How can I tell if Allah is Punishing me or testing me? Why does Allah trial the believers?
Mufti Zeeyad Ravat breaks down the concept of tribulations in Islam and gives us guidelines to decipher whether such tribulations are punishments from Allah or if they are rather tests designed to elevate your status.
Ideally, he breaks down the concept into two scenarios: If the calamity sees you only grow in distance from Allah, then it is indeed a punishment. However, if the calamity sees you only move closer towards Allah, then it is a test designed to elevate your status.
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