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Originally Posted by Shahnawaz
Natural Disasters are one of two things: Punishment from Allah or Trials/Tests of faith.
I don't see many faithfulls in that pertcular area, so I know what ths must be.
Anyone care to contest on Islamic grounds? Go on... I dare you...
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Well, you need to prove that this is the case on Islamic grounds first.
The fact that natural disasters can and do happen where there are no people around, is evidence enough for me, that the reasons you've given aren't the only reasons they happen. Also, the fact that they're sometimes seasonal (and hence somewhat predictable) says a lot as well.
Wildfires are a natural part of the ecosystem in many, but not all, forest types, as it is sometimes essential for forest regeneration. You can't claim an ND is
always part of God's trial or punishment for people, when it can't be substantiated through authentic Islamic sources and it may in fact be (and most likely is) just part of the local/regional/global ecosystem, or the risk of living on an ever-changing Earth.
It may
act as a trial for some and/or a punishment for others (something every human being is bound to encounter in their lives), but that doesn't mean that's the only reason they exist.