Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
I dont think armughal meant the way he typed it though. I have read his other posts and this one is not along the same lines. Or at least it does not sounds to be.
Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
Fayax he was being sarcastic.....
Its not a matter of if it was Allah's wrath or not...we all agree that everything happens with the will of Allah. The issue is, how does one ascertain if indeed Allah's wrath?
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
what if (astaghfirullah) some of them become sinners when they grow up? They would still be punished, yes/no?
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
^^
By simply realizing it was Allah :swt:'s Will…
Nothing more, nothing less…
Otherwise questions will keep popping up which either drive one insane or away from Islam…
Part of Islam is believing in Qadr…Sometimes, out of ignorance we become disillusioned and forlorn…But that is human nature…
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
yeh tou kissi mullah se poocho yaar.
the only people that GET to me are pedophiles and those that justify killing others.
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
My bad. Then all I can say is that we shouldnt sit here and try to figure out why Allah takescertain actions. We should look at our own actions.
Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
^^ yes and at these blessed words can we close this damn discussion already?
Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
All those who were crushed by buildings are martyrs InshaAllah..
That means they go straight to Jannah without any Judgment..
Allah is so Mercyfull..The Most Mercyfull..
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
self-righteous, pompus, full of sh!T. had it been your family what then? what if it was u with a broken spinal cord, relegated to the wheel chair and bed pans? have some empathy for godsake, u talk abt religion yet forget god created all humanity to be loved and cherished, and here u r passing judgement on almighty territory. Case of classic shiirk I wud say? And u know where mushrikeen are going? Straight to the bottom pit of hell, with the likes of Abu Jahel et al…
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
Why? Because God couldnt distinguish between the righteous and wrong doers? or Because God didnt have enough time to sort out the good from the bad? Or may be He was too angry and couldnt think straight so He destroyed the whole nation.
Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
It's like saying "he died cause he helped a kafir". Sinners or not everyone dies. Natural disasters happen, please don't establish a correlation between sin and death.
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Who is a Martyr in Islam?
Question #3095: She fell into a well and died – is she counted as a shaheedah (martyr)?
**Question : **
My mother died approximately twenty years ago, by falling into a well that was not completely filled with water. She was a righteous woman. Is she among those who are counted as shuhadaa’ (martyrs)?
*Answer :
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Praise be to Allaah.
**Yes, those who drown are counted as martyrs, because of the report from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) according to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“The shuhadaa’ are five: the one who dies of plague, the one who dies of a stomach disease, the one who drowns, the one who is crushed by a falling wall, and the one who is killed for the sake of Allaah.”
This was narrated by Maalik in al-Muwatta’, and by al-Bukhaari, Muslim and al-Tirmidhi. **
And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid (www.islam-qa.com)
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Allah’s Blessings of the Martyrs
Question #8511: The six blessings of the martyrs
**Question :
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What are the six characteristics of the martyrs (shahid)taught to us from our beloved Prophet Muhammad ?
**Answer : **
Praise be to Allaah.*
**It was reported in the hadeeth of al-Miqdaam ibn Ma’di Karb that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“The martyr (shaheed) has seven blessings from Allaah: he is forgiven from the moment his blood is first shed; he will be shown his place in Paradise; he will be spared the trial of the grave; and he will be secure on the Day of the Greatest Terror (the Day of Judgement); there will be placed on his head a crown of dignity, one ruby of which is better than this world and all that is in it; he will be married to seventy-two of al-hoor al-‘iyn; and he will be permitted to intercede for seventy of his relatives.” **
According to another report, the martyr has six blessings from Allaah. According to other reports (the number is) six, or nine, or ten. *
(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, who said it is a hasan hadeeth. Also narrated by Ibn Maajah in al-Sunan, by Ahmad, by ‘Abd al-Razzaaq in al-Musannaf, by al-Tabaraani in al-Kabeer, and by Sa’eed ibn Mansoor in al-Sunan). *
Shaykh Waleed al-Firyaan (www.islam-qa.com)
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The Martyrs are in Jannah
Question #4003: Is there anyone in Paradise now?
** Question : **
Is anyone in heaven right now (not prophets , angels etc) ? Or are we all waiting for the ‘Day of Judgment’ before entering heaven or hell I have heard some references to people who have seen heaven or are in heaven now or went to heaven and saw how it was Again, I am not including prophets and angels to this list of people
*Answer :
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Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah has created Paradise and its creation is complete, because He says in a hadeeth qudsi: “I have prepared for My righteous slaves that which no eye has seen…” And because the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saw it on the night of the Israa’ and Mi’raaj, and because of other proofs (daleel).
Will any humans enter it before the Day of Resurrection?
There are two aspects to this:
1. Entering it in spirit only, as is the case with the dead. This is proven in the case of the Prophets, and of the martyrs (shuhadaa’) whose souls are in the crops of green birds which roam about in Paradise. This is also known from the ahaadeeth in which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) describes how he entered Paradise in dreams, which has to do with the soul or spirit.
