From Hisn al-Muslim

When something goes wrong: Qadaru-llahi wa ma sha'a fa'al

Quick answer

This is the decree of Allah, and He does whatever He wills.

When to recite

Do not say 'if only I had done such and such', for 'if only' opens the door to the work of Shaytan. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 2664. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
قَدَرُ اللَّهِ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ
Transliteration

Qadaru-llahi wa ma sha'a fa'al

Meaning in English

This is the decree of Allah, and He does whatever He wills.

Why this dua matters

Do not say 'if only I had done such and such', for 'if only' opens the door to the work of Shaytan.

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Common questions
What does When something goes wrong: Qadaru-llahi wa ma sha'a fa'al mean?

This is the decree of Allah, and He does whatever He wills.

When should I recite When something goes wrong: Qadaru-llahi wa ma sha'a fa'al?

Do not say 'if only I had done such and such', for 'if only' opens the door to the work of Shaytan. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for When something goes wrong: Qadaru-llahi wa ma sha'a fa'al?

Sahih Muslim 2664.

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