Aqaaid

Studying astronomy

Q: "Is astrological study forbidden for us." I mean can we study it just to gain some new knowledge, not meant to use it for fortune telling... Just for getting knowledge about the effect of heavenly bodies on our natural behaviour.

The concept of taqdeer and the purpose of life

Q:

1. What is the concept of taqdeer and Allah knowing and deciding our taqdeer?

If dua can change taqdeer, then does Allah not know of the dua or is dua bad? But we are supposed to ask in dua.

I feel like when I make dua that many times it does get accepted and come through, but most of the time it later backfires and the same thing that I was given causes me more pain and suffering.

2. What is life's focus supposed to be and why should we do it? What is my personality supposed to be like as a Muslim?