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1. A flood disaster in Honduras. 2. A disaster in Mali-Gao caused by gusty winds. 3. A
town of the coast inundated by river floods. 4. Another inundated town. 5. A devastat-
ed town.

What Disasters Occurring Around the World Make
One Think
Some of the reports people frequently come across on TV and in
newspapers are of disasters. People may meet disaster at any time. A pow-
erful earthquake may happen, a fire may start or flooding may occur.
Someone who sees these reports remembers that Allah has power over all
things, that He can raze a city to the ground if He so wills. Thinking of
these, one sees that there is no one but Allah with whom one can take
refuge and from whom one can ask help. Even the strongest buildings and
cities equipped with the most advanced technology cannot stand against
the power of Allah; they too can perish all of a sudden.
All these scenes are for men to think about and take lessons from.
Someone who hears about or reads these disaster reports also reflects