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God, Good, and Bad Come from Allah
A Muslim cannot be a true believer unless he/she believes in six matters:
A Muslim cannot be a true believer unless he/she believes in six matters:
- Belief in Allah
- Belief in the Angels
- Belief in the revealed scriptures
- Belief in the messengers
- Belief in the Day of Resurrection
- Belief in Destiny (Good and Bad)
It is central to our faith that all things—good or bad, visible or hidden—come from Allah.
Whatever happens is ultimately good for us: blessings make us thankful, and hardships make us patient and reflective.
We place our trust in our Sovereign Lord, we turn to Him, and we worship Him no matter the circumstances. Every situation contains good for a believer.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Strange are the ways of a believer, for there is good in every affair of his—and this is true for no one except a believer. If something pleasing happens, he thanks Allah, and that is good for him. If hardship comes, he is patient, and that too is good for him.” (Muslim)
Turning to Allah
In every situation—especially during hardship—we turn to Allah, seek His help, and make du‘a for ourselves, our families, and all people.
Allah says: “When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, that they may be guided.” (2:186)
Throughout life, we repent, seek forgiveness, and humble ourselves before Allah. Repentance removes hardship, eases pain, and brings relief.
“And O my people! Seek your Lord’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. He will shower you with rain in abundance and add strength to your strength. So do not persist in wickedness.” (11:52)
Tests & Trials
Islam never promises a life free of trouble. In fact, Allah guarantees that believers will be tested:
“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. But give good news to those who patiently endure.” (2:155)
You may see someone who worships idols living comfortably, while a devout Muslim faces constant hardship. But in reality, the more devout a Muslim becomes, the greater the tests. Being Muslim is not a “Get out of jail free card” for worldly life—it is a path of trials that elevate the believer.
The Problem in Pakistan & Afghanistan
It is wrong to say that natural disasters come because of specific sins committed by certain people.
For example:
Whatever happens is ultimately good for us: blessings make us thankful, and hardships make us patient and reflective.
We place our trust in our Sovereign Lord, we turn to Him, and we worship Him no matter the circumstances. Every situation contains good for a believer.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Strange are the ways of a believer, for there is good in every affair of his—and this is true for no one except a believer. If something pleasing happens, he thanks Allah, and that is good for him. If hardship comes, he is patient, and that too is good for him.” (Muslim)
Turning to Allah
In every situation—especially during hardship—we turn to Allah, seek His help, and make du‘a for ourselves, our families, and all people.
Allah says: “When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about Me: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, that they may be guided.” (2:186)
Throughout life, we repent, seek forgiveness, and humble ourselves before Allah. Repentance removes hardship, eases pain, and brings relief.
“And O my people! Seek your Lord’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. He will shower you with rain in abundance and add strength to your strength. So do not persist in wickedness.” (11:52)
Tests & Trials
Islam never promises a life free of trouble. In fact, Allah guarantees that believers will be tested:
“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. But give good news to those who patiently endure.” (2:155)
You may see someone who worships idols living comfortably, while a devout Muslim faces constant hardship. But in reality, the more devout a Muslim becomes, the greater the tests. Being Muslim is not a “Get out of jail free card” for worldly life—it is a path of trials that elevate the believer.
The Problem in Pakistan & Afghanistan
It is wrong to say that natural disasters come because of specific sins committed by certain people.
For example:
- “Floods came to Punjab because girls wear jeans.”
- “Earthquakes struck Pashtuns because of their sins.”
This is not from Islam. Nobody today receives revelation to declare which sins caused which disaster. Even Prophets like Musa (AS) and Ayyub (AS) endured immense hardship, not because they were sinners, but because Allah was testing them.
Yes, the Qur’an says corruption and sins cause problems on earth:
[30:41] Corruption has spread on land and sea because of what people’s hands have done, so that Allah may cause them to taste some of their deeds, so perhaps they will return to the right path.
But this does not mean we can point to specific disasters and say, “This happened because of those sins.” That is speculation and un-Islamic.
Why This Thinking is Dangerous?
This blame-game creates despair. A poor person who prays, fasts, and lives honestly may wonder:
“Why did floods destroy my hut while a corrupt ruler like Maryam Nawaz vacations abroad in luxury?”
The truth is:
- The poor are tested with hardship.
- The rich and corrupt are given a rope of ease—but when it is pulled, their downfall is severe.
Allah says:
[11:102] Such is the crushing grip of your Lord when He seizes the societies entrenched in wrongdoing. Indeed, His grip is painful and severe.
Look at Palestine: they suffer extreme oppression, yet their hardship is not proof of sin—it is a test. Similarly, disasters in Pakistan are not proof that specific people sinned.
What Islam Actually Teaches in Disasters
[11:102] Such is the crushing grip of your Lord when He seizes the societies entrenched in wrongdoing. Indeed, His grip is painful and severe.
Look at Palestine: they suffer extreme oppression, yet their hardship is not proof of sin—it is a test. Similarly, disasters in Pakistan are not proof that specific people sinned.
What Islam Actually Teaches in Disasters
- Pray to Allah for relief.
- Repent, avoid sins, and increase in good deeds.
- Provide help and relief to those suffering.
No Prophet, no righteous ruler, and no Islamic government in history responded to disasters by blaming the victims’ sins. Instead, they acted, served, and organized relief.
So if an “alim” or preacher starts giving “sinology” lectures instead of helping, challenge them:
So if an “alim” or preacher starts giving “sinology” lectures instead of helping, challenge them:
- Have they raised funds?
- Have they organized cleanups?
- Have they led volunteers to the disaster areas?
During the UK floods in 2015, many mosques and charities organized Muslim youth to help flood victims. Why can’t Pakistani Ulama do the same?
Do you think ʿUmar ibn al-Khattab (RA) went around blaming people’s sins when Madinah was struck by drought? Or did he:
- Lead the people in du‘a, asking Allah for relief
- Reduce his own already meagre allowance to match the poorest who had nothing to eat
- Spend everything in the treasury to fight hunger
- Suspend punishments, knowing theft might be driven by desperation
- Mobilize supplies from distant regions to feed Madinah
- Personally oversee the population to ensure aid reached the poor
Conclusion
Hardship is not always punishment—it is often a test, a reminder, or a means to draw us closer to Allah. Disasters are times for:
- Du‘a
- Repentance
- Relief work
- Solidarity
Blaming people’s sins for natural disasters is un-Islamic, harmful, and completely unsupported by Qur’an and Sunnah. STOP creating this asburd narrative for getting views on YouTube!
