It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Darda’ (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Allah Almighty has decided five things for every servant: his death, sustenance, lifespan, and whether he will be wretched or fortunate.”
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب القدر / 200
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح ۔ أخرجه الطبراني في الاوسط : 3144، والبزار: 2152 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 21723 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 22066»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Despite this system of predestination (taqdeer), the servant is still required to seek goodness and virtue, to strive for their attainment, and to keep himself away from matters of evil and corruption.