In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Disasters: a Test - or - Punishment
By Irshad Mahmood – Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem Dawah Centre
Why
should Allah punish you if you have thanked (Him) and have believed in
Him, and Allah is Ever All-Appreciative (of good), All-knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_004:147).More
and more record breaking Disasters are coming all over the world and
one after another. Regardless of Muslims or Christian or others,
everyone is suffering badly. It is time to Re-think, Repent and Enter
into Islaam Whole-Heartedly.Disaster gets more and more Killer, after an Informer (Warner) arrives in a town (city / country), (Ref: Al_Quraan_007.094).Those
Who Listen BUT Do Not Obey are the Worst Animal, since they do not
understand, i.e., if you Hear/read/watch it that is it, NOW it is
Between You and Allah, (Ref: Al_Quraan_008.020-022).Government
must have major foods/grains like Dried Milk, Wheat, Rice, Salt, Sugar,
and Dried Chickpeas etc. in stocks for up to seven years if possible
for any possible Drought. Lessons can be taken from the story of prophet Yusuf (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) as in the Quraan, (Ref: Al_Quraan_012:043-050).What to do when you know a Disaster has approached?1> Turn towards Allah, ask Him for forgiveness with true sincerity and never ever think to do that sins again.2>
Evacuate the place if needed. When you start feeling the Danger from
the Disaster, Start Making the Athan every 10 to 15 minutes on all
corners if possible. If it is safe step out from your place (home or
work) otherwise stay inside to make the Athan.3> Recite Darood-e-Ibraheem before making any Duaas, like we do recite Darood-e-Ibraheem in all of our Salaat.Allahumma
Salli 'alaa Muhammad-in wa 'alaa aali Muhammad-in Kamaa Sallayta 'alaa
Ibrahima wa 'alaa aali Ibrahima Innaka Hameedun Majeed.Allahumma
Baarik 'alaa Muhammad-in wa 'alaa aali Muhammad-in Kamaa Baarakta 'alaa
Ibrahima wa 'alaa aali Ibrahima Innaka Hameedun Majeed.O
Allah! Shower blessings upon Sayyidina Muhammad and on the family of
Sayyidina Muhammad as You showered blessings upon Sayyidina Ibrahim and
on the family of Sayyidina Ibrahim. Surely, You are the Praiseworthy,
Glorious.O
Allah! Bestow favours upon Sayyidina Muhammad and on the family of
Sayyidina Muhammad as You bestowed favours upon Sayyidina Ibrahim and
on the family of Sayyidina Ibrahim. Surely, You are the Praiseworthy,
Glorious.
Then
Recite as many Duaas as you need. Remember Allah knows all languages,
in which language you will ask from Allah, HE will sure listen to your
Duaas, Inshaa Allah.4> Keep Asking Allah for forgiveness.Duaa for Forgiveness:لا إِلَهَ إِلا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
"None
has the right to be worshipped but You (O Allah), Glorified (and
Exalted) are You. Truly, I have been of the wrong-doers",
(Al_Quraan_021.087).رَّبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
"My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy!", (Al_Quraan_023.118).5> Keep Asking Allah for help. Only Yaa Allah Help, all others are shirk, including Yaa Ali Help or Yaa Muhammad Help.إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nastaeen.You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for HELP for each and everything, (Ref: Al_Quraan_001.005).6> Make TRUE intention that you will sure Learn, Read and Practice the Quraan with translation, Inshaa Allah.May Allah forgive all of us and guide us to follow the Quraan. AMEEN.How to help the survivors of the disasters?Saving a Life is like Saving the Whole World, (Ref. Al_Quraan_005.032).Help
the victims from the depths of your heart with whatever you can,
regardless of any race. If there are many dead, try to bury them
immediately. BUT if the deaths are enormous then there is no need to
waste time on counting bodies and waiting for others to come and
recognize their loved ones. This may cause huge delay and diseases may
spread which may double the figure of deaths.Advise to the Victims of the disasters?We
feel very sorry from the depth of our heart and we help from the depth
