The Words of Wisdom and Purification — Page 184
184. TAQDEER. A Muslim believes in TAQDEER or DIVINE DECREE. According to the teachings of the Holy Quran Taqdeer or. God's Decree controls the eventual outcome of all actions. . Man is subject to Divine decree. If a human design is not in accord with the design of God, no amount of effort can succeed in putting it into effect; but when the time of the design of God arrives, that which had appeared most difficult becomes easily available. . It should be remembered that though everything has been determined by Divine decree, yet this does not mean that one should not strive for one's betterment or adopt means to avoid the calamities. . Divine decrees are of two types; one may be described as suspended, and other as absolute. The operation of a suspended decree may be averted by the grace of God. Almighty through prayers and almsgiving. The operation of an absolute decree cannot be averted through prayer and almsgiving, though God Almighty bestows some other benefit in return for them. In some cases God. Almighty causes a delay in the operation of a decree.