Two people disputed regarding the eclipse, one saying it is from the anger of Allah and the other saying it is a warning from Allah. Who is correct in this?
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The questioner : Two people disputed regarding the eclipse, one saying it is from the anger of Allah and the other saying it is a warning from Allah. Who is correct in this?
The Shaykh : The one who said it is a warning is the correct one, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explicitly stated this, saying:Sahih Muslim 901f However, this warning may be for a punishment whose causes have been established. For this reason, people are commanded to turn in fear to prayer, supplication, seeking forgiveness, charity, and takbir (saying Allahu akbar) during the eclipse. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1502Sahih (Darussalam) which indicates that it is a warning and a threat of punishments whose causes have been established. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good and bless you. From the questions of the questioner Abu 'Abdullah, the honorable Shaykh says.
The Shaykh : The one who said it is a warning is the correct one, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) explicitly stated this, saying:
with which Allah terrifies His servants
يُخوّف الله بهما عبادهthen pray and supplicate until it removed it from you.
صلّوا وادعوا حتى ينكشف ما بكمThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good and bless you. From the questions of the questioner Abu 'Abdullah, the honorable Shaykh says.