- With regard to entering Paradise in both body and soul, this will happen on the Day of Resurrection for both humans and jinn. The only exception to this is Adam (peace be upon him) who was in Paradise before he came down to this earth, as was mentioned by Ibn al-Qayyim and others. And Allaah knows best.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid (www.islam-qa.com)
Re: Quake was “God’s wrath” for supporting US’ Invasion.
Why do Earthquakes Happen?..What does it mean in Islam?..What should Muslims do when an earthquake strikes?
Question #2593: Why are there so many earthquakes?
**Question : **
Many countries have had earthquakes, such as Turkey, Mexico, Taiwan, Japan, etc. Does this mean anything (from an Islamic point of view)?
** Answer : **
Praise be to Allaah.
Praise be to Allaah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allaah, and upon his family, companions, and those who follow his guidance.
**Allaah is the All-Wise, All-Knowing in all that He wills and decrees, and He is the All-Wise, All-Knowing in all that He legislates and commands. He creates and decrees whatever signs He wills, to frighten His slaves and remind them of their obligations and duties towards Him, and to warn them against associating anything in worship with Him, going against His commands and doing that which He has forbidden. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And We sent not the signs except to warn” [al-Israa’ 17:59]
“We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Qur’aan) is the truth. Is it not sufficient in regard to your Lord that He is a Witness over all things?” [Fussilat 41:53]
“Say: ‘He has power to send torment on you from above or from under your feet, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, and make you to taste the violence of one another.’” [al-An’aam 6:65]**
**Al-Bukhaari narrated in his Saheeh from Jaabir ibn ‘Abd-Allaah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that when the aayah (interpretation of the meaning)
“Say: ‘He has power to send torment on you from above”
was revealed, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said,
“A’oodhu bi wajhika (I seek refuge in Your Face”; “or from under your feet”, he said, “A’oodhu bi wajhika (I seek refuge in Your Face).”
(Saheeh al-Bukhaari, 5/193).**
(Abu’l-Shaykh al-Isbahaani narrated from Mujaahid concerning the Tafseer of this aayah, “Say: ‘He has power to send torment on you from above”: (this means) al-Sayhah (the shout or tumult), stones and strong wind; “or from under your feet”, (means) earthquakes and being swallowed up by the earth.)
**Undoubtedly the earthquakes that are happening these days are among the signs which Allaah uses to frighten His slaves. All the earthquakes and other things which happen and cause harm and injury to people are because of shirk and sins, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meanings):
“And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much” [al-Shoora 42:30]
“Whatever of good reaches you, is from Allaah, but whatever of evil befalls you, is from yourself” [al-Nisaa’ 4:79]
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And Allaah said concerning the nations of the past:**
“So We punished each (of them) for his sins, of them were some on whom We sent Haasib (a violent wind with shower of stones) [as on the people of Loot (Lot)], and of them were some who were overtaken by As-Saihah [torment — awful cry, (as Thamood or Shu‘ayb’s people)], and of them were some whom We caused the earth to swallow [as Qaaroon (Korah)], and of them were some whom We drowned [as the people of Nooh (Noah), or Fir‘aun (Pharaoh) and his people]. It was not Allaah Who wronged them, but they wronged themselves” [al-‘Ankaboot 29:40]
***What Muslims and others who are accountable and of sound mind must do is repent to Allaah, adhere firmly to His Religion and avoid all that He has forbidden of Shirk and sin, so that they may be safe and attain salvation from all evils in this world and the next, and so that Allaah will ward off from them all harm, and bless them with all good. ***
**Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And if the people of the towns had believed and had the Taqwaa (piety), certainly, We should have opened for them blessings from the heaven and the earth, but they belied (the Messengers). So We took them (with punishment) for what they used to earn (polytheism and crimes).” [al-A’raaf 7:96]
And Allaah says concerning the People of the Book (interpretation of the meaning):
“And if only they had acted according to the Tawraah (Torah), the Injeel (Gospel), and what has (now) been sent down to them from their Lord (the Qur’ân), they would surely, have gotten provision from above them and from underneath their feet” [al-Maa’idah 5:66].
And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Did the people of the towns then feel secure against the coming of Our punishment by night while they were asleep?*Or, did the people of the towns then feel secure against the coming of Our punishment in the forenoon while they were playing?*Did they then feel secure against the Plan of Allaah? None feels secure from the Plan of Allaah except the people who are the losers.” [al-A’raaf 7:97-99]
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Al-‘Allaamah Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
**
“Allaah sometimes gives the earth permission to breathe, which is when major earthquakes happen; this makes people feel scared, so they repent, give up sins, pray to Allaah and feel regret [for their sins].
When there had been an earthquake, some of the Salaf said: your Lord is warning you. When Madeenah was struck by an earthquake, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with you) addressed the people and said: if there is another earthquake, I will not stay here with you.”**
And there are many similar reportes from the Salaf.
