Is Life Partner Predetermined?
Yes, Allah knows who our life partner will be, and this knowledge is part of His decree. However, this does not mean our choices, effort, or duʿāʾ are irrelevant. Allah’s decree includes the paths we take — our decisions, intentions, prayers, and actions. From our perspective, multiple outcomes are genuinely open, and our choices determine which one becomes real. Duʿāʾ does not oppose destiny; it is one of the means through which destiny unfolds. While Allah already knows the outcome, we reach it through real freedom and responsibility. And not every duʿāʾ is answered in the exact form we expect, but none of it is meaningless.