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  • Istidraj And Its Application

    Posted by Torik Kaddafi on July 29, 2026 at 8:16 am

    Can anyone tell me what istidraj is? I looked it up on Google, and it says this: “Istidraj is a trap in the form of an abundance of worldly pleasures, wealth, or power that Allah bestows upon those who continually commit sins and are negligent.”
    Does that mean that if I keep committing minor sins but don’t go as far as committing major sins, I could still fall into istidraj?

    Dr. Irfan Shahzad replied 2 days, 4 hours ago 2 Members · 7 Replies
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  • Istidraj And Its Application

    Dr. Irfan Shahzad updated 2 days, 4 hours ago 2 Members · 7 Replies
  • Dr. Irfan Shahzad

    Scholar July 29, 2026 at 10:55 pm

    If one fears Allah and fulfills one’s religious obligations, one does not need to think that God will lead one to Hell. It shows distrust in God. God is not like that.

    Istadraj has different meanings. But you have got your answer.

    • Torik Kaddafi

      Member July 29, 2026 at 11:04 pm

      So that means… I won’t fall into istidraj?

      • This reply was modified 6 days, 4 hours ago by  Torik Kaddafi.
  • Dr. Irfan Shahzad

    Scholar July 30, 2026 at 12:22 am

    Please make the final decision by yourself.

    • Torik Kaddafi

      Member July 30, 2026 at 12:37 am

      But sir, can you explain what is istidraj mean?

  • Dr. Irfan Shahzad

    Scholar July 31, 2026 at 5:27 am

    The meaing, close your question is, one who keeps doing bad but feels going sucessful.

    • Torik Kaddafi

      Member July 31, 2026 at 8:08 pm

      I think I understand what you mean.Istidraj is intended for people who make money from extremely unforgivable wrongdoings or commit major sins.
      Real-life examples include corrupt officials who thrive on the fruits of their behavior, slanderers who succeed in spreading lies and prosper because of their actions, and a prostitute who lives in luxury because of her work.
      This does not apply to someone who still commits minor sins but does not progress toward major sins. Also, this person still prays as part of their daily life.
      Am I correct, sir?

  • Dr. Irfan Shahzad

    Scholar August 2, 2026 at 11:49 pm

    Yes, it does not apply to the case you mentioned.

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