***Our response when there is an earthquake or some other sign such as an eclipse, strong winds or floods, should be to hasten to repent to Allaah and pray to Him for safety, and to remember Him much and seek His forgiveness, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said when there was an eclipse: “If you see anything like that, hasten to remember Him, call on Him and seek His forgiveness.” (Part of an agreed-upon hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari (2/30) and Muslim (2/628)).
It is also mustahabb (recommended, encouraged) to show compassion to the poor and needy, and to give charity to them, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“Show mercy, you will be shown mercy.” (Narrated by Imaam Ahmad, 2/165)
“Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Have mercy on those who are on earth, and the One Who is in heaven will show mercy to you.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood (13/285), al-Tirmidhi (6/43)).
“Whoever does not show mercy will not be shown mercy.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5/75), Muslim (4/1809)).
It was reported that when there was an earthquake, ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez (may Allaah have mercy on him) would write to his governors telling them to give in charity.***
One of the things which will help to keep people safe and sound is if the authorities impose an immediate crack-down on the foolish elements in society, forcing them to behave and applying the laws of sharee’ah to them, enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“The believers, men and women, are Awliyaa’ (helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) of one another; they enjoin (on the people) Al-Ma‘roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do), and forbid (people) from Al-Munkar (i.e. polytheism and disbelief of all kinds, and all that Islam has forbidden); they perform As-Salaah (Iqaamat-as-Salaah), and give the Zakaah, and obey Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah will have His Mercy on them. Surely, Allaah is All-Mighty, All-Wise” [al-Tawbah 9:71]
“Verily, Allaah will help those who help His (Cause). Truly, Allaah is All-Strong, All-Mighty. *Those (Muslim rulers) who, if We give them power in the land, (they) enjoin Iqamat-as-Salaah *, to pay the Zakaah and they enjoin Al-Ma‘roof (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do), and forbid Al-Munkar (i.e. disbelief, polytheism and all that Islam has forbidden) *. And with Allaah rests the end of (all) matters (of creatures).” [al-Hajj 22:40-41]
“And whosoever fears Allaah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allaah, then He will suffice him.” [al-Talaaq 65:2-3]
And there are many aayaat on this topic.
The Prophet ( peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever meets the need of his brother, Allaah will meet his needs.” (Agreed upon; al-Bukhaari, 3/98; Muslim, 4/1996).
And he ( peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever relieves a believer of some of the distress of this world, Allaah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. Whoever makes things easier for one who is suffering hardship, Allaah will make things easier for him in this world and in the Hereafter. Whoever conceals a Muslim’s faults, Allaah will conceal his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. Allaah will help a person so long as he helps his brother.” (Narrated by Muslim, 4/2074). And there are many ahaadeeth on this topic.
**Allaah is the One Whom we ask to reform the affairs of all the Muslims and to bless them with proper understanding of Islam and help them to adhere steadfastly to it and repent to Allaah from all their sins. We ask Him to reform all those who are in authority over the Muslims’ affairs and to support the Truth and eradicate falsehood through them, and to help them to rule the people according to the laws of sharee’ah, and to protect them and all the Muslims from misguidance and temptation and the tricks of the Shaytaan, for He is Able to do all that.
May the blessings and peace of Allaah be upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions, and those who follow them in truth until the Day of Resurrection.**
Abd al-‘Azeez ibn ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him). (www.islam-qa.com)**
Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
Allah SWT takes tens of thousands of Muslims in a way that guarantees them status as shuhadaa and guarantees them paradise, and people want to say that it was a punishment upon them?
At any rate, even the Pakistani government does not consider that Kashmir is a part of Pakistan (check the constitution, which makes no mention of Kashmir as a part of Pakistan). Azad Kashmir is instead a Pakistani protectorate - Pakistan's government considers it to be a disputed territory at this time though it wants Kashmir to eventually become part of Pakistan.
At any rate, if the Earthquake was a punishment from Allah SWT, the country of Pakistan was mainly spared from this punishment (bar the apartment collapse in Islamabad). It was the Kashmiri people, who are protected by Pakistan, who bore the brunt of the quake.
The point that I'm making is that the country that supported the overthrow of the Taliban suffered very little in the quake. Instead a people who that country protected were the main victims.
Therefore, if the quake was a punishment from Allah, it would more likely be a punishment for the sins of the Kashmiri people, rather than Pakistan which suffered few deaths.
Of course, I still go with the theory of the Imam at the mosque that I went to that given the number of people promised entry into paradise through the earthquake, it is actually a blessing and a symbol that Allah SWT loved these people so much that he took them in a way that guaranteed paradise.
Re: Quake was "God's wrath" for supporting US' Invasion.
I have an idea, lets throw all the mullahs in a well, that way they are guaranteed paradise and can stop bugging me.
thankyou jim.