Shaykh al-Islām—may Allah sanctify his soul—said:

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.

All praise belongs to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, ask for His guidance and forgiveness, and seek refuge in Allah from the evil within ourselves and from our evil deeds. Whomever Allah guides, none can lead astray; and whomever He leads astray, none can guide. I bear witness that none is worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah bestow abundant blessings and peace upon him and his family.

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On the Prophet’s statement—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—“Thus Adam prevailed over Moses in argument,” when Adam invoked the divine decree against him; and an explanation that this concerns calamities, not sins. Allah has commanded patience and piety: this relates to patience, not piety. He said:

“So be patient; indeed, Allah’s promise is true, and seek forgiveness