Istedraaj [Allah's Displeasure]
4 sayings
"And (as to) those who reject Our communications, We draw them near (to destruction) by degrees from whence they know not."It is recorded in Safinatul Behaar, "When Allah wishes good for a person and he commits a sin, Allah involves him in difficulties so that he may become aware that the cause of his problems is his own sin. He can then repent for it (immediately). When Allah wishes to punish a person who commits a sin, He gives him a new form of blessing so that he may be dazzled by the blessing and ignore repentance. This is what Allah means in the Ayat (quoted above)."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 110; Surah Araf 7:182 link
When Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) was asked the meaning of "Istedraaj" he replied:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 111; Wasaelush Shia link
Imam Amir-ul-Mu'mineen Ali [a] said
Certainly, those who are given an increase in wealth and property by Allah, should not think anything but that it is Istedraaj. They should not be fearless (of Allah's plan). Because calm precedes storm.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 111; Behaarul Anwaar link
Inform My servants that I am the Forgiving, The Merciful, and that My punishment - that is the painful punishment.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 111; Surah Hujarat 49:50 link
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