The document discusses various aspects of believing in the Last Day, including the fitnah (trial) of the grave, punishment and blessings in the grave, resurrection where people will be barefoot, naked and uncircumcised, and how the sun will be extremely close on Judgment Day. It seeks to explain these concepts from verses in the Quran and hadith to establish them as essential parts of having faith in the Last Day.
This document discusses how to believe in the Last Day according to Islamic teachings. It explains that believing in the Last Day means believing in everything mentioned in the Quran and hadith about the events that will occur after death, including the resurrection and being held accountable for one's deeds. It then discusses several key events and concepts related to the Last Day over the course of 11 sections, including the fitnah (trial) of the grave, punishment and blessings in the grave, resurrection, the sun's proximity on Judgment Day, accounting for deeds, the Balance, distribution of books, al-Hawdh, intercession, the Siraat bridge, and entrance into Paradise or Hell. It emphasizes that believing in these events is
Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 33 | Size: 1 MB
This booklet is part of the Arabic book ‘Sharh Hadeeth Jibra’eel’ by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen
“Faith in the Last Day is to believe that mankind will be resurrected and recompensed for their deeds.
It is to believe in everything that has come to us in the Book and the Sunnah concerning the description of that Day.
Allah has vividly described that Day such as the following verse:
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ ٱتَّقُواْ رَبَّڪُمۡۚ إِنَّ زَلۡزَلَةَ ٱلسَّاعَةِ شَىۡءٌ عَظِيمٌ۬ – يَوۡمَ تَرَوۡنَهَا تَذۡهَلُ ڪُلُّ مُرۡضِعَةٍ عَمَّآ أَرۡضَعَتۡ وَتَضَعُ ڪُلُّ ذَاتِ حَمۡلٍ حَمۡلَهَا وَتَرَى ٱلنَّاسَ سُكَـٰرَىٰ وَمَا هُم بِسُكَـٰرَىٰ وَلَـٰكِنَّ عَذَابَ ٱللَّهِ شَدِيدٌ۬
“O mankind! Fear your Lord and be dutiful to Him! Verily, the earthquake of the Hour (of Judgment) is a terrible thing. The Day you shall see it, every nursing mother will forget her nursling and every pregnant one will drop her load, and you shall see mankind as in a drunken state. Yet they will not be drunk but severe will be the Torment of Allah.” [Soorah al-Hajj (22): 1-2]
There are numerous descriptions of the Last Day in the Quran and the Sunnah that testify to the horror and terrible nature of this Day.
Faith in the Last Day is not limited to believing in the Day that will be established after resurrection, as Shaikhul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) writes in Aqeedah al-Wastiyyah, “Faith in the Last Day includes believing in everything that the Messenger has informed us about that will happen after death.”
The first stage after death is the fitnah of the grave. The people will face trial or will be tested in their graves regardless of whether one is buried in the ground or is thrown in the sea or is eaten by a lion or (his ashes are) dispersed in the wind. He will face this fitnah and he will be asked about three matters;
a) Who is your Lord?
b) What is your Religion?
c) Who is your Prophet?
A believer will reply, ‘My Lord is Allah, my religion is Islam and my Prophet is Muhammad .’ Then a caller will call from the heavens thatmyslave has spoken the truth. His gravewill then bewidened for him as far as his eyes can see. It will be furnished with furnishings from Paradise. A door will be opened into Paradise through which will come its fragrance and blessings. This condition is without doubt more complete than his condition in the world.
This document discusses life after death (Al-Akhirah) in 3 parts: death, the hereafter, and scenes of the hereafter. It defines death as the separation of the soul from the body and defines Al-Akhirah as life after death beginning with resurrection. It explains that the hereafter is necessary for God to be just. Scenes of the hereafter include resurrection, judgment where deeds are weighed, and recompense - either reward in paradise for obedience or punishment in hell for sins and wrongdoings. The document encourages preparing good deeds for the next life.
