Earthquake or Message

Subahanallah!!!!!!! A strong undersea earthquake struck off the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island late Wednesday (30th Sep 2009) afternoon at 17:16. It was shortly followed by a second quake on the same day at 17:58. The following morning (1st Oct 2009) there was another quake, the third quake at 8:52. Thousands are feared dead in this devastating quake, and thousands reported missing. Take a careful look at the interesting facts about these times 17:16, 17:58 and 8:52.   The Qur'an verses 17:16, 17:58 and 8:52 are as follows: 17:16 -   "And when we decide to destroy a town, we command those among them who are given the good things of this life* (to be obedient) but they continued to transgress; so that the word is proved true against them: then we destroy them utterly." Commentary   * - Allah's mercy gives every chance to the wicked to repent. When wickedness gets so rampant that punishment becomes inevitable, even then Allah's Mercy and Justice act together. Those who are highly gifted from Allah - it may be with wealth or position, or it may be with talents and opportunities - are expected to understand and obey. They are given a definite order and warning. If they still transgress (Disobey) there is no further room for argument. They cannot plead that they are ignorant. The command of the lord is proved against them, and its application is called for beyond doubt. Then it is that their punishment is completed. 17:58 - "There is not a population but we shall destroy it before the day of judgment or punish it with a dreadful Chastisement.**  That is written in the (eternal) record." Commentary ** - These verses are a commentary on the last clause of the last verse, "The wrath of thy Lord is something to take heed of." The godless thoughtlessly challenge Allah's wrath, but do they realise its nature? Even the best of us must be moved with terror when we think of its consequences, were it not for his unbounded mercy. Those who deny the hereafter fail to realise its terrible portents. They ask for portents and miracles now, but do they realise that there coming means destruction and misery to those who reject faith? They will come soon enough. The whole world will be convulsed before the day of judgment. The part of the wise is to prepare for it. 8:52 - "(Deeds) after the manner of the people of Pharaoh and of those before them: They rejected the signs of Allah, and Allah punished them for there crimes: for Allah is strong, and Strict in punishment." It is clearly understandable that the punishment is shown to be due to their own deeds of wrong, because Allah is never unjust to the least of his servants. Trust in Allah brings its own reward: our eyes are opened, and we see how great, good, and wise is the Cherisher of the worlds. Others may sneer and despise. But the blessing of Allah keeps our minds fresh and our hearts contented. All praise is due to Allah alone.