Will the two girls—one raised in a corrupt environment who was raped and became a prostitute, and the other raised in a righteous environment who died in obedience—be judged by the same standard, despite the differing circumstances of their upbringing, which they did not choose?
The matter of accountability rests with Allah, and He is Just. Allah has made life a realm of trial to test His creation. Allah sent messengers and revealed books to clarify the path of truth, and He granted humanity the tools of understanding (hearing, sight, and intellect) to comprehend His will. Humans are given the choice between following the truth or turning away from it, and accountability will be based on this. Whoever has an acceptable excuse will find Allah Forgiving and Generous, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "No one loves excuse more than Allah, and for this reason, He sent the bearers of glad tidings and warners." It is advisable to refrain from delving into these matters and to focus on what is practically beneficial.
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