Can Allah expose in this worldly life a person who disobeys Him secretly, such as someone who masturbates or commits any other sin in private, and how would this exposure be if it were to happen?
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Allah Almighty is Hayy (Shy) and Sittir (Concealer of faults), He loves shyness and concealment. This is indicated by the : "Indeed, Allah, the Most High, is Hayy (Shy) and Sittir (Concealer of faults), He loves shyness and concealment." Allah may conceal the faults of His believing servant who commits a sin, both in this world and the Hereafter. Allah may also remove His concealment from some people, either as a hastened punishment, a warning, or a lesson. There is a disagreement among scholars whether Allah exposes the disobedient person from the first instance or after repeated transgressions.
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