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What is the solution for someone who finds the world overwhelming and wishes to end their existence, while preserving their faith, and is a person punished for actions committed by others?

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It is forbidden to succumb to satanic whisperings, and one must seek forgiveness for becoming weary of Paradise, as it indicates a belittling of Allah's bounty. Wishing for the end of both this world and the Hereafter contradicts faith in divine decree (qada'), because it is despair and despondency, which are characteristics of disbelievers. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade wishing for death due to affliction and commanded one to supplicate: "O Allah, keep me alive as long as life is better for me, and cause me to die if death is better for me." One must strive against these thoughts and protect oneself from them by entrusting all affairs to Allah, drawing near to Him through obedience, reading the Quran, and frequent remembrance so that the heart may find peace. Allah wrongs no one and does not take revenge on a parent through their child; however, He may test a person through their family or child for a wisdom, so that they may attain a high rank thereby.

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