Are problems in life tests or punishment?
Question
If a sinful muslim has too many problems and issues in life, are they tests or punishment from Allah?
Answer
Sometimes it is a test and sometimes it is a punishment.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Fatawa SA is an independent, read-only index of fatawa already published by Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen. It is not a fatwa service. For your own situation, ask the issuing Darul Ifta directly.