The Calamity: Is It an Expiation for Sins?
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Question:
This questioner says: If a servant is not struck by a calamity, is the calamity, if it strikes the servant, an expiation for his sins?
Answer:
It may be an increase in his sins. If he is pleased with the decree and destiny of Allah and is patient, then it is an expiation for his sins. But if he loses his temper and mocks, then it becomes a punishment for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
This questioner says: If a servant is not struck by a calamity, is the calamity, if it strikes the servant, an expiation for his sins?
Answer:
It may be an increase in his sins. If he is pleased with the decree and destiny of Allah and is patient, then it is an expiation for his sins. But if he loses his temper and mocks, then it becomes a punishment for him. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh
Source
فتح المجيد شرح كتاب التوحيد-24-07-1439هـ — alfawzan.live (39:16)
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