Originally Posted by Niksik

This life is a passing phase, a temporary life, according to Islam. We go through tests. Some big, some small. The fate of our permanent life is detrmined by our choices and actions in this temporary life.

I know what you are saying about God watching all the terrible things that happen today... remember that those who die in such events are martyrs. They may not even have to go through a regular judgement. So their reward is waiting for them. The rest of us...well we should struggle on a daily basis to self correct and work toward the right path.