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**S.T.D.** · 03-17-2011, 01:26 PM

I'm sure we've seen the extent of the disaster in Japan, and remember the great flood in Pakistan and the 2004 tsunami.

I also recall a big earthquake in Pakistan some years ago. Or was it Afghanistan?

So... what is the proper Islamic attitude regarding natural disasters?

Some areas are more susceptible to certain types of disasters. Indonesia near the Ring of Fire has many many volcanoes, and has earthquakes, Bangladesh is prone to flooding due to its flatness and great rivers, Pakistan has great rivers and situated near the Himalayas, so flooding and earthquakes are common.

I don't think the frequency of disasters actually indicates the anger of Allah, otherwise Japan and Pakistan are under a perpetual curse simply due to location in danger zones.

Maybe it's a test, maybe it's an opportunity to display charity and heroism for the sake of Allah?

Am I wrong?

03-17-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
S.T.D. Join Date May 2008 Age 42 Posts 5,220 Senior Member	Proper attitude to natural disasters I'm sure we've seen the extent of the disaster in Japan, and remember the great flood in Pakistan and the 2004 tsunami. I also recall a big earthquake in Pakistan some years ago. Or was it Afghanistan? So... what is the proper Islamic attitude regarding natural disasters? Some areas are more susceptible to certain types of disasters. Indonesia near the Ring of Fire has many many volcanoes, and has earthquakes, Bangladesh is prone to flooding due to its flatness and great rivers, Pakistan has great rivers and situated near the Himalayas, so flooding and earthquakes are common. I don't think the frequency of disasters actually indicates the anger of Allah, otherwise Japan and Pakistan are under a perpetual curse simply due to location in danger zones. Maybe it's a test, maybe it's an opportunity to display charity and heroism for the sake of Allah? Am I wrong?
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