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Why do people commit suicide?

· 27 Shawwal 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Allah says he won't push a person past their limits so why do people commit suicide?

Answer

This is because they do not use their reasoning correctly or they do not consult the right people.

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

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عن أنس بن مالك قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم ما خاب من استخار ولا ندم من استشار ولا عال من اقتصد (المعجم الأوسط #6627)

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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