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From Tragedy to Growth: The Purpose of Natural Disasters

When catastrophic events such as earthquakes or tsunamis occur, it evokes feelings of sadness and prompts questions about the existence of suffering.

Believers, however, have faith in the wisdom and mercy of Allah, and trust that everything He decides is for the best.

Join Dr. Yasir Qadhi as he explores eight underlying wisdoms behind natural disasters.

Drawing on the texts of Quran and Sunnah, he discusses potential explanations for these events and their role in bringing us closer to Allah.

From serving as reminders to be humble to testing our generosity and compassion, this video offers a deeper understanding of the role of calamities in our lives.

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Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on the effects of natural disasters and the importance of maintaining gratitude and a compassionate heart.

About Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston, Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences. Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University.Currently he is the Dean of al-Maghrib Institute, the Resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center, and a professor at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN.