Is fear of a calamity occurring considered having a bad opinion of Allah?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says: Is the fear of a calamity occurring considered having a bad opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic)?
The Shaykh:
Real fear, if there is, for example, a spreading disease or an enemy lying in wait, it is permissible for a person to be cautious, to fear, to be cautious of this expected harm. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is a natural fear, not a fear of worship; it is a natural fear. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says: Is the fear of a calamity occurring considered having a bad opinion of Allah (Mighty and Majestic)?
The Shaykh:
Real fear, if there is, for example, a spreading disease or an enemy lying in wait, it is permissible for a person to be cautious, to fear, to be cautious of this expected harm. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is a natural fear, not a fear of worship; it is a natural fear. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 29-06-1439هـ — alfawzan.live (59:39)
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