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Why would not be the earthquake in Haiti be a punishment from Allaah?

“Say: ‘He has power to send torment on you from above or from under your feet, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, and make you to taste the violence of one another.’” [al-An’aam 6:65]

Abu’l-Shaykh al-Isbahaani narrated from Mujaahid concerning the Tafseer of this aayah, “Say: ‘He has power to send torment on you from above”: (this means) al-Sayhah (the shout or tumult), stones and strong wind; “or from under your feet”, (means) earthquakes and being swallowed up by the earth.

“And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much” [al-Shoora 42:30]

“Whatever of good reaches you, is from Allaah, but whatever of evil befalls you, is from yourself” [al-Nisaa’ 4:79]

“Did the people of the towns then feel secure against the coming of Our punishment by night while they were asleep? Or, did the people of the towns then feel secure against the coming of Our punishment in the forenoon while they were playing? Did they then feel secure against the Plan of Allaah? None feels secure from the Plan of Allaah except the people who are the losers.” [al-A’raaf 7:97-99]

Al-‘Allaamah Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Allaah sometimes gives the earth permission to breathe, which is when major earthquakes happen; this makes people feel scared, so they repent, give up sins, pray to Allaah and feel regret [for their sins]. When there had been an earthquake, some of the Salaf said: your Lord is warning you. When Madeenah was struck by an earthquake, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with you) addressed the people and said: if there is another earthquake, I will not stay here with you.”

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Why or what would be a other Islamic reason that Allaah sends a earthquake to Haiti?

How many people go to there to commit fasad? Why would you not make it as a reminder that Allaah could also send a punishment?

Why would you send money to Haiti, to support them in their kufr and zina'?

And somehow the money that was promised to be send to the Palestian people would be send now to Haiti? Have you forget the people that has more rights over you in the eyes of Allaah?

Soebhan Allaah.

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  • Lv 6
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Assalaam Alaikum

    Indeed it is a reminder for the whole of mankind. We actually need to wake up and fulfill our duties to our Lord, many nations have been destroyed before too. But many people do not take heed.

    I would just like to point out sister that we are allowed to help mankind if they are in need (muslim or not). I know many who are still aiding the Palestinian people too. May Allah (swt) reward us all for our efforts ((Aameen)).

    @ Md S: We are not rejoicing over the Earthquake, where exactly have you read that a muslim is happy about what has happened?

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    you're absolutely correct. Haiti does have a good Christian presence. and those who were killed that were Christians are literally with Jesus. -2 Corinthians 5:8 "we are effective, I say, and would favor to be far flung from the body and at residing house with the Lord."- Appx 116,000 Haitian Nazarenes on list and the state faith is Roman Catholicism (which 80-80 5% of the inhabitants professes.) 10-15% of Haitians practice Protestantism. that is a devastating prevalence that God allowed to ensue. It would not replace who he's; He loves each and all people and needs us all to charm to close Him, by His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit lives interior of us. And His promise to us is that when you die, you'd be with Him. John 14:16-7 -6 Jesus responded, “i'm the way and the reality and the life. no individual is composed of the daddy except by me. in case you quite knew me, you would recognize my Father besides. to any extent further, you do recognize Him and characteristic considered Him.” Earthquakes are a organic phenomenon yet also they are alerts of the go back of Jesus Christ: -Mark 13 7-8 :once you listen of wars and rumors of wars, do no longer be alarmed. Such issues ought to ensue, although the properly continues to be to come back. us of a will upward thrust antagonistic to us of a, and kingdom antagonistic to kingdom. there'll be earthquakes in quite some places, and famines. those are the starting up of delivery pains.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    When earthquakes destroyed the mosque in Jerusalem was it also a punishment from Allah?

    How much did non Muslims send to the tsunami Muslims victims?

    Was the tsunami a punishment on Muslims?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    "Why would you send money to Haiti, to support them in their kufr and zina'?

    And somehow the money that was promised to be send to the Palestian people would be send now to Haiti? Have you forget the people that has more rights over you in the eyes of Allaah?"

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    You know you sound ridiculous!

    Just because they arent muslims that doesnt mean we should let them die in mud and ruins!!!

    your statement is really disgusting , in front of Allah s.w.t we all are equal.

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  • Md S
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    It is indeed shameful, but not surprising, to see a number of Muslims rejoicing at hearing about the earthquake in Haiti. It is going to be really hard for Muslims to be struck with an earthquake in the Middle East and hear joyful voices from Israel (if not affected by it) and the West. Think about it.

    Note to Dreamscape: Oh, yes I have...some narrow-minded Muslim people around me saying that "Allah" strike those "kafir" countries with earthquakes. Hey, did you hear what Pat Robertson said about Haiti? Go figure, religious dude.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Question:

    In the case that a non-Muslim is in dire need of help, is a Muslim rewarded for giving him charity?

    Answer:

    Charity to a non-Muslim in need is allowed, and the giver of this charity is rewarded. However, a Muslim cannot give his Zakat to a non-Muslim unless it is hoped that by receiving help, the non-Muslim might decide to accept Islaam or at least to refrain from harming Muslims (when he has a reputation for harming Muslims). Even when we give a non-Muslim charity, we must make sure that he is not from those who wage war on Muslims or who drive Muslims out of their lands, because then we are helping someone to wage war against Muslims.

    Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen

    Fatawa Islamiyah vol.8, p.403, DARUSSALAM

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    we are all suffering on earth as long as we don't understand that we are only here to learn

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you can know the full details of haiti earthquake on jan 20,2010 at

    http://anotherearthquakeinhaiti.blogspot.com/

  • ?
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    lol so your God is such a loving God that he sends an earthquake to one of the poorest nations on earth. Grow up it has nothing to do with God but everything to do with the movement of tectonic plates

  • ?
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    i have 1 thing to say:

    only Allah knows!and he knows the best for people so neither u nor me can thing best for those people only God can so please stop talking like that i dont know Allah knows

    Rahimahom Allah

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