Shaykh Yasir Qadhi goes into the tangent of the sad reality that encompasses the pertinent question - "Why is there so much suffering in this world?"
There are two types of calamities in this world:
The calamity of food and shelter
The calamity of war and strife
The theological wisdom behind calamities and suffering in this world are as follows:
Demonstrates Lordship - only Allah is Powerful, no one else.
Appreciation of the fact that we are the servants of Allah.
The religiosity, Iman, Taqwa, Du'a and calling to Allah that comes as a result.
Exhibition of the best Akhlaq in a person.
Allah allows others to demonstrate generosity and test those who are blessed with the worldly benefits and pleasures.
Appreciation of the blessings and ease in our daily life for which we ought to be thankful to Allah.
Blessings of Allah on the Day of Judgment due to pain in this world.