of our heart. It is very hard to face such a great disaster, than
writing in words. When the relief (help) is on the way, be patient and
try to organize and help those first who need the immediate attention
among you. Try to give the first chance to children, old people,
injured people, and women. Try not to break the justice and try to
divide the relief (help) equally among you with true justice.Disaster gets more and more Killer, after an Informer (Warner) arrives in a town (city / country):Whenever
We sent a Prophet (Informer / Warner) to a town, We took up its people
in suffering and adversity, in order that they might learn humility,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_007.094).Allah Never Destroys the Good Nations:But
why were there not among the generations before you those possessing
understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the
earth, except a few of those whom We delivered from among them? And
those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty,
and they were guilty. Your Lord never annihilates any community
unjustly, while its people are righteous, (Ref: Al_Quraan_011.116-117).Allah Never Changes the Conditions of a Nation till their People (NOT their Leader) Changes themselves:In
the manner of the people of Pharaoh and those before them; they
disbelieved in Allah's communications, therefore Allah destroyed them
on account of their faults; surely Allah is strong, severe in requiting
(evil). This is because Allah has never changed a favor which He has
conferred upon a people until they change their own condition; and
because Allah is Hearing, Knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_008.052-053).Corruption in the Land is because of Peoples Deeds:Corruption
has appeared in the land and the sea on account of what the hands of
men have wrought (done), that He may make them taste a part of that
which they have done, so that they may return, (Ref: Al_Quraan_030.041).Disasters Continued:Even
if a Quraan caused mountains to move, or the earth to tear asunder, or
the dead to speak (they will not believe). Allah controls all things.
Is it not time for the believers to give up and realize that if Allah
willed, He could have guided all the people? The disbelievers will continue to suffer disasters,
as a consequence of their own works, or have disasters strike close to
them, until Allah's promise is fulfilled. Allah will never change the
predetermined destiny, (Ref: Al_Quraan_013.031).Miserable Life of Disbelievers:And
whoever turns away from My reminder (message), he will have a miserable
life, and We will raise him on the Day of Resurrection, blind, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_020.124).Disbelievers are losing their Lands:Nay,
We gave the good things of this life to these men and their fathers
until the period grew long for them; Do they not then see that We
gradually reduce the land (in their control) from its outlying borders?
Is it then they who will win? (Ref: Al_Quraan_021.044)Destruction of Disbeliever's Land:And
when We wish to destroy a town, We send Our commandment to the people
of it who lead easy lives, but they transgress therein; thus the word
proves true against it, so We destroy it with utter destruction. And
how many of the generations did We destroy after Nuh! and your Lord is
sufficient as Knowing and Seeing with regard to His servants' faults,
(Ref: Al_Quraan_017.016-017).Muslims Getting Record Breaking Disasters as Well:Why
Muslims and Muslims countries are getting more affected, while Allah
promised to protect the believers? We need to find out immediately,
what was the sins of those Muslims who were affected by such disasters,
so that we can avoid those sins.And
if the people of the towns had believed and guarded (against evil) we
would certainly have opened up for them blessings from the heaven and
the earth, but they rejected, so we overtook them for what they had
earned, (Ref: Al_Quraan_007.096).Indonesia got affected by Tsunami triggered by an undersea Earthquake on 26-DEC-2004. Before Bangladesh has get affected by massive flood and over 2/3 of Bangladesh gone under water. History of Earthquake
in Iran and Turkey is not too old as well. It looks like we are Muslims
by name only. We have the Quraan and we believe on the Quraan that it
is from Allah and free from any kind of error or contradiction for the
guidance for mankind, BUT when the time comes to practice it, we try to
deviate from it and start looking shortcuts. Enter into Islaam
Completely and immediately without any delay.Disasters are not without any reason:Mischief
(Disaster or Corruption) has appeared on land and sea because of (the
evil) that the hands of men have earned, that (Allah) may give them a
taste of some of their deeds: in order that they may turn back (from
Evil), (Ref: Al_Quraan_030:041).Disaster
ceases not to strike them because of what they do, or it dwell near
their home until the threat of Allah come to pass, (Ref:
Al_Quraan_013.031).In the above two Ayaat Disaster points to both the Natural Disasters as well as Man Made, including a Cruel Ruler.Do
we think that Allah will change our conditions, since we just recite
Kalima and obey few of His commands? It is our mistake. Allah never
changes the condition of people unless they change themselves. This
Ummah has to change immediately with true love with humanity, so don't
delay, time is running out. If you think that Cruel Ruler is not a
Disaster, Think again.Take
an example of present condition in Iraq and Syria, their language is
Arabic BUT they are widely divided into several sects, like Shia,
Sunnee, Kurd etc. They still didn't change and get united immediately,
so perhaps Allah didn't change their condition of being butcher as well
as many others in the past and may be in the future. Who knows that
they will be the next. Change yourself to unite perfectly and
immediately. It is not an unity if you still are Shia, Sunnee, Kurd
etc. Please read my article on Perfect Unity of Muslim Ummah.Remember:
After Listening or watching or reading etc. of the Quraan, it is your
responsibility to think and decide as well as change accordingly and
immediately. Yes, Rasool Allah already warned that there will be around
73 sects of Muslims BUT only one will go to the Heaven, doesn't mean
that in any sects I am fine. I must need to find out the right one and
change accordingly and immediately, only then there is a real hope to
enter to the heaven. Tomorrow may never come so don't delay and Enter
into Islaam Completely and immediately. Also telling others by all
means including modern technologies as well is your responsibility.Possible Reason Why Muslim Ummah is suffering Badly:Yet
you it is who slay your people and turn a party from among you out of
their homes, backing each other up against them unlawfully and
exceeding the limits; and if they should come to you, as captives you
would ransom them; while their very turning out was unlawful for you.
Do you then believe in a part of the Book and disbelieve in the other?
What is the reward of such among you as do this but disgrace in the
life of this world, and on the day of resurrection they shall be sent
back to the most grievous chastisement, and Allah is not at all
heedless of what you do. These are they who buy the life of this world
for the hereafter, so their chastisement shall not be lightened nor
shall they be helped, (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.085-086).(Here Believing means Practicing Muslims.
Islaam is a Practical Religion and NOT a Verbal Religion. Today vast
majority of Muslim Ummah are not Practicing Islaam completely, so it
means, they are believing in some parts of the Quraan, while
disbelieving in the others).Allah has promised for the great bounty, BUT why Muslim Ummah are suffering:And
if the people of the towns had believed and guarded (against evil) we
would certainly have opened up for them blessings from the heaven and
the earth, but they rejected, so we overtook them for what they had
earned, (Re: Al_Quraan_007.096).Do
not hold the Messenger's calling (you) among you to be like your
calling one to the other; Allah indeed knows those who steal away from
among you, concealing themselves; therefore let those beware who go
against his order lest a trial afflict them or their befall them a
painful chastisement, (Ref: Al_Quraan_024.063).Behold!
You are those who are called upon to spend in Allah's way, but among
you are those who are niggardly, and whoever is niggardly is niggardly
against his own soul; and Allah is Self-sufficient and you have need
(of Him), and if you turn back He will bring in your place another
people, then they will not be like you, (Ref: Al_Quraan_047.038).Shall
I then seek a judge other than Allah? And He it is Who has revealed to
you the Book (which is) made plain; and those whom We have given the
Book know that it is revealed by your Lord with truth, therefore you
should not be of the disputers, (Ref: Al_Quraan_006.114).Those who don’t do Justice according to the Laws of Allah they are unbelievers:Surely
We revealed the Taurat in which was guidance and light; with it the
prophets who submitted themselves (to Allah) judged (matters) for those
who were Jews, and the masters of Divine knowledge and the doctors,
because they were required to guard (part) of the Book of Allah, and
they were witnesses thereof; therefore fear not the people and fear Me,
and do not take a small price for My communications; and whoever did
not judge by what Allah revealed, those are they that are the
unbelievers, (Ref: Al_Quraan_005.044).What
about those Muslim Rulers, who don’t implement the True Quraanic Laws,
how come they are Muslim? What about those who appoint them by giving
vote in a democratic system with true love with humanity, although
there are others asking their support, so that they may be able to
implement the True Quraanic System? What about those who don’t go for
vote where there is a democratic system, to elect someone who is
promising to implement the True Quraanic System? As an example, suppose
3% who wants Quraanic System, but didn’t vote, 49% vote to Non-Quraanic party while 47% vote to Quraanic Party. Then Non-Quraanic Party will be in the power only because of 3%
people. Why there are so many divided Islaamic Parties? Suppose
that the majority of the people don’t want Quraanic System then, would
you like to force the people or do Dawah and leave the rest on Allah? A
Muslim can never vote to a Non-Quraanic party, while there are Quraanic
Parties available. These things are extremely important and need TRUE
Justice otherwise the corrupt Rulers will be appointed and will destroy
the Nation. You must need to help those who are sincerely &
peacefully trying to implement the Quraanic Laws with true love with
humanity.Those who vote for NON-Quraanic Party May be actually Disbelievers:O
you who believe! Whoso of you becomes a renegade from his religion,
(know that in his stead) Allah will bring a people whom He loves and
who love Him, humble toward believers, stern toward disbelievers,
striving in the way of Allah and fearing not the blame of any blamer.
Such is the grace of Allah, which He gives unto whom He will. Allah is
All Embracing, All Knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_005.054).Remember: There is no Compulsion in the Religion…, (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.256).Those who Divide the Religion are NO Longer Muslims:As
for those who Divide their Religion and break up into Sects, you have
NO part in them in the least: their affair is with Allah. He will in
the end tell them the truth of all that they did", (Ref:
Al_Quraan_006.159).Allah wants us to be United Perfectly in Quraanic Way Only:If
you DIFFER in anything (Faith, Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, etc.) amongst
yourself, then REFER to Allah and his Messenger, if you really believe
in Allah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for
determinations, (Ref: Al_Quraan_004.059).Weather
you believe or not, our Foundation (Worshipping Method) is widely
divided into several sects. Celebrating Eid and Ramadhan on different
days, while Allah calling them to follow Makkah. Not only every group
is believing on, that they are right, BUT every person practically
believe that he is right, and perfect, so he is acting accordingly.Check
your Faith, Kalimah, Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc (Every Act
including Worship). Think again, why you are different from other
Muslims. First see yourself, may be you are not Correct.Only
No Innovations, No Additions or Subtractions in our Faith, Kalimah,
Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc. will bring us to Perfect Unity.Allah Saved only those Who were doing Dawah:But
why were there not among the generations before you those possessing
understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the
earth, except a few of those whom (ONLY) We Saved ( from harm)? And
those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty,
and they were guilty, (Ref: Al_Quraan_011:116).It
is NOT only Duty of Scholars to do Dawah (Tell the TRUTH about the
Message of Allah), to save the whole world from Disasters. A single
Scholar may not do door to door Dawah to hundreds of millions of
people. It is DUTY on EVERY Single Muslims to do Dawah with Wisdom. As
an example, I included at the end, "My Way of Dawah". Do some dialog
and give them Quraan, if they are really interested and give the
address of Scholars to contact for more clarifications.Allah Never Destroys the Good Nations:But
why were there not among the generations before you those possessing
understanding, who should have forbidden the making of mischief in the
earth, except a few of those whom We delivered from among them? And
those who were unjust went after what they are made to enjoy of plenty,
and they were guilty. Your Lord never annihilates any community
unjustly, while its people are righteous, (Ref: Al_Quraan_011.116-117).Allah Never Changes the Conditions of a Nation till their People (NOT their Leader) Changes themselves:In
the manner of the people of Pharaoh and those before them; they
disbelieved in Allah's communications, therefore Allah destroyed them
on account of their faults; surely Allah is strong, severe in requiting
(evil). This is because Allah has never changed a favor which He has
conferred upon a people until they change their own condition; and
because Allah is Hearing, Knowing, (Ref: Al_Quraan_008.052-053).Disasters in Muslim Countries:If
Disasters are coming in Muslim Countries, it does not mean that
Disasters are a natural phenomenon. Muslims are badly divided into
sects and many of them have NOT yet Completely Entered into Islaam,
actually many of them are disobeying Allah by neglecting the Quraan and
Allah already has warned them as in Quraan:As
for those who Divide their Religion and break up into Sects, thou hast
NO part (Not Muslim any More) in them in the least: their affair is
with Allah. He will in the end tell them the truth of all that they
did", (Ref: Al_Quraan_006.159).If
any (including Muslims) do fail to judge by (the light of) what Allah
hath revealed, they are Unbelievers, (Ref: Al_Quraan_005.044).True Justice you need do at home, at work, in the court, in the assembly and everywhere, without any discrimination.Allah wants us to start to Obey him IMMEDIATELY so Don’t Delay:And
(remember, O children of Israel) when We made a covenant with you and
caused the Mount to tower above you, (saying): Hold fast that which We
have given you, and remember that which is therein, that ye may ward
off (evil), (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.063).As
we can see, now a days more and more record breaking disasters are
coming to the land, which may be an alarm to the human, so below are my
advice to Muslims as well as Non-Muslims.Advise to NON-MUSLIMS before it gets too LATE:Think
why are you getting disasters, if God (Allah) or Jesus
(Peace-Be-Upon-Him) loves you. Don't say it is a Mother Nature, even
then if it is a Mother Nature, why didn't God (Allah) or Jesus
(Peace-Be-Upon-Him) protect you from the Disasters. It will be great
lie. Although Science took many times U Turn, even then nowadays you
have a good opportunity of Science to check which of the Holy Book may
be more LOGICAL, TRUE and FREE from any ERROR or Contradiction. Should
you accept those Holy Book which says the Earth is Flat, or those which
says to clean the place, sprinkle it with blood. Do you clean your
operation theatre with blood or Antibacterial Medicines. Why don't you
read the Quraan and get the Guidance from it, which is free from all
errors and contradictions and fully protected by God (Allah). Don't
think that manmade law is right for you or majority of people
(Democracy) is right. Today man says something and tomorrow changes
those because he finds many problems with the man made laws.For
those who are not Muslims, they are advised to find the Real Truth
Immediately, Learn the Teaching of Quraan and if you Really Find the
Truth in it, then, you must immediately accept it from your deep heart,
before it gets too late, regardless of what other people are doing,
otherwise more and more disasters may come. Don’t forget that Noah’s
Ark was also a punishment from Allah (God Almighty). Everywhere in the
world we are getting record breaking disasters, like Tornado, Cyclone,
Hurricane, Earthquake, Volcano Eruption, Floods, Wild Fire and Cruel
Ruler, etc.Advise to MUSLIMS before it gets too LATE:For
those who are Muslims, they are advised to think why in Indonesia,
Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and other Muslim populated areas we
are getting record-breaking disasters. Those are actually Punishments
from Allah. If you don’t unite Perfectly and start worshipping Allah
what really Allah expects from us, more and more disasters
(Punishments) may come. Don’t under estimate, don’t do the Great
Mistake again and again that “I am Right”. Come to Perfect Unity of
Muslim Ummah NOW before it gets too LATE. Enter into Islaam Completely.Whenever
any problem or disaster like Tornado, Cyclone, Hurricane, Earthquake,
Volcano Eruption, Flood, Wild Fire and Cruel Ruler, etc. and does many
damages, we need to do research and analyses in detail. Is it a Test
from Allah or Punishment from Allah?If
a Nation Disobeys Allah and Rasool Allah (Peace-Be-Upon-Him), that
Nation may get Punishment like Tornado, Cyclone, Hurricane, Earthquake,
Volcano Eruption, Flood, wild fire and Cruel Ruler, etc. doing many
damages.If
a single person Disobeys Allah and Rasool Allah (Peace-Be-Upon-Him),
that individual person may get punishment like accident, cancerous
disease or other prolong disease.As
for those who disbelieve, disaster ceases not to strike them because of
what they do, or it dwell near their home until the threat of Allah
come to pass, (Ref: Al_Quraan_013.031).To
make sure it is not a punishment but a test, we need to have a detail
analysis to CHECK the checklist, if we are really following Quraan and
without any differences:1>
Faith:
Is it according to the Quraan?2>
Salaat (Regular 5
Times): Is
it according to the Quraan?3>
Worshiping
Methods:
Is it according to the Quraan?4>
Sayaam:
Is it according to the Quraan?5>
Zakaat:
Is it according to the Quraan?6>
Hajj:
Is it according to the Quraan?7>
Justice
System:
Is it according to the Quraan?8>
Dawah:
Is it according to the Quraan?9>
Muslim
Unity:
Is it according to the Quraan?10>
All other
matters:
Is it according to the Quraan?Avoid Great Mistake that “I am Right”.Great Sins:Any single act we do against what Allah is mentioned in Quraan is a Great Sin.Committers of only one Great Sins:Generally
Muslim believes that he or she is only doing one great sin, rest is
fine, since he or she is not committing any other sin.Iblees was the first committer, (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.034).People of Shueyb (Peace-Be-Upon-Him), (Ref: Al_Quraan_012.084).People of Musa (Peace-Be-Upon-Him) about Sabbath, (Ref: Al_Quraan_007.163).People of Lut (Peace-Be-Upon-Him), (Ref: Al_Quraan_007.080-084).Allah wants us to be United Perfectly:If
you DIFFER in anything (Faith, Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc.)
amongst yourself, then REFER to Allah and his Messenger, if you really
believe in Allah and in theLast Day. That is better and more suitable
for determinations, (Ref: Al_Quraan_004.059).Weather
you believe or not, our Foundation (Worshipping Method) is widely
divided into several sects. Not only every group, believing on, that
they are right, BUT every person practically believe that he is right,
and perfect, so he is acting accordingly.Check
your Faith, Kalimah, Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc. (Every Act
including Worship). Think again, why you are different from other
Muslims. First see yourself, may be you are not Correct.Only
No Innovations, No Additions or Subtractions in our Faith, Kalimah,
Salaat, Sayaam, Zakaat, Hajj, etc. will bring us to Perfect Unity.Cross Marriage between Arabs and Non-Arabs might be very helpful to come closer.Weather
you believe or not, our Foundation (Worshipping Method) is widely
divided into several sects. Not only every group, believing on, that
they are right, BUT every person practically believe that he is right,
and perfect, so he is acting accordingly.Change yourself NOW before it gets too LATE:Verily Allah will never change the condition of a people until they (first) change it themselves, (Ref: Al_Quraan_013.011).Enter into Islam whole-heartedly, and follow not the footsteps of the evil one, (Ref: Al_Quraan_002.208).Forgiveness:If
any of you did evil in ignorance (without knowing it), and thereafter
repented, and amend (his conduct), lo! He is Oft-forgiving, Most
Merciful, (Ref: Al_Quraan_006.054).(Asked Allah to forgive you and never ever think to do it again, otherwise it will be like a joke with Allah)