A Clarification on the Reasons for Earthquakes

This book is a translation of Shaykh Muqbil bin Haadee al-Waad'iee's treatise followed by a compilation of related content from the Qur'aan and sunnah. أسباب الزلزال Quotes from the books: “When an earthquake happened in Dhimaar (Yemen), the people of knowledge said that it was what was established for us in the Book; and those people of ignorance and deviation said that it occurred due to ‘Nature’. For this reason, I have gathered together some speeches and have compiled them into a treatise to destroy those who will be destroyed by proof and make live those who will be made alive by proof. Indeed, those who say that it (the earthquake) is due to ‘nature’ render futile Allaah’s retribution for His allies.” “And they denied him (Prophet Shu'aib); so the earthquake seized them, and they lay (dead), prostrate in their dwellings.” [Soorah Al Ankaboot 29:37] Zainab bint Jahsh رضي الله عنها said, “…O Allaah’s Messenger! Shall we be destroyed even though there are pious persons amongst us?” He said, “Yes, when ‘Al khabath’ (evil persons, illegal sexual intercourse, illegitimate children and all kinds of evil deeds) will increase.” Bukhaaree no. 3346 and Book of Fitan, no. 7059 The Appendix was compiled by myself (and not from the original treatise). It includes: 1. A few extra sayings and ahaadeeth regarding earthquakes. 2. Questions and answers to check comprehension. 3. Lessons and reflections. 4. Donation details. 5. Du’aa for protection. 6. Peoples punished by Allaah chart. 7. Arabic vocabulary regarding punishments mentioned in the Qur’aan.