The intended meaning of his statement (peace and blessings be upon him), “A calamity struck him,” and “Poverty struck him”
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Question:
Is there a difference between his statement (peace and blessings be upon him), “A calamity struck him,” and “Poverty struck him”?
Answer:
Answer: No; there is no difference in that. It means he was wealthy, then a calamity struck him, meaning a disaster from the sky destroyed his wealth, whether it was a flood, a fire, or a blight that swept away his wealth.
Is there a difference between his statement (peace and blessings be upon him), “A calamity struck him,” and “Poverty struck him”?
Answer:
Answer: No; there is no difference in that. It means he was wealthy, then a calamity struck him, meaning a disaster from the sky destroyed his wealth, whether it was a flood, a fire, or a blight that swept away his wealth.
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