Making taubah after surviving a natural disaster

Q: If a person has survived a tsunami or an earthquake, will the taubah of such a person still be accepted for the remaining portion of his life considering the fact that this person has experienced the punishment of Allah.

A: As long as one is alive, he has the opportunity to make taubah for his sins and reform his life. A catastrophe or natural disaster for a believer may be a punishment, and it can also be a means of mercy from Allah Ta'ala to draw the servant close to Allah Ta'ala and make him realize his wrongs.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)