The Consequences of Oppression
The Fall of the Tyrant: Allah’s Wrath There is no tyrant in the history of the world who has not faced the consequences of his tyranny. Many tyrants have come and oppressed people through their cruelty. Nimrod, Abu Jahl, Utbah, Shaybah—these all committed tyranny, and they ruled over the world with their oppression. But Allah Almighty humiliated all of them, exposed their true nature, and punished them. Allah has said: "I give them respite, but when I seize, My grasp is very strong, and there is no way to escape from it." Tyranny is such a crime that anyone, whether a Muslim or a non-Muslim, can commit it against anyone else. If a Muslim oppresses a Hindu, or if a pious person oppresses a non-pious person, Allah's help will be with the oppressed. Whether the oppressed is a Muslim or a non-Muslim, Allah never tolerates oppression. Therefore, it is our responsibility to ensure that we never commit injustice or oppression against others. Because Allah is always watching us...