of making you the most talented person in your profession, capable of granting you health, children, wealth, and influence. 

Never doubt Him. What’s impossible for you to accomplish, isn’t impossible for Him. So, raise your empty palms toward the sky and ask Him for anything. Anything at all. Anything that you need and want and desire. 

Belief in the Decree of Allah: 

As you continue working, just wait and see how He won’t just give you what you ask – He’ll give you better. Every time. So, believe in the decree of Allah. Have faith in the divine decree. 

It was the decree of Allah that fire became cool for Ibrahim (A.S). It was the decree of Allah that prophet Younis (A.S) survived in the belly of whale.  

Prophet Muhammad (saw) said:

“Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication) He becomes shy to return them empty.” 

Allah-The Al-Wahhab and Al-Razzaq 

One of God’s Names is “Al-Wahhab” which means The Bestower of Gifts. He gives us gifts for different reasons. He may give a gift solely out of love for His slave. Or He may see that His slave is far from Him, so He gives her a beautiful gift to bring her back to thanking Him. 

Allah is also “Al-Razzaq” meaning the Sustainer and The One Who gives Rizq (sustenance). But there’s a difference between this name and Al-Wahhab. Allah’s Name “Al-Razzaq” insinuates that a person puts forth a certain effort to sustain him/herself, and then God allows that person’s sustenance to be placed upon him/her.  

Whereas Al-Wahhab is a name that indicates that God is the giver of gifts without toil, simply out of a love of His slaves. 

So, Allah gives us whether we ask Him or not. It makes us hopeful when we believe in the decree of Allah. 

Conclusion:

So, He is with you, granting you the sustenance that you seek when you work hard and develop yourself and your skills with diligence. And He is also with you, continuously granting you gifts that you may not have even been seeking at all. 

When you ask Allah for something, don’t be in a rush. Wait for Him to answer your prayer through His divine decree. Dua can move mountains. Everything that exists or happens depends on the decree of Allah. If He wills, you will get what you want.  

Never be astonished by the blessings that Allah (swt) brings into your life. He says “Be” and it is. There is no doubt in that. What is left, then, is to cultivate your gratitude to Him through constant words and actions. 

My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to do righteousness of which You approve. And admit me by Your mercy into [the ranks of] Your righteous servants. 

Aim high. There’s nothing He can’t do.