If God Is Merciful, Why Do We Suffer?

 

Why does a Merciful God allow suffering? In this second session of the Anchor Series, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explores classical Islamic views on theodicy, examining perspectives from the Mu‘tazili, Ash‘ari, Athari schools, and Ibn Sina. He discusses the nature of evil, human responsibility, free will, and divine decree, emphasizing how studying past scholars helps us approach life’s hardest questions with insight and spiritual grounding.