dua

Taqdeer

Q: I have two questions on Taqdeer:

1. Is a person considered a Kafir if he or she does not believe in Taqdeer (Destiny)?

2. Can Dua change Taqdeer? I have heard that Dua can change Taqdeer. Please clarify.

Making dua through the waseelah of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)

Q: Can we make Dua with the Waseela of RasoolAllah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), the Prophets and the Auliya? Some people say that we should ask directly from Allah Ta’ala and not make dua with the Waseela of RasoolAllah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), the Prophets and the Auliya. Please provide reference from the Quran and Sunnah.