Why do killing, looting, destruction, and sabotage occur in the Islamic nation, and if God is with us, why are our prayers not answered? Does this mean there is no one to answer our prayers, and how can one get rid of these intrusive thoughts?

The treatment for thoughts and obsessions (waswās) is to be certain that Allah is All-Wise and Just in all His actions and decrees. He decrees nothing except with profound wisdom and for a benefit. His decrees deserve praise, even if they appear to contain evil, because of the goodness and mercy they encompass. Indeed, the Lord, Exalted is He, is praised for all that He decrees. His decreeing of evil may be followed by good that could not have been achieved without it.

Allah does not wrong His servants. All His actions are justice, wisdom, and benefit. The decreeing of evil has profound wisdoms, such as testing the believers, bringing them back to the religion, or giving respite to the oppressors. Therefore, the servant must submit to Allah's judgment, rely on Him, have a good opinion of Him, and ask Him for a good end.