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Fatwa #237523 February 2001South Africa

Please give us advice on how to solve the problem of economic depression in our country (South Africa).

Answer

The Ummah globally is facing numerous problems and difficulties. Even%0D%0Alocally people are bracing themselves for an economic crisis. Many are%0D%0Alooking around with panic-stricken eyes for some solution. What is the%0D%0Are-action of a Mu'min to this type of situation?%0D%0A%0D%0AFundamental belief%0D%0AThe fundamental belief of a Muslim is that Allah Ta%E3la is the supreme Master%0D%0Aand He controls everything in this entire universe. Allah Ta%E3la has ordained%0D%0Aconditions of peace and prosperity in His obedience; conditions of misery%0D%0Aand poverty in His disobedience. The choice is ours. Our actions are the%0D%0Acause of our conditions.%0D%0A%0D%0ATo alleviate our suffering, we should do the following:%0D%0A* Refrain from all sin, since sins invite the wrath of Allah Ta%E3la%0D%0A* Resort to abundant Tawba and Istighfaar (seeking repentance)%0D%0A* Regularly perform the five daily Salaat%0D%0A* Regularly recite Surah Yaseen%0D%0A* Resort to abundant Du%E1%0D%0A* Fulfil the injunction of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil%0D%0A%0D%0AWas salaam
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