Question:
Assalamu ‘Alaykum.
Is terrorism one of the signs of the Hour? If yes, then why has God made it such a difficult trial?
Also, is it 100% true that terrorists are the worst of creations and will abide in the deepest level of Hellfire? Also, are terrorists already cursed by God Almighty?
Answer:
Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.
I pray you are well.
I have not come across any narrations that state terrorism is one of the signs of the Day of Judgement. Some narrations do mention that there will be much killing.
The punishment for anyone who strikes fear in non-combatants is severe in the Shari’a. The Fuqaha recommended that the Janaza pray should not be performed over them as a warning to others. (Shurunbulali, Maraqi al Falah) Suffice it to say it is a form of oppression, no matter who it stems from, and Allah hates oppression.
May Allah protect us from wronging others.
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani