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AL-KAFI #1170: FENOMENA PANAS MELAMPAU: DOSA ATAU UJIAN ALLAH SWT
Is the extreme hot weather in Malaysia caused by sin or is it a test from Allah SWT?
Short answer
The fatwa states that trials are a certainty in this world, and that corruption and calamity can also arise from human deeds, as mentioned in Surah al-Rum verse 41.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The fatwa states that trials are a certainty in this world, and that corruption and calamity can also arise from human deeds, as mentioned in Surah al-Rum verse 41. Natural phenomena are regarded as part of divine decree, and the fatwa does not state definitively whether this heat is solely a result of sin or a test. Muslims are encouraged to follow the guidance of authorities such as the Ministry of Health, and to return to the sunnah through the Istisqa' prayer, supplication, repentance, seeking forgiveness, charity, rejecting injustice and self-reflection.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Tidak dapat dinafikan juga, fenomena alam adalah sebahagian daripada takdir Ilahi yang melanda kepada pelbagai tempat termasuk di negara kita.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1170: FENOMENA PANAS MELAMPAU: DOSA ATAU UJIAN ALLAH SWT”, 24 March 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3230-al-kafi-1170-fenomena-panas-melampau-dosa-atau-ujian-allah-swt. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/extreme-heat-sin-or-test-from-allah/