Silsilah as-Sahihah 3612 — Widespread Evil Causes Divine Punishment

Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When evil becomes widespread in the land, Allah Almighty will send His punishment upon the people of the earth. If there are righteous people among them, they too will be afflicted by that punishment, then they will return to the mercy of Allah Almighty."