Often Compared, Here is the Difference between Qadha and Qadar According to Ulama

What is the difference between qadha and qadar (freepik)

YOGYAKARTA - Many Muslims are still confused about the difference between qadha and qadar. In fact, both are important concepts in the pillars of faith that must be understood correctly by every Muslim.

Qadha and qadar are often considered the same, although they have different meanings. The right understanding will strengthen faith and help to accept every provision of God with an open heart.

Explanation of Ulama about What is the Difference between Qadha and Qadar

Syaikh Muhammad bin Shalih Al-'Utsaimin explained that scholars have different views regarding the difference between qadha and qadar. The correct understanding of these two terms is very important in strengthening faith in God's destiny.

Based on the Book of Al-Qadha' wal Qadar, Sheikh Muhammad bin Shalih Al-'Utsaimin, Pustaka At-Tibyan, as reported from almanhaj states that most scholars believe that qadar is a decree of Allah that has been established since the beginning of time, namely a time that has no beginning.

The qadar provision includes everything that will happen in the universe, both big and small.

Meanwhile, qadha is God's decree on something when the event actually occurs. In other words, qadha is the actual implementation of qadar when the predetermined time has arrived.

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This difference can be understood through a simple example, namely when Allah determines that a person will be born in a certain year since the beginning, that is qadar. Then when the person is actually born in the year that has been determined, that is qadha.

Dalil dalam Al-Quran

In the Quran, the concept of qadha is mentioned in various verses. Allah says in Surah Yusuf verse 41: "The matter (qudliya al-amru) has been established." Then in Surah Ghafir verse 20: "Allah establishes (yaqdhii) correctly."

The above verses show that qadha is a decision of Allah that is being or has been implemented.

Examples of Qadha and Qadar in Everyday Life Rezeki

Qadar: Allah has decreed since the beginning that Budi will get a 50 million rupiah fortune in 2025.

Qadha: Budi worked hard, then in July 2025 he got a bonus and salary totaling 50 million rupiah.

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Qadar: Allah has determined since ancient times that Ahmad will marry Fatimah.

Qadha: Ahmad and Fatimah met through a friend, then ta'aruf, and finally married according to the time that Allah has determined.

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Qadar: Allah menetapkan umur seseorang adalah 65 tahun sejak ia belum diciptakan.

Qadha: When he reached the age of 65, the angel of death then took his life at the appointed time.

Thus, it can be concluded that some scholars argue that qadha and qadar basically have the same meaning, only different in the context of their use.

However, the opinion that is considered rajih or strong is according to Syaikh Al-'Utsaimin, as an opinion that mediates. He stated that if the two terms are mentioned together (qadha and qadar), then both have different meanings according to the explanation above. But if they are mentioned separately, they can mean the same, namely God's provision. Wallahu a'lam.

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