Is the calamity that befalls a servant an expiation for his sins?
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Question:
If a servant is not struck by a calamity, is the calamity...? If he is struck by a calamity, is it an expiation for his sins?
Answer:
It may be an expiation for his sins if he is pleased with the decree and destiny of Allah and is patient; it becomes an expiation for his sins. But if he loses his temper and complains, it becomes a punishment for him. Yes.
If a servant is not struck by a calamity, is the calamity...? If he is struck by a calamity, is it an expiation for his sins?
Answer:
It may be an expiation for his sins if he is pleased with the decree and destiny of Allah and is patient; it becomes an expiation for his sins. But if he loses his temper and complains, it becomes a punishment for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل المصيبة التي تُصيب العبد تكون تكفيرًا لذنوبه؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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