THE REAL MEANING OF “NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO US WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF ALLĀH AZZAWAJAL

 

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER

Yaumul Jumu‘ah | 12th day of Jumādā al-Ūlā, 1448 AH | Friday, 23 October 2026

THE REAL MEANING OF “NOTHING CAN HAPPEN TO US WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF ALLĀH AZZAWAJAL”

Bismillāh ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm.

Alḥamdulillāh for granting us the opportunity to witness another blessed Friday, a day of immense significance for the Muslim Ummah.

Today, let us reflect on Qadr (Divine Decree), trusting Allāh Azzawajal, and applying this fundamental belief in our daily lives as Muslims.

Have you ever wondered why you worked so hard but still failed? Why someone you loved disappointed you? Why you lost a job, experienced sickness, faced financial hardship, or went through a difficult period despite making du‘ā and praying to Allāh Azzawajal?

One of the greatest truths that can strengthen our hearts during such moments is this: Nothing happens outside the knowledge and decree of Allāh Azzawajal. Whatever occurs does so within His supreme knowledge and will.

This belief is a source of strength, reassurance, and hope for every Muslim. Allāh Azzawajal is our Creator, the Sovereign over all creation, and the One whose knowledge encompasses everything.

The Noble Qur’an affirms this truth in several verses, including:

“Say, ‘Never will we be struck except by what Allāh has decreed for us; He is our protector.’ And upon Allāh let the believers rely.”

[Sūrah at-Tawbah 9:51]

Allāh Azzawajal also says:

“No disaster strikes except by permission of Allāh. And whoever believes in Allāh—He will guide his heart. And Allāh is Knowing of all things.”

[Sūrah at-Taghābun 64:11]

But what does this really mean for us as Muslims?

Does believing in Qadr mean we should stop striving for success? Should we accept injustice without defending ourselves? Does every painful experience necessarily mean that Allāh is punishing us? How do we reconcile personal responsibility with the belief that everything occurs by His decree?

These are important questions that deserve careful reflection and an understanding rooted in the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.

Join me as we explore this profound aspect of our faith, learn from authentic Hadith, and discover practical lessons that can strengthen our trust in Allāh Azzawajal during both ease and hardship.

To be continued tomorrow, In Shā’ Allāh.

May Allāh Azzawajal continue to guide and protect us, strengthen our īmān, grant us a sound understanding of His Divine Decree, and protect us from the whispers and evil influences of Shayṭān.

Āmīn, Yā Rabb al-‘Ālamīn.