It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When Allah Almighty intends to send punishment upon a people, that punishment descends upon all the people; then, on the Day of Resurrection, people will be raised according to their intentions.
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 7108، ومسلم: 2879 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 5890 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 5890»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … When punishment befalls a people, the righteous among them are also afflicted in the midst; however, when they are resurrected (on the Day of Judgment), consideration will be given to their good deeds.