The podcast explores the concept of Fitnah and its different categories, including tests from Allah, tests from people, and self-imposed tests. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing trials and difficulties as tests from Allah and discusses the distinction between Allah allowing something to happen and desiring it. The podcast also questions the line on when Allah should intervene in fitnah and discusses human responsibility for fitnah caused by others.
Different types of fitna include trials from Allah, persecution from others, and self-imposed blame on Allah.
Blaming Allah for fitna caused by people is a mistake; individuals should take responsibility for their own actions.
Deep dives
The Three Types of Fitna
This podcast episode discusses the concept of fitna, which can be categorized into three types. The first type is fitna from Allah, where individuals are tested and face challenges as part of Allah's plan. An example of this is the story of Prophet Musa (Moses), who faced various trials throughout his life. The second type is fitna caused by people, when individuals are put in difficult situations or face persecution from others. Even one's own children can be a source of fitna. The third type is self-imposed fitna, where individuals blame Allah for their hardships without recognizing their own role in bringing them about. The episode explores how these different types of fitna play out in our lives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the true nature of these trials.
Blaming Allah for Fitna
The podcast episode highlights the mistake of blaming Allah for fitna caused by people. When individuals face difficulties or injustices at the hands of others, they often attribute these problems to Allah's punishment. However, it is crucial to understand that Allah allows certain things to happen, even if they go against His desires. Allah grants humans the freedom to make choices, including the ability to disobey Him. Therefore, instead of attributing fitna to Allah, individuals should take responsibility for their own actions and recognize the consequences of their choices.
Understanding the Solution: Allah's Allowance
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of distinguishing between Allah allowing something to happen and Allah desiring or being pleased with it. While Allah allows various trials and difficulties to occur in the world, this does not mean that Allah necessarily desires or approves of those specific outcomes. Allah's wisdom and plan for humanity are beyond human comprehension. The episode highlights the need to recognize the limits of our understanding and to separate Allah's allowance from Allah's intentions. By doing so, individuals can develop a more accurate and balanced perspective on the challenges they face.