Is it permissible for a servant to be certain that the calamity that befell him is evidence of Allah's love for him?
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Question:
Is it permissible for me to be certain that if a calamity befalls me, it means Allah loves me?
Answer:
No, you cannot be certain that Allah loves you. A calamity may indicate the anger of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and His retribution against you. Yes.
Is it permissible for me to be certain that if a calamity befalls me, it means Allah loves me?
Answer:
No, you cannot be certain that Allah loves you. A calamity may indicate the anger of Allah (Mighty and Majestic) and His retribution against you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للعبد أن يجزم بأن المصيبة التي أصابته دليلًا على حب الله له؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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