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Why Is There So Much Suffering in The World? | Why Me? EP. 23 | Dr. Omar Suleiman
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Why Is There So Much Suffering in The World? | Why Me? EP. 23 | Dr. Omar Suleiman

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

The speaker delves into the philosophical question of why suffering exists in the world, particularly for those perceived as good individuals.

Exploring the Existence of Suffering

  • Reflects on a dua of Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) emphasizing submission to Allah's will and attributing all good to Him.
  • Imam ibn al Qayyim Rahimahulla comments on a hadith, highlighting that evil should not be attributed to Allah, only good.
  • Prophet Muhammad advises against blaming Allah for decreed events and emphasizes personal responsibility.

The Purpose Behind Trials and Tribulations

The discussion shifts towards understanding the purpose behind trials and tribulations in life.

Divine Wisdom in Trials

  • Quranic verse highlights that corruption arises from human actions, leading them to face consequences to potentially turn back to Allah.
  • Emphasizes that Allah's knowledge surpasses human comprehension, with scholars suggesting it pertains to future righteous individuals emerging from humanity.

Finding Meaning Amidst Adversity

Focuses on finding meaning and purpose amidst adversity and challenges in life.

Embodying Resilience

  • Acknowledges the inherent struggles of human existence as part of creation's design.
  • Suggests that chaos prompts individuals to seek peace within themselves while becoming agents of peace externally.

Gratitude Through Adversity

Discusses how adversity provides opportunities for growth, gratitude, and connection with divine attributes.

Learning from Adversity

  • Highlights how challenges offer avenues to embody divine qualities like generosity, patience, and forbearance through real-life examples.
  • Narrates a story of Zayd ibn Suhan radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu exemplifying resilience amidst pain by finding solace in Allah's reward.

Responsibility Amidst Witnessing Suffering

Explores individual responsibility when witnessing others' suffering and the transformative power of empathy.

Transformative Role

  • Shares an anecdote where Dawud 'Alayhi Salaam learns that suffering exists for people to return to gratitude towards Allah.

New Section

The concept of qadr (divine decree) is discussed, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of individuals within this framework.

Understanding Qadr

  • Individuals who lack the ability to make significant changes themselves may still play a crucial role by informing others who can enact change, even unknowingly.
  • Believers are assured protection from fatigue, disease, sadness, pain, and distress. Even minor discomforts like a thorn prick result in the removal of sins by Allah.
  • Reflect on how you respond to Allah's decree rather than questioning the hardships faced. Consider whether you open doors of hope or fear through your actions.
  • Every individual has a purpose on earth ordained by Allah. Personal struggles may serve as purification or elevation, while witnessing others' suffering offers opportunities for reflection and action.
  • Challenges in life should be viewed through the lens of divine wisdom. Just as Musa questioned al-Khidr's actions, it is natural to question injustices but essential to combat tyranny and emulate selflessness towards victims.
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A Ramadan Series on Qadar Ramadan is flying by. Automate your donations for the last 10 nights: https://yqn.io/fday Why do innocent people suffer? Why is there so much tragedy happening around the world? When these questions fill your mind, be grateful. It means that you have a heart that is not numb to the struggles of your fellow humans. There are many answers to these questions from an Islamic perspective, and each takes time to explore. But as an individual, the most important thing you can do is ask yourself the corresponding questions: When innocent people suffer, what can you do? What is your role? How can the suffering of others snap you out of complacency and into action to alleviate the pain of your brothers and sisters in humanity? Captioning provided by Muhsen. SOURCES: Sahih Muslim 771a Musnad Ahmad 22717 Qur’an, 30:41 Qur’an, 2:30 Qur’an, 2:30 Qur’an, 90:4 Sahih al-Bukhari 5641,5642 Sunan Abi Dawud 4278 Al-Hikam al-Ataa’iyyah 149: إِذَا أَرَدْتَ أَنْ يَفْتَحَ لَكَ بَابَ الرَّجَاءِ فَاشْهَدْ مَا مِنْهُ إِلَيْكَ ، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ أَنْ يَفْتَحَ لَكَ بَابَ الْخَوْفِ فَاشْهَدْ مَا مِنْكَ إِلَيْهِ If you want the door of hope opened for you, then consider what comes to you from Him. But if you want the door of fear opened for you, then consider what goes to Him from you. CAST: Narrator Dr. Omar Suleiman Hassan Noaman Farooq Hassan's Mother Safiyyah Saarah Khan Hassan's Wife Dua Amnah Sultan Woman watching news on cellphone Moniba Ijazi Woman watching news on IPAD Aisha Ahmed Homeless Man Shaheer Naqvi Umar Issa Ghaleb Boy Muhsen Volunteer Yusuf Ansari Muhsen dad Fawad Ansari Muhsen volunteer Fawzi Yahya Muhsen volunteer Shaheer Naqvi Quran School Girl 1 Hana Kehar Quran School Girl 2 Sarah Ahmed Quran School Girl 3 Sania Ahmed Quran School Boy 1 Baraa Chabab Quran School Boy 2 Ibraheem Zeeshan Note: Only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack. As we venture into the space of producing higher quality media, we’ve worked hard to make sure that our compliance with our religious ethics is not sacrificed. While Yaqeen has always produced vocals for our Ramadan series, this series was unique in that it also included the story of a family in the background. Our talented production team worked with our scholars to ensure that all actors were in proper hijab, and that all gender interactions were only by Mahrams in real life. We’re grateful to the team for its wonderful effort, and grateful to the families that agreed to participate. Subscribe and be sure to turn notifications on to receive the latest videos Yaqeen has to offer! #omarsuleiman #ramadan2024 #ramadanseries #qadr Click SUBSCRIBE for more great content! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!