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We could also speculate that this was punishment to all human kind because we don´t care about our environment but in cause of warming of climate we cause storms (if it causes them - scientists are not unanimous for reasons).

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Global warming is just a gimmick of the west, some do it for money, others for the nobel peace prize and others for other reasons while some naively fall for it and believe in it. We may damage this planet but we are insects compared to it and the planet will heal itself. Natural disasters don't occur on their own, they are the work of God. For some it's a punishment while for others it's a test.
 
Please do not tell me we are politicising a hurricane.

Because that would be ridiculous.
 
Bravo sis - same applies for other concocted fears like population explosion and planned parenthood etc. in fact 7 bil people can fit in a place the size of Texas and have a house and a backyard!
I've learned in the past week just how uncivilized and barbaric people can be when you take away the Basics and there's no religiosity or internal compass to keep them in check they gouge you and make your life intolerable for brevity' sake a small bottle of water cost $3.00 yesterday today a gallon was a buck and there was more of it that could ever fly off the shelves given the restoration that occurred in that particular area and vicinity!
What governs these people is propaganda and their not so mighty dollar and nothing else. Btw people were charging to have you use their outlets to recharge so the photo above must have been acted - you've to live in it to appreciate the magnitude of what's happening!
For me personally I have learned a few things and most important is true solidarity with brothers and sisters over seas. And I really do believe this is a punishment from God indeed! But who will take heed. اللهم عز الإسلام والمسلمين وذل الكفار والمشركين اللهم أمين و انصرنا على من عادانا واعفو عنا واغفر لنا وارحمنا وهب لنا خلافة راشدة على منهاج النبوة
 
Maybe the test but to all. May Allah forgive us our sins and help us all be more wise if it is His will.

I wish that kind of disasters would teach people be more tolerant to others and help those whose are in need. Also after when life returns normal again.
 
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I think we should be careful not to speculate on the reasons for this disaster. It's all too easy to let our own hearts and desires become 'the will of God'.

Allah knows best.

We believe that nothing happens without the will of Allah and it is Allah who has control of the winds. We may not know the specific reason for this disaster, but there is no doubt it was the Will Of God.


Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, and the ships which sail through the sea with that which is of use to mankind, and the water which Allaah sends down from the sky and makes the earth alive therewith after its death, and the moving {living} creatures of all kinds that He has scattered therein, and in the veering of winds and clouds which are held between the sky and the earth, are indeed aayaat {proofs, evidences, lessons, signs, revelation, etc.} for people of understanding.] Surat Al Baqarah{2:164}
 
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And I really do believe this is a punishment from God indeed! But who will take heed. اللهم عز الإسلام والمسلمين وذل الكفار والمشركين اللهم أمين و انصرنا على من عادانا واعفو عنا واغفر لنا وارحمنا وهب لنا خلافة راشدة على منهاج النبوة


“Evil (sins and disobedience to Allah) has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds), that He (Allah) may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allah, and begging His Pardon)” [al-Room v.41]


“And We sent not the signs except to warn” [al-Israa’ v.59]

“Say: ‘He (Allah) 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 v. 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 Allah, but whatever of evil befalls you, is from yourself” [an-Nisaa’ v.79]

“Verily, We sent (Messengers) to many nations before you. And We seized them with extreme poverty (or loss in wealth) and loss in health (with calamities) so that they might humble themselves (believe with humility). When Our Torment reached them, why then did they not humble themselves (believe with humility)? But their hearts became hardened, and Satan made fair‑seeming to them that which they used to do” [al-An’aam v.42]


“…so We destroyed them for their sins …” [al-Anfaal v.54]

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In the saheeh hadeeth it says: “The greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allaah loves a people He tests them. Whoever accepts that wins His pleasure but whoever is discontent with that earns His wrath.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (2396) and Ibn Maajah (4031); classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.

Al-Fadl ibn Sahl said: “There is a blessing in calamity that the wise man should not ignore, for it erases sins, gives one the opportunity to attain the reward for patience, dispels negligence, reminds one of blessings at the time of health, calls one to repent and encourages one to give charity. "

Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for his affairs are all good, and this applies to no one but the believer. If something good happens to him, he is thankful for it and that is good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience and that is good for him.” (Narrated by Muslim, 2999). So if calamity befalls a Muslim, he must say Inna Lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji’oon (Verily to Allah we belong and unto Him is our return), and say the du’aa’s that have been narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).

Through calamity the believer seeks reward, and there is no way to attain it but patience, and there is no way to be patient except with resolute faith and strong will.
 
Of course the Will of Allah but we should be carefull if we start to think kind of matters happens as "punishment" for something or someones.

As we can´t know.

Only Allah knows. And this we have to accept, not claim some others. What if sin was mine? It is just waisting of everyones time what we could use for someting better. Like become better muslims by ourselves.

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وَاتَّقُوا فِتْنَةً لَا تُصِيبَنَّ الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا مِنْكُمْ خَاصَّةً ۖ وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ شَدِيدُ الْعِقَابِ {25}
[Pickthal 8:25] And guard yourselves against a chastisement which cannot fall exclusively on those of you who are wrong-doers, and know that Allah is severe in punishment.


We become better Muslims by taking heed not pretending that people can behave like tyrants and commit every sin and not be held accountable!
 
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And learn to help others, also after disasters. And tolerant them. Even they are different.

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I can't see well from my phone but I'd say that last dude is about a 46A- I wouldn't be toting a gun with gynecomastia just seems wrong!
In all seriousness if the sin were mine then hopefully as Muslims we make constant repentance and punishnent in and of itself is an expiation of sin. To view these disasters as anything other than a warning is indeed foolish!
Also nothing in Islam precludes helping others even a thirsty dog which I prefer to certain breeds of kaffirs- kind treatment toward man or animal is indeed Islamic but so what? Doesn't draw from the premise does it? You can fulfill someone's immediate needs and feed them what does that have to do with their morality religiosity or lack thereof?
 
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Please do not tell me we are politicising a hurricane.

Because that would be ridiculous.
Unfortunately it seems to be in our human nature to want to twist events according to our own values and beliefs.

Did God bring this disaster to punish the US for the anti-Islam movie? Or proposed changes in law on same-sex marriage? Or our careless treatment of the environment? Or all of those? Or none?

By which theory we favour and spread, we learn something about each other's inner values and beliefs.

On the other hand, we could simply humble ourselves, accept that this is Allah's will and (whether we understand it or not), he has a purpose for it.
Perhaps his will is for us to help and support each other through this difficult time. (And there you have it - by writing that I have shared my own values and beliefs too. :p)

As Skye told us, people are chatting to each other in the streets much more than usual. :statisfie
 
Please do not tell me we are politicising a hurricane.

Because that would be ridiculous.

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maybe you are right?

maybe we shouldn't politicize a hundred murders, Sandy.

maybe we shouldn't politicize tens of thousands of murders, Afghanistan.

maybe we shouldn't politicize hundreds of thousands of murders, Iraq.

maybe we shouldn't politicize Palestine.

maybe we should let the powers that be do whatever they want.

after all, it MUST be Allah's will.

and Allah NEVER tests us, right?

i mean, Muslims should just conform, right?

if evil rules, Allah has permitted it, so just accept it. right?

maybe...

maybe on Qiyama, when Allah hands you your book, you can just give it back and say, "I'm sorry. You willed it. Ergo, it is Your fault, NOT mine!"

let me know how that works for you...

ma Salaama
 
Maybe we can´t really compare "murders" by hurricane with murders made by people as equal?

^o)

Or should we sue hurricane to court in cause of deaths and damageds it caused?
 
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maybe you are right?

maybe we shouldn't politicize a hundred murders, Sandy.

maybe we shouldn't politicize tens of thousands of murders, Afghanistan.

maybe we shouldn't politicize hundreds of thousands of murders, Iraq.

maybe we shouldn't politicize Palestine.

maybe we should let the powers that be do whatever they want.

after all, it MUST be Allah's will.

and Allah NEVER tests us, right?

i mean, Muslims should just conform, right?

if evil rules, Allah has permitted it, so just accept it. right?
I'm struggling to understand how my original message implies any or all of the above.

maybe...

maybe on Qiyama, when Allah hands you your book, you can just give it back and say, "I'm sorry. You willed it. Ergo, it is Your fault, NOT mine!"
What? If that was directed at me, it's unfair, uncalled for and untrue.

let me know how that works for you...

ma Salaama
That rant was unneccessary but shows that you're missing the point.

This is a storm that has hit many countries, including Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica. That it only became a big deal when it hit the USA is the real tragedy, and what really makes me angry. Do people, (including Muslims) only care when American lives are affected or lost? Nobody else on Earth is worth anyone's attention? It's ridiculous.

If you're sad for the people affected, be sad for all of them, including the non-Americans, of which there are many.

If you think the people affected are being punished, why narrow it down to solely the Americans? As if this is their own personal punishment and everyone else is just collateral damage? It's absurd and offensive to all the others affected. Do you see where I'm coming from?

We don't know the plan of Allah, and it is foolish and counterproductive to speculate.
 
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I'm struggling to understand how my original message implies any or all of the above.

100pp in the US, murdered. i wasn't discounting ANY others.


What? If that was directed at me, it's unfair, uncalled for and untrue.

i'm just saying that evil is evil it doesn't matter how they pull it off. we should oppose evil AND uncover it where ever we can


That rant was unneccessary but shows that you're missing the point.

it wasn't a rant at all. just a simple observation. if someone else is blinded by the propaganda put out by the corporate controlled media, and CHOOSES to remain so, then they help in covering up much evil. i would say that makes them an accessory after the fact. that makes THAT person guilty as well.

This is a storm that has hit many countries, including Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica. That it only became a big deal when it hit the USA is the real tragedy, and what really makes me angry. Do people, (including Muslims) only care when American lives are affected or lost? Nobody else on Earth is worth anyone's attention? It's ridiculous.

really? by comparing it to Aghanistan, Iraq and Palestine you arrived at the conclusion that i am only speaking about Americans? please tell me how you came to that conclusion.

If you're sad for the people affected, be sad for all of them, including the non-Americans, of which there are many.

again, tell me the thought process you used to arrive at that conclusion.

If you think the people affected are being punished, why narrow it down to solely the Americans? As if this is their own personal punishment and everyone else is just collateral damage? It's absurd and offensive to all the others affected. Do you see where I'm coming from?

where did i mention punishment? i said they were murdered.


We don't know the plan of Allah, and it is foolish and counterproductive to speculate.

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is it foolish to speculate how someone was murdered? when someone is murdered, do we just say, "oh well, it is the plan of Allah" and then forget it?

why are there trials? why are there investigations?

if the pipe under your sink is leaking, do you just say, "oh well. it is the will of Allah" and just let it leak? or do you investigate the problem and try to fix it?

if your car gets a flat, do you just say, "oh well, it is the will of Allah" and continue your journey on foot?

when you are sick, do you just say, "oh well, it is the will of Allah?" or, do you go to the doctor? when the doctor says, "i think you have [fill in the blank]? do you say, "are you crazy? i don't see what you see. you just have a crazy theory!" that would be unlikely, because that is why you went to the doctor in the first place. his job is to look at the evidence and try to make a conclusion.

if you went and got a second opinion and that doctor said the same thing, would you now call it a conspiracy theory?

i think that you are combining my posts with those of someone else. i haven't differentiated between believer and non believer, have i? i haven't even differentiated between American and non American, have i?

i do not know how you choose to get your "news." that is up to you. i use different sources than the "corporate media", even though many of those are filled with disinformation as well. i believe that because i am a Muslim, i am OBLIGATED to find the truth of a matter. i have no choice, it is MY sins that i answer for on Qiyama. if i parrot the lies of satan's minions, that makes me one of his minions. i'm not crazy about that idea.

i'll even admit that others that i turn to can be wrong! when the evidence is shown, OK then. but if i KNOW that the source is a liar to begin with, then why watch or listen to it?

as far as my emotions on Sandy? there are MANY! "sad for Americans", you said. i am sad for ALL OF MANKIND! if i listed all the reasons why, you would say, "AHA! you are a conspiracy theorist!" to you, that is a derogatory remark. to me, it isn't. a conspiracy is 2 or more people planning a crime; trying to evaluate that crimes involves theories based upon evidence. it is perfectly logical. yet, the corporate media, in order to hide their conspiracies, came up with a term to discredit those that don't accept their lies. it is very simple really. if you CHOOSE to believe their lies, you CHOOSE to be brainwashed by them. i choose otherwise.

the Prophet, pbuh, said that one day, the ummah would be like "pond scum!" isn't it time we start to clean ourselves off?

ma salaama
 
I think what we should all remember is any calamity that occurs is actually a test for all of mankind, not just those who where directly affected. Many of us are lucky to not have been affected by the hurricane; we should not be the first to point and say "this is a punishment from God", rather we should be the first to help those affected.

Being a muslim is not just about your daily prayers or your personal relationship with Allah (swt), it's also about how we deal with the rest of mankind - especially in times like these. I think there is a tendancy to forget that aspect of our religion, and I think we should all take steps to change that.
 
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100pp in the US, murdered. i wasn't discounting ANY others.
Okay, this seems incoherent. Who precisely are you talking about? 100 people in the US, murdered by whom? Which 100 people? I'm not being funny, I just genuinely do not know what you're talking about.

i'm just saying that evil is evil it doesn't matter how they pull it off. we should oppose evil AND uncover it where ever we can
How exactly does that follow from your statement: 'maybe on Qiyama, when Allah hands you your book, you can just give it back and say, "I'm sorry. You willed it. Ergo, it is Your fault, NOT mine!"' Your words, to which I was replying.

it wasn't a rant at all. just a simple observation. if someone else is blinded by the propaganda put out by the corporate controlled media, and CHOOSES to remain so, then they help in covering up much evil. i would say that makes them an accessory after the fact. that makes THAT person guilty as well.
I suppose in your opinion I am one such person. If that is the case, you are simply wrong. If that is not the case, please correct me.

really? by comparing it to Aghanistan, Iraq and Palestine you arrived at the conclusion that i am only speaking about Americans? please tell me how you came to that conclusion.
Well, I said 'Hey, it's ridiculous to politicise a hurricane'

Then, you said, 'No it's not! Look at this, and this, and this atrocity, all committed by Americans!' I assumed you were saying this was some sort of punishment. To be honest, I found your post to be an incoherent bombardment of non-sequiturs. Try to be clearer. One can't just throw random questions at people and expect them to narrow in on one's real meaning.

again, tell me the thought process you used to arrive at that conclusion.
See above.

Also the way I used 'you' was meant in a general way, as in 'if one believes so and so', as opposed to 'you, the person to whom I am replying'. I should have been clearer.

where did i mention punishment? i said they were murdered.
Who was murdered by whom? You need to be a lot more specific here. Are you saying the people killed in the hurricane were murdered?

is it foolish to speculate how someone was murdered? when someone is murdered, do we just say, "oh well, it is the plan of Allah" and then forget it?
So you're saying the people killed in the hurricane were murdered?

And the hurricane was caused by Allah?

Therefore... Allah... murdered these people?

Is that what you're saying?

You do know that 'murder' means 'killing unlawfully', right?

Unless you're saying the hurricane was man-made? HAARP, right?

Just tell it to me straight, I'm honestly interested in what you have to say. No need for riddles.

why are there trials? why are there investigations?

if the pipe under your sink is leaking, do you just say, "oh well. it is the will of Allah" and just let it leak? or do you investigate the problem and try to fix it?

if your car gets a flat, do you just say, "oh well, it is the will of Allah" and continue your journey on foot?

when you are sick, do you just say, "oh well, it is the will of Allah?" or, do you go to the doctor? when the doctor says, "i think you have [fill in the blank]? do you say, "are you crazy? i don't see what you see. you just have a crazy theory!" that would be unlikely, because that is why you went to the doctor in the first place. his job is to look at the evidence and try to make a conclusion.
This all looks like ranting to me. You're not making a cogent argument because you haven't even said what your position is. Seriously, I don't know what you're talking about, so these rhetorical questions do not enlighten, they simply obfuscate the truth of your belief.

i think that you are combining my posts with those of someone else. i haven't differentiated between believer and non believer, have i? i haven't even differentiated between American and non American, have i?
I do wish you would ask fewer rhetorical questions and make more statements. Because I'm sincerely trying to understand what you're saying and see where you're coming from.

i do not know how you choose to get your "news." that is up to you. i use different sources than the "corporate media", even though many of those are filled with disinformation as well. i believe that because i am a Muslim, i am OBLIGATED to find the truth of a matter. i have no choice, it is MY sins that i answer for on Qiyama. if i parrot the lies of satan's minions, that makes me one of his minions. i'm not crazy about that idea.
What does this have to do with the hurricane? Just be direct, I honestly want to know what you're saying. Are you saying that the media is full of liars and we shouldn't trust what they say? Because I agree with you.

i'll even admit that others that i turn to can be wrong! when the evidence is shown, OK then. but if i KNOW that the source is a liar to begin with, then why watch or listen to it?

as far as my emotions on Sandy? there are MANY! "sad for Americans", you said. i am sad for ALL OF MANKIND! if i listed all the reasons why, you would say, "AHA! you are a conspiracy theorist!" to you, that is a derogatory remark. to me, it isn't.
Okay, when you say 'you' do you mean me? Or just people in general? Because I wouldn't write you off.

a conspiracy is 2 or more people planning a crime; trying to evaluate that crimes involves theories based upon evidence. it is perfectly logical. yet, the corporate media, in order to hide their conspiracies, came up with a term to discredit those that don't accept their lies. it is very simple really. if you CHOOSE to believe their lies, you CHOOSE to be brainwashed by them. i choose otherwise.

the Prophet, pbuh, said that one day, the ummah would be like "pond scum!" isn't it time we start to clean ourselves off?

ma salaama
Bro, stop talking in riddles and be direct. I'm talking about people's responses to the hurricane, I'm saying that it's stupid to say 'this is a punishment' or 'this is not a punishment', and to me, it looks as if you just went on a rant about the media. Seriously, what are you trying to say? Weaponised weather? If so, say so. I'm not going to make fun of you. I just want to know what you're talking about.
 
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Don't believe all the publicity stunts about the good volunteers helping its as realistic as the pic with all the cables. I live in a relatively well off area and we've had no help whatsoever and the rest are far worse off!
Please don't speak about a situation where you're neither seeing or feeling or living but take what stories they're putting for you to influence your beliefs out most of us without power can't show you how we're living and as stated I am in what is considered the best part of NYC!
I am not going to touch upon glo's lunacy honestly when you're this angry you can't deal with the delusions of others!
Management is an EPIC FAIL on all levels!


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