Will the suffering of a person who dies by burning or drowning be atonement for his sins?
Submitted by on Thu, 27/06/2024 - 16:33
Dear Brother / Sister,
The Prophet (pbuh) points out that apart from those who are martyred in war, a woman who dies due to childbirth, a believer who dies by drowning or burning are also considered martyrs. (Ibn Majah, Jihad, 17)
The misfortunes that hit a person will be atonement for his sins. In this respect, death by fire or drowning will not only atone for one’s sins, but also elevate him to the rank of martyrdom.
Abu Hurayra (radiyallahu anh) narrates:
“Be moderate and stand firm in trouble that falls to the lot of a Muslim (as that) is an expiation for him; even stumbling on the path or the pricking of a thorn (are an expiation for him).” (Muslim, Birr 52)
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) consoles the believers and states that taking the middle path is a kind of shield against sins. Even though a believer commits some sins due to his human nature, Allah creates the means to cleanse them: Such as all kinds of events, calamities and accidents that upset and disturb the believer. No matter how they come, they become atonement for sins as long as the believer “strives to find the truth” and does not incline toward evil knowingly.
The importance of good intentions is also evident here. That is the meaning of striving to find the truth in deeds.
The hadith also shows how sensitive the Companions were toward sin and how vigilant and meticulous they were in issues concerning the Hereafter.
Questions on Islam
- Will the pains a person who dies by being burnt or drowned suffers be atonement for his sins?
- Will the trouble suffered in the family be atonement for sins?
- Are the sins of a woman who gives birth forgiven?
- They say a woman who gives birth is purified of her sins. Is it true?
- It is said that disasters are atonements for sins. However, innocent and pious people may also suffer from disasters. How do you explain this?
- What is martyrdom? Will you give information about the levels of martyrdom? Who are martyrs? Is a person who is burnt and who is drowned a martyr?
- Will you explain the destruction of children and animals in the nations that are destroyed?
- What is the wisdom behind the misfortunes that hit us unavoidably?
- Why do most misfortunes and calamities hit the Muslims in the world? What is the reason for this?
- How should we understand the hadith, “My intercession is for those who commit major sin in my community?”
