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Does verse 194 of Surat Al-Baqarah agree with the permissibility of retaliation in kind for zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) and sodomy, and does His saying, the Almighty: "It may be that his Lord, if he divorces you..." in Surat At-Tahrim mean that Allah says this about Himself or was it said about Him by someone else, and are the tsunami disaster and the Pakistan earthquake a punishment or a sign of love from Allah for Muslims, and can one become a Christian out of fear of going astray?

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One should be cautious about watching satellite channels without scrutiny, and repent to Allah for any leniency in doing so. Allah the Almighty says: "And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed." The Muslim must be certain that the Quran is truth and the word of Allah, and that doubts do not shake his faith. If he lacks the knowledge to refute them, he should entrust the matter to Allah, or consider these thoughts as mere whisperings to be repelled. Indeed, repelling them is a sign of true faith. The doubts raised by the enemies of Islam aim to discredit it; these are desperate attempts. Allah the Almighty says: "And they will continue to fight you until they turn you back from your religion if they are able."

Response to Doubts: 1. Retaliation in kind (Al-Mu'aqabah bil Mithl): Scholars have set controls for retaliation in kind, one of which is that what is forbidden cannot be retaliated for in kind. 2. The Style of Quranic Discourse: The Quran was revealed in the language of the Arabs and employed various rhetorical styles, such as alternation between the first person, third person, and second person pronouns, for emphasis or other purposes. This was a miraculous challenge to the Arabs. 3. Earthquakes and Calamities: Earthquakes and calamities can be a trial due to the corruption of people. And when corruption becomes widespread, the punishment may encompass both the righteous and the wicked. What afflicts the disbelievers from these is greater. Allah the Almighty says: "And there will not cease to afflict those who disbelieved for what they have done a calamity or it will descend near their home." Those who raise doubts should pay attention to the contradictions in their own Gospels.

In conclusion, one must fear Allah and be wary of corrupting channels, and strive for a righteous environment by associating with people of knowledge and good character.

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