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It is reported that Muhammed bin Kaab discussed the verse:
‘And whosoever does an atom ‘s weight of good will surely see it. And whosoever does an
atom ‘s weight of evil will surely see it.” (99.7,8)
He said: “If a non-believer does any atom’s weight of good, he definitely receives his
reward in this world during his lifetime, in the form of health, wealth, offspring - to such
an extent that when he passes from this life no such deed is left which has not been
rewarded. If a believer does any atom’s weight of evil, he receives its punishment
(mainly) in this world, being punished in health, wealth and offspring - to such an extent
that when he passes from this world no such evil deed is left for which he has not been
punished.” (Durr Manthoor)
It is for this reason that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:
“This Ummat of mine is favoured with mercy. There shall not be (much) punishment on
them in the Hereafter. Their punishment in this world shall be in the form of turbulances,
earthquakes, killings and calamities.”
In another Hadeeth it is said: “From this favoured Ummat of mine the permanent
punishment of the Hereafter has been lifted. On them will be the torment they cause one
another.” In another Hadeeth it is said: “The punishment of my Ummat is in this worldly
life.” And “Allah has ordained the punishment of my Ummat in this world.”
(Mujma-ul-Zawaid)
From all these Ahaadeeth it should be known that the major share of the retribution and
punishment for the sins of this Ummat comes in this world. This is indeed a mercy unto
them. Were this not so, that in spite of their sins they were not involved in calamities and
trials, it would be very frightful indeed. So the only manner in which this Ummat of
Muhammed (Saliallahu Alayhi Wasallam), which is enjoying Allah’s Mercy, can save
itself from the misfortunes, catastrophes, worries and humiliations of this world, is to
avoid sin and evil completely. And when by chance sins do occur, they should weep in
sorrow, seek forgiveness and repent to Allah. There is no other way out. It is not possible
at all for a Muslim to remain a Muslim and at the same time gain worldly prosperity,
while at the same time living a sinful life!!
Yes, if he becomes-a Kaafir he is sure to progress in spite of his numerous iniquities,
because while a Kaafir, he will receive success, progress and prosperity for even the
simple deeds of good he does.
It is reported that Sayyidina Sulaymaan bin Aamir (Radiallahu anhu) asked Rasulullah
(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam): “My father was a man who loved and treated his
immediate relatives kindly. He was careful in fulfilling his promises, and showed
kindness and respect to guests. (Will these deeds benefit him at all)?”
Al- Eti’daal Fi Maraatibur- Rijaal 81