1) On the Day of Judgement, the book of deeds containing all of one's actions will be opened and one will remember everything they have done.
2) People will be judged based on whether their good deeds outweigh their bad deeds, and they will receive their book in their right or left hand accordingly.
3) Sending salawat (blessings) upon Prophet Muhammad and his family is considered the most weighty deed that can help increase the measure of one's good deeds and make them heavier on the scale.
Barzakh refers to the intermediate state between death and the Day of Judgment. The document discusses what happens in Barzakh, including that souls temporarily leave the body during sleep and return upon waking. In Barzakh, some souls reside in paradise, some in hell, and others sleep until the Day of Judgment. The document also describes punishments in the grave, life for souls in Barzakh, and how Imam Ali could see believers seated in groups in Wadi as Salaam graveyard.
The document discusses the key events of the Day of Judgment according to Islamic beliefs. It describes how the trumpet will sound twice to signal the collapse of the universe and people emerging from their graves. It explains that people will be judged based on their deeds and faith, with believers receiving their books in their right hands while unbelievers receive theirs in their left. The document provides details on how people will be questioned about their prayers, wealth, knowledge and more. It discusses the concept of intercession and crossing the bridge over hell to enter paradise or hell for eternity.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
This document discusses how to believe in the Last Day according to Islamic teachings. It explains that believing in the Last Day means believing in everything mentioned in the Quran and hadith about the events that will occur after death, including the resurrection and being held accountable for one's deeds. It then discusses several key events and concepts related to the Last Day over the course of 11 sections, including the fitnah (trial) of the grave, punishment and blessings in the grave, resurrection, the sun's proximity on Judgment Day, accounting for deeds, the Balance, distribution of books, al-Hawdh, intercession, the Siraat bridge, and entrance into Paradise or Hell. It emphasizes that believing in these events is
Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen
Language: English | Format: PDF | Pages: 33 | Size: 1 MB
This booklet is part of the Arabic book ‘Sharh Hadeeth Jibra’eel’ by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen
“Faith in the Last Day is to believe that mankind will be resurrected and recompensed for their deeds.
It is to believe in everything that has come to us in the Book and the Sunnah concerning the description of that Day.
Allah has vividly described that Day such as the following verse:
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّاسُ ٱتَّقُواْ رَبَّڪُمۡۚ إِنَّ زَلۡزَلَةَ ٱلسَّاعَةِ شَىۡءٌ عَظِيمٌ۬ – يَوۡمَ تَرَوۡنَهَا تَذۡهَلُ ڪُلُّ مُرۡضِعَةٍ عَمَّآ أَرۡضَعَتۡ وَتَضَعُ ڪُلُّ ذَاتِ حَمۡلٍ حَمۡلَهَا وَتَرَى ٱلنَّاسَ سُكَـٰرَىٰ وَمَا هُم بِسُكَـٰرَىٰ وَلَـٰكِنَّ عَذَابَ ٱللَّهِ شَدِيدٌ۬
“O mankind! Fear your Lord and be dutiful to Him! Verily, the earthquake of the Hour (of Judgment) is a terrible thing. The Day you shall see it, every nursing mother will forget her nursling and every pregnant one will drop her load, and you shall see mankind as in a drunken state. Yet they will not be drunk but severe will be the Torment of Allah.” [Soorah al-Hajj (22): 1-2]
There are numerous descriptions of the Last Day in the Quran and the Sunnah that testify to the horror and terrible nature of this Day.
Faith in the Last Day is not limited to believing in the Day that will be established after resurrection, as Shaikhul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) writes in Aqeedah al-Wastiyyah, “Faith in the Last Day includes believing in everything that the Messenger has informed us about that will happen after death.”
The first stage after death is the fitnah of the grave. The people will face trial or will be tested in their graves regardless of whether one is buried in the ground or is thrown in the sea or is eaten by a lion or (his ashes are) dispersed in the wind. He will face this fitnah and he will be asked about three matters;
a) Who is your Lord?
b) What is your Religion?
c) Who is your Prophet?
A believer will reply, ‘My Lord is Allah, my religion is Islam and my Prophet is Muhammad .’ Then a caller will call from the heavens thatmyslave has spoken the truth. His gravewill then bewidened for him as far as his eyes can see. It will be furnished with furnishings from Paradise. A door will be opened into Paradise through which will come its fragrance and blessings. This condition is without doubt more complete than his condition in the world.
This document discusses life after death (Al-Akhirah) in 3 parts: death, the hereafter, and scenes of the hereafter. It defines death as the separation of the soul from the body and defines Al-Akhirah as life after death beginning with resurrection. It explains that the hereafter is necessary for God to be just. Scenes of the hereafter include resurrection, judgment where deeds are weighed, and recompense - either reward in paradise for obedience or punishment in hell for sins and wrongdoings. The document encourages preparing good deeds for the next life.
1) On the Day of Judgement, the book of deeds containing all of one's actions will be opened and one will remember everything they have done.
2) People will be judged based on whether their good deeds outweigh their bad deeds, and they will receive their book in their right or left hand accordingly.
3) Sending salawat (blessings) upon Prophet Muhammad and his family is considered the most weighty deed that can help increase the measure of one's good deeds and make them heavier on the scale.
Barzakh refers to the intermediate state between death and the Day of Judgment. The document discusses what happens in Barzakh, including that souls temporarily leave the body during sleep and return upon waking. In Barzakh, some souls reside in paradise, some in hell, and others sleep until the Day of Judgment. The document also describes punishments in the grave, life for souls in Barzakh, and how Imam Ali could see believers seated in groups in Wadi as Salaam graveyard.
The document discusses the key events of the Day of Judgment according to Islamic beliefs. It describes how the trumpet will sound twice to signal the collapse of the universe and people emerging from their graves. It explains that people will be judged based on their deeds and faith, with believers receiving their books in their right hands while unbelievers receive theirs in their left. The document provides details on how people will be questioned about their prayers, wealth, knowledge and more. It discusses the concept of intercession and crossing the bridge over hell to enter paradise or hell for eternity.
This document provides a summary of the key beliefs and doctrines contained in the "Al-Aqidatu-n-Nasafiyyah" text by Imam An-Nasafi. It discusses Allah's attributes, the creation of the world and beings, prophethood, the afterlife, and other core Islamic concepts over the course of 3 sentences or less for each topic.
The document provides a summary of rational proofs for believing in Allah as the creator. It discusses 3 main points:
1. Nothingness cannot create anything - the complex order and design in the universe points to an intelligent creator.
2. Contemplating creation leads to understanding characteristics of the creator, such as wisdom, knowledge, awareness. Nature itself has no attributes to create.
3. One who lacks attributes cannot endow them in others. Nature lacks attributes like mind, knowledge, and will, so could not have created humans with such attributes.
The document seeks to rationally justify belief in a supreme creator through examining the natural world and refuting the idea that nature itself is the creator.
The document provides a summary of rational proofs for believing in Allah as the creator of all things. It discusses 3 main points:
1. Nothingness cannot create anything - all things must have a creator who is the Existent, which points to Allah.
2. Contemplating the intricate design and order in creation leads to understanding characteristics of the creator like wisdom, knowledge, power, which are attributes of Allah.
3. For anything to be given or created, the creator must possess the ability or attribute to do so. Nature cannot be the creator as it possesses no attributes like knowledge, wisdom or will. This refutes claims of naturalism or that nature created itself.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
This document summarizes a lecture on "The Enjoyment of Zikr and Pleasure in Giving Up Sin". The lecture discusses how:
1) Establishing justice over one's limbs by controlling them from sin provides enjoyment greater than this world or the next.
2) The pleasure of remembering Allah (zikr) is unlimited and far greater than any worldly pleasures.
3) Those who experience closeness to Allah through zikr become independent of finite beauty, as the light of Allah makes all else insignificant.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The document discusses the key pillars of Al-Qadar in Islam according to Islamic theology:
1) Al-Ilm - Allah's complete knowledge encompassing all things past, present and future.
2) Al-Kitabah - Allah's writing of all things in the Preserved Tablet before creation.
3) Allah's Mashee'ah - Allah's will that determines what occurs in the universe.
4) Al-Khalaq - Allah as the sole Creator of everything and anything that exists.
Tauba and forgiveness from Allah (SWT), the ultimate hope for salvation.Mohammad Yunus, MD, FACP
The document discusses the concept of forgiveness from Allah (SWT) according to Islamic teachings. It provides several examples and evidence from the Quran and hadith about how Allah is the Most Forgiving and accepts repentance. It describes how sincere repentance (taubah) wipes away sins and transforms them into good deeds. The document emphasizes that while Allah is loving and merciful, believers must seek forgiveness, refrain from sins, and do righteous deeds to attain salvation.
It talks about the people who worship the world. It says how all these things that we see as good, benefiting and blessings are nothing but a trial for us.
The document discusses various aspects of belief in the Last Day according to Islamic theology. It begins by explaining that belief in the Last Day involves believing in everything mentioned in the Quran and hadiths regarding the events and descriptions of that Day. It then discusses 11 specific topics:
1. The fitnah (trial) of the grave where one will be questioned about their faith.
2. The punishment and blessings of the grave.
3. The resurrection of bodies on the Last Day.
4. The closeness of the sun.
5. Accounting of deeds.
6. The Balance.
7. Distribution of books of deeds.
8. The
This document discusses how to believe in the Last Day according to Islamic teachings. It explains that believing in the Last Day means believing in everything mentioned in the Quran and hadith about the events that will occur after death, including the resurrection and being held accountable for one's deeds. It then discusses several key events and concepts related to the Last Day over the course of 11 sections, including the fitnah (trial) of the grave, punishment and blessings in the grave, resurrection, the sun's proximity on Judgment Day, accounting for deeds, the Balance, distribution of books, al-Hawdh, intercession, the Siraat bridge, and entrance into Paradise or Hell. It emphasizes that believing in these events is
The document summarizes Islamic beliefs about the soul and its journey after death. It discusses that the soul enters the human body during gestation. After death, angels question the soul in the grave about faith in Muhammad and Islam. Believers experience ease in the grave while non-believers face punishment for sins like hypocrisy or disbelief. The period between death and resurrection when souls remain in graves or barzakh involves punishment for evils and reward for good deeds. Souls will face further reckoning on the Day of Judgment.
Slaves of the all merciful (english) by mohsen shaker al bayoumitopbottom1
The document is a summary of a book titled "Slaves of the All-Merciful" translated by Abd an-Nur Anthony Brewer.
The summary discusses:
1. The first chapter of the book, which describes humility as the first quality of the "slaves of the All-Merciful." It notes hadith stating those who humble themselves before Allah will be raised in status.
2. A brief introduction explaining the book will describe qualities of those near to Allah and notes hadith praising companions gathered in remembrance of Allah.
3. The conclusion says to attain the high ranks of being Allah's slave, one must follow the footsteps of the prophets and companions through
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The document discusses Islamic beliefs about the Last Day and its signs. It covers several topics including belief in the Last Day as a pillar of faith, the major and minor signs of the Last Day prior to Judgment Day, death and the journey of the soul, questioning in the grave, and rewards and punishments experienced in the grave until Judgment Day. The document provides details from hadith and Quranic verses to support the various beliefs.
The document provides a summary of rational proofs for believing in Allah as the creator. It discusses 3 main points:
1. Nothingness cannot create anything - the complex order and design in the universe points to an intelligent creator.
2. Contemplating creation leads to understanding characteristics of the creator, such as wisdom, knowledge, awareness. Nature itself has no attributes to create.
3. One who lacks attributes cannot endow them in others. Nature lacks attributes like mind, knowledge, and will, so could not have created humans with such attributes.
The document seeks to rationally justify belief in a supreme creator through examining the natural world and refuting the idea that nature itself is the creator.
The document provides a summary of rational proofs for believing in Allah as the creator of all things. It discusses 3 main points:
1. Nothingness cannot create anything - all things must have a creator who is the Existent, which points to Allah.
2. Contemplating the intricate design and order in creation leads to understanding characteristics of the creator like wisdom, knowledge, power, which are attributes of Allah.
3. For anything to be given or created, the creator must possess the ability or attribute to do so. Nature cannot be the creator as it possesses no attributes like knowledge, wisdom or will. This refutes claims of naturalism or that nature created itself.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
The document discusses Soorat Al-Kahf from the Quran and its importance in protecting against the Dajjaal. It mentions that the Prophet Muhammad said memorizing the first 10 verses or last 10 verses of Soorat Al-Kahf will protect one from the Dajjaal. Soorat Al-Kahf contains stories that relate to trials people will face, and reading it weekly can help one understand and avoid these trials.
This document summarizes a lecture on "The Enjoyment of Zikr and Pleasure in Giving Up Sin". The lecture discusses how:
1) Establishing justice over one's limbs by controlling them from sin provides enjoyment greater than this world or the next.
2) The pleasure of remembering Allah (zikr) is unlimited and far greater than any worldly pleasures.
3) Those who experience closeness to Allah through zikr become independent of finite beauty, as the light of Allah makes all else insignificant.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The Meaning of the Qur'an is a fresh English rendering of Tafhim-ul-Qur’an, Maulana Syed Abu Ala Moududi’s monumental and masterly Urdu translation of the Qur’an and a selection of his commentary. The translator has undertaken the delicate and difficult task of rendering this work in English under the guidance of the Maulana himself. Here is a work with a difference, by a dedicated scholar of an entirely different sort. An immense wealth of profound understanding of the Qur’an is here, a vast treasure of knowledge and deep insight, and a valuable exposition of some social, political, economic and legal teachings of the Qur’an.
This comprehensive Tafsir answers contemporary questions, and makes the Qur’an fully relevant to the concerns of day, yet it loses nothing of its timelessness nor sacrifices any of the traditional understanding. It demonstrates the unity and coherence of the Qur’an by centring everything on its message, like gems hung on a single string.
This Tafsir is particularly suitable for Muslims with no direct access to the Arabic original.
The document discusses the key pillars of Al-Qadar in Islam according to Islamic theology:
1) Al-Ilm - Allah's complete knowledge encompassing all things past, present and future.
2) Al-Kitabah - Allah's writing of all things in the Preserved Tablet before creation.
3) Allah's Mashee'ah - Allah's will that determines what occurs in the universe.
4) Al-Khalaq - Allah as the sole Creator of everything and anything that exists.
Tauba and forgiveness from Allah (SWT), the ultimate hope for salvation.Mohammad Yunus, MD, FACP
The document discusses the concept of forgiveness from Allah (SWT) according to Islamic teachings. It provides several examples and evidence from the Quran and hadith about how Allah is the Most Forgiving and accepts repentance. It describes how sincere repentance (taubah) wipes away sins and transforms them into good deeds. The document emphasizes that while Allah is loving and merciful, believers must seek forgiveness, refrain from sins, and do righteous deeds to attain salvation.
It talks about the people who worship the world. It says how all these things that we see as good, benefiting and blessings are nothing but a trial for us.
The document discusses various aspects of belief in the Last Day according to Islamic theology. It begins by explaining that belief in the Last Day involves believing in everything mentioned in the Quran and hadiths regarding the events and descriptions of that Day. It then discusses 11 specific topics:
1. The fitnah (trial) of the grave where one will be questioned about their faith.
2. The punishment and blessings of the grave.
3. The resurrection of bodies on the Last Day.
4. The closeness of the sun.
5. Accounting of deeds.
6. The Balance.
7. Distribution of books of deeds.
8. The
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1. LAST
Believe in the
DAY?
How do we
This booklet is part of the Arabic book 'Sharh Hadeeth Jibra'eel'
by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-Uthaimeen
Translated by Shawana A. Aziz
اﻵﺧﺮ؟ ﺑﺎﻟﻴﻮم ﻬﻧﺆﻣﻦ ﻛﻴﻒ
www.qsep.com
Published by Quran Sunnah Educational Programs
2. Contents
Man either has stages or is nothing...............................................................................01
How do we believe in the Last Day?............................................................................02
1. Fitnah of the Grave..........................................................................................................04
2. Punishment of the Grave and its Blessings.............................................................06
Is the Torment in the grave for the body or the soul?
3. Resurrection......................................................................................................................10
Man might be dead, (his body) might be eaten by a lion. So, how will
the resurrection take place?
4. Closeness of the sun to the creation..........................................................................12
How is it possible that the sun will be as close as a 'meel' to the
creation on the Day of Judgment?
5. Accounting the people for their deeds.....................................................................14
Will there be anyone who will escape the account?
6. The Balance.......................................................................................................................16
How will the deeds be weighted since they are attributes and actions
of the doers?
Is there one scale or many?
7. Distribution of the Books..............................................................................................19
8. al-Hawdh (the Cistern)...................................................................................................21
9. Shafa'ah...............................................................................................................................22
The Conditions of Shafa'ah
10. The Siraat.........................................................................................................................27
11. Entrance into Paradise or Hell..................................................................................28
Are Paradise and Hell present today?
Are Paradise and Hell eternal?
3. It is called the Last Day because there is no day after it.
Allah says, “Has there not been over man a period of time
when he was nothing to be mentioned?” [Soorah al-
Insan (76): 1] (the stage mentioned in this verse is the
first stage of man)
then man became a fetus (which is the second stage of
man) and later he began performing deeds in the world
(which is the third stage of man). Man's state in the
world is more complete than his state of being a fetus.
(after coming into this world) man moves on to the fourth
stage, i.e., the Barzakh (the stage that begins after death
and ends at the establishment of the Hour). His state in
the Barzakh is more complete than his state in the
world.
Man further moves on to the fifth stage, i.e., the Last Day.
His condition at this stge is more complete than all the
previous stages.
Explanation of the above is that man is without doubt
more deficient in his mother's womb than his condition in this world.
Allah says, “Allah has brought you out from the wombs of your
mothers while you know nothing. And He gave you hearing, sight
and hearts that you might give thanks (to Allah).” [Soorah an-Nahl
(16): 78]
an either has stages or is nothing.
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4. Once he is out of his mother's womb, he possesses knowledge,
hearing, sight and actions. Man's condition in this world is not always
serene rather it is peaceful and troubled, it involves hardships and
relief, discrimination and justice, good and evil.
You are now young and strong but one of the two things will occur to
you; death or old age - therefore the life of this world is blemished and
this is why it is called Dunya (Arabic word for world), from the root
word, dana'a (i.e., base, lowly, ignoble) and also Dunuw (i.e.,
imminent, close). The world is thus lowly in comparison to the
Hereafter.
Man's condition in the Barzakh is more perfect than his state in this
world because his condition in the Barzakh is stable. If he is from the
people of good then he is blessed in his grave. His grave is widened as
far as his eyes can see. It is furnished from Paradise and a door into
the Paradise is opened for him. This cannot be achieved in this world.
(the stage of the Hereafter is more complete than all the previous
stages because) Absolute completeness is given to man in the
Hereafter – a complete life that cannot be compared to this worldly
life with regards to any aspect.
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5. HowdowebelieveintheLastDay?
Faith in the Last Day is to believe that mankind will be
resurrected and recompensed for their deeds. It is to believe in
everything that has come to us in the Book and the Sunnah
concerning the description of that Day.
Allah has vividly described that Day such as the following verse, “O
mankind! Fear your Lord and be dutiful to Him! Verily, the
earthquake of the Hour (of Judgment) is a terrible thing. The Day you
shall see it, every nursing mother will forget her nursling and every
pregnant one will drop her load, and you shall see mankind as in a
drunken state. Yet they will not be drunk but severe will be the
Torment of Allah.” [Soorah al-Hajj (22): 1-2]
There are numerous descriptions of the Last Day in the Quran and
the Sunnah that testify to the horror and terrible nature of this Day.
Faith in the Last Day is not limited to believing in the Day that will be
established after resurrection, as Shaikhul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah
(rahimahullah) writes in Aqeedah al-Wastiyyah,
“Faith in the Last Day includes believing in
everything that the Messenger has informed us
about that will happen after death.”
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اﻵﺧﺮ؟ ﺑﺎﻟﻴﻮم ﻬﻧﺆﻣﻦ ﻛﻴﻒ
6. 1.FitnahoftheGrave
The first stage after death is the fitnah of the grave. The people will
face trial or will be tested in their graves regardless of whether one is
buried in the ground or is thrown in the sea or is eaten by a lion or (his
ashes are) dispersed in the wind. He will face this fitnah and he will be
asked about three matters;
a) Who is your Lord?
b) What is your Religion?
c) Who is your Prophet?
will reply, 'My Lord is Allah, my religion is Islam and
my Prophet is Muhammad .' Then a caller will call from the
heavens that my slave has spoken the truth.
His grave will then be widened for him as far as his eyes can see.
It will be furnished with furnishings from Paradise. A door will
be opened into Paradise through which will come its fragrance
and blessings. This condition is without doubt more complete
than his condition in the world.
will say upon being asked
about his Lord, Religion and Prophet, 'Oh, Oh, I don't know. I
heard the people say something and I said it.’
Reflect upon what, 'Oh, Oh,' means. It indicates that the slave
recollects something, tries to recall it but is unable to remember.
A believer
A disbeliever or hypocrite
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7. One's inability to recall is more distressing than being completely
unaware. If you are asked about something and you are unaware of it,
you will say, 'I don't know.' This is without doubt deficiency but it
does not cause grief - but if you are asked about something and you
knew it but you are incapable of recalling it - this causes grief.
So the disbeliever will say, 'Oh, Oh.' - as if he remembers something -
“I don't know. I heard the people say something and I said it."
will then be hit with a large iron hammer
whereupon he will let out a scream the sound of which will be
heard by everything except the jinn and mankind – because if
they were to hear it, they would be struck dumb. It is narrated
that if all the people of a city like Mina were to gather together to
carry this hammer, they would not be able to.
It is obligatory to believe in the Fitnah of the grave because believing
in it is part of faith in the Last Day.
How can belief in the fitnah of the grave be part
of faith in the Last Day whereas the fitnah of the grave occurs
in this world?
When a man dies, his day of Judgment has been
established (and thus fitnah of the grave is part of faith in the
Last Day).
The disbeliever
Question:
Reply:
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8. 2.PunishmentoftheGrave
anditsBlessings
Punishment of the grave and its blessings are included in faith in the
Last Day. The proof is the Saying of Allah, “Allah rewards the pious.
Those whose lives the angels take while they are in a pious state
saying (to them), 'Salamun Alaikum enter you Paradise because of
(the good) which you used to do (in the world)." [(16): 31-32]
The words that are proof in this verse are, "Those whose lives the
angels take while they are in a pious state saying (to them), 'Salamun
Alaikum (peace be on you) enter you Paradise because of (the good)
which you used to do (in the world)."
They (the pious) will not be entering Paradise - which is as wide as the
heavens and the earth – rather they will enter the grave in which is a
blessing from Paradise. Allah also says, “Then why do you not
(intervene) when (the soul of a dying person) reaches the throat? And
you at the moment are looