All praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon our Master, the Messenger of Allah.
What occurs in this world of wars, killing, injustice, and the domination of the powerful over the weak is not the end of the matter. Beyond it lies a severe reckoning on the Day of Judgment that will pursue every oppressor, murderer, and wrongdoer. Allah says {what means}:"And do not think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare [in horror]." [Ibrahim, 42]. In addition, the messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "On the Resurrection Day, the rights will be paid to those to whom they are due so much so that a hornless sheep will be retaliated for by punishing the horned sheep which broke its horns."{Reported by Muslim}.
As regards the question, "Where is Allah in the face of injustice, killing and aggression?"
The answer is that Allah, the Exalted, has made this killing and aggression a cause for raising the ranks of the oppressed on the Day of Judgment and a cause for punishing the oppressors in both this world and the Hereafter. Allah says {what means}: "That is because they suffer neither thirst nor fatigue nor hunger in the cause of Allah, nor tread any path that enrages the disbelievers, nor inflict upon an enemy any infliction but that it is registered for them as a righteous deed. Indeed, Allah does not allow the reward of the doers of good to be lost." [At-Tawbah, 120]. Had Allah, the Almighty, prevented all injustice by His power, the concept of accountability and responsibility in this world would lose its meaning. Such an intervention would lead to people's neglect in fulfilling their rights and striving for them. The world would become a haven for base desires, where everyone is free from any challenges or hardships. Life would turn into one of ease and comfort, devoid of any purpose or distinction among people. The questioner envisions a world that suits their whims, desires, and weakness—a world with no sickness, trials, poverty, death, or pain. Such a question is entirely baseless and reflects a weakness of character, lack of resolve, and deficiency in reasoning.
The way of life that Allah The Almighty has chosen is one that enables humans to manage their livelihood and relationships with others with justice and fairness, ensuring that they do not wrong themselves or any of their fellow human beings. The ability of humans to achieve this is a divine blessing from Allah, as He has endowed them with reason and free will. Allah says {what means}: "Have We not made for him a pair of eyes?- And a tongue, and a pair of lips?- And shown him the two highways." [Al-Balad, 8-10]. If a human being commits a wrongful action, the blame lies upon that individual who acted wrongly, not upon Allah, the Exalted. Indeed, Allah The Almighty has deemed those who do not follow reason and guidance as akin to animals and beasts. Allah says {what means}:" Many are the Jinns and men we have made for Hell: They have hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle,- nay more misguided: for they are heedless (of warning)." [Al-A`raf, 179].
Allah The Almighty has clarified this matter in the Quran and explained the reason for His will to conduct the affairs of this world based on the principles of responsibility, trial, and patience. He says {what means}:
"And We did not send before you any of the messengers but they surely ate food and walked in the markets. And We have made some of you [people] as a trial for others - will you have patience? And your Lord is Ever-Seeing." [AlFurqan, 20]. The meaning is that Allah, Exalted be He, could have willed to make His messengers angels of such a high rank that humans would have no choice but to respond to them out of fear, compulsion, and necessity. However, in His wisdom, Allah willed that the matter be one of free will. He allowed people to encounter and conflict with one another so that each person could take a stance for which they will be held accountable.
Similarly, if Allah had willed to prevent people from fighting each other, He would have done so. If He had willed to restrain the hand of the oppressor, He would have done so. He is the One who said {what means}: " ….but they (chose) to wrangle, some believing and others rejecting. If God had so willed, they would not have fought each other; but God Fulfilleth His plan." [Al-Baqarah, 253]. The purpose behind these calamities is to test the believers. Allah The Almighty says in explanation of this: "Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, "We believe", and that they will not be tested? We did test those before them, and God will certainly know those who are true from those who are false." [Al-Ankabut, 2-3]. Indeed, Allah allows the oppressor to continue in their wrongdoing only to later seize them for their transgressions, while elevating the oppressed in ranks on the Day of Judgment. As Allah says {what means}: "And We wished to be Gracious to those who were being depressed in the land, to make them leaders (in Faith) and make them heirs, To establish a firm place for them in the land, and to show Pharaoh, Haman, and their hosts, at their hands, the very things against which they were taking precautions." [Al-Qasas, 5-6].
In conclusion, Allah The Almighty is fully aware of everything that occurs in the universe. Nothing happens in the world except by His will and power. Behind every event lie divine wisdom, judgments, and decrees that may be hidden from the apparent understanding of human minds, perceivable only by those with illuminated insight, certainty, and faith. The duty of a believer when facing calamities, hardships, and trials is to exercise patience without despair, while taking all necessary measures of strength and fortitude to rise above the aggression of oppressors and the ambitions of disbelievers and tyrants. And Allah The Almighty knows best.
