Calamities and Problems – Trials or Punishment? We often wonder how to distinguish whether a person is being simply tested by Allah Taala or being punished for one’s sins. In this context, scholars have said that “ the sign of calamity by way of punishment shows as signs of impatience and ingratitude in a person when a calamity befalls, and the sign of calamity by way of expiation and erasing of sins shows as contentment, acceptance, and patience in accepting the will of Allah Taala until relief comes.” If the one who is affected by calamities and problems shows displeasure and panic, then it cannot be thought that his calamity is an honor from Allah Taala to raise him in status. So in this case it is most likely that it is a requital and punishment. Also, if the Muslim is a devoted worshiper, obedient and righteous, and there is nothing between him and Allah but true ‘uboodiyyah (servitude), gratitude, praise, repentance and submission to Him (swt) then it is most likely that this calamity is a kind of honor and raising in status.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:57:56 +0000
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