Ashshahadu an la illa ha il Allahu
Wa Ashshahadu ana Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh
Auzubillahi min ash-shaitani ar-rajeem
Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahmeen
In the name of Allah, The Gracious, the Merciful
We grant them their pleasure for a little while: in the end shall We drive them to a chastisement unrelenting. (31:24)
The AIDS epidemic is spreading throughout the world. Though it may seem to a be a "third world" disease, even modern Western countries like the United States of America are not immune from it. It is without a doubt a lethal and painful punishment for those who are afflicted with it. For Muslims, it is a Sign of Allah's Anger toward people who have abandoned His commandments and expectations of chastity, and who have dirtied themselves in unlawful sexual relations. It is also a fulfilment of a prophecy made by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alaihi wa salam):
It never happens that permissiveness overwhelms a people to the extent that they display their acts of sex shamelessly and they are not uniquely punished by God. Among them, invariably, pestilence is made to spread and such other diseases, the like of which have never been witnessed by their forefathers. (Ibn Majah; Kitab-ul-Fitan)
I can't say whether AIDS is a punishment from God or not, but that shouldn't get in the way of searching for a cure. If it is a punishment from God, the chances are that no cure exists. Regardless, hopefully God will have mercy and bless those who are searching for a cure and end the suffering of those afflicted with this disease.
"Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is."
Of course not. Blood transfusions are the major cause. This is just some sick, demented justification to hate homosexuals. People need to justify there hate and this is just another example of it.
Of course not. Blood transfusions are the major cause. This is just some sick, demented justification to hate homosexuals. People need to justify there hate and this is just another example of it.
I also think there is a need to make sense of such an awful plague upon mankind. However, I notice that few make the claim that cancer or heart disease is a punishment from God. There is obviously still a stigma attached to AIDS because of the sexual nature of its origins.
"Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is."
there millions of babies suffering from it, i wouldn't call it a punishment from Allah swt since they committed no sins, unless you want to argue them being collateral damage for the acts of the adults before them comparable to the era of the Fircoon and the punishment he received from Allah swt
I can't say whether AIDS is a punishment from God or not, but that shouldn't get in the way of searching for a cure. If it is a punishment from God, the chances are that no cure exists. Regardless, hopefully God will have mercy and bless those who are searching for a cure and end the suffering of those afflicted with this disease.
Its a punishment and no cure would be found. If ever a cure is found another disease maybe more disastrous than this would appear.
I think that there is a hadith with has more or less this meaning or part of what i've mentioned above, but unfortunately i can't remember that hadith.
If ayone knows something similar to this, please quote it.
I turn 2 U ma hrt ful of Shame n ma Eyes ful of Tears.....
Auzubillahi min ash-shaitani ar-rajeem Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahmeen
In the name of Allah, The Gracious, the Merciful
We grant them their pleasure for a little while: in the end shall We drive them to a chastisement unrelenting. (31:24)
The AIDS epidemic is spreading throughout the world. Though it may seem to a be a "third world" disease, even modern Western countries like the United States of America are not immune from it. It is without a doubt a lethal and painful punishment for those who are afflicted with it. For Muslims, it is a Sign of Allah's Anger toward people who have abandoned His commandments and expectations of chastity, and who have dirtied themselves in unlawful sexual relations. It is also a fulfilment of a prophecy made by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alaihi wa salam):
It never happens that permissiveness overwhelms a people to the extent that they display their acts of sex shamelessly and they are not uniquely punished by God. Among them, invariably, pestilence is made to spread and such other diseases, the like of which have never been witnessed by their forefathers. (Ibn Majah; Kitab-ul-Fitan)
Right, and G-d is punishing the babies to?
Studying Torah outweighs interfaith dialogue, so I will not be on except once and a while to answer Questions in the Judaism Q/A thread: HERE.
The fear of the L-rd is a spring of life, to turn away from the snares of death. (Mishlei 14:27)
As people gays can be decent people. I don't agree with what they do but it doesn't concern me nor is their private life of any interest to me. I've known a few gay guys and I've had interesting friendly conversations with them. I don't mind gays as long as they keep it to themselves.
Ahh, i cant put gays and decency together =\. well thats just me of course...
No that's just your religion. I can tolerate gays as long as it's not forced upon me. I don't like to see gays kiss in public either. I can get on with them and they know their boundaries.
As people gays can be decent people. I don't agree with what they do but it doesn't concern me nor is their private life of any interest to me. I've known a few gay guys and I've had interesting friendly conversations with them. I don't mind gays as long as they keep it to themselves.
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
No that's just your religion. I can tolerate gays as long as it's not forced upon me. I don't like to see gays kiss in public either. I can get on with them and they know their boundaries.
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Sex isn't the only way that you get aids
People need to justify there hate and this is just another example of it.
Subhanallah 
Thats just wrong. Would anyone else like to step in and clear it up
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