Is It Sinful to Regret Allah’s Decree by Saying, “If Only I Had Done This”? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Question

Is it sinful to regret Allah’s decree by saying, “If only I had done this”?

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses the permissibility of expressing regret over Allah’s decree by saying, “If only I had done this.”

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.