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Aqeedah Awake! Ramadaan 1445 (2024), p.27

Regarding Taqdeer, I have read that the Taqdeer which does not change is called Taqdeer Mubram (Conformed Taqdeer).

Question

Regarding Taqdeer, I have read that the Taqdeer which does not change is called Taqdeer Mubram (Conformed Taqdeer). But Taqdeer Muallaq (Impending Taqdeer) can change with Dua. Could you expound these concepts?

Answer

Even Taqdeer Muallaq is an integral part of the all-embracing, eternal Taqdeer of Allah Azza Wa Jal. The Mubram-Muallaq exposition is a weak

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attempt to logically explain what is inexplicable due to its eternal dimension. In other words, in eternity Allah Ta'ala has always been aware that a certain act a million years hence will be changed and substituted with another decree. Brother, this is an issue which should not be probed in depth. The more you probe it, the more intricate and difficult it becomes. Created minds can never encompass the eternal meanings of eternal issues – issues related to the Zaat and Sifaat of Allah Ta'ala. You tread dangerous ground when you attempt to enter into this minefield. Neither can we explain such issues satisfactorily, nor will we understand these issues in entirety even after entering Jannat.

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