Understanding Aceh's misfortune

Understanding Aceh's misfortune

From Media Indonesia

The recent giant quake and the largest tsunami in history have caused human tragedy in Aceh, with a rising death toll, loss of wealth and devastation of resources.

We all should understand that the misfortune is not a punishment by God as some people may have us believe. Unlike in the times of earlier prophets, followers of Prophet Muhammad who are sinful will be punished in the life hereafter.

This misfortune is a natural phenomenon determined by God and may at the same time be a trial for the Acehnese.

Therefore, all victims of the calamity in Aceh should be patient and be resigned to what has been destined by God.

ERWIDA MAULIA Bandung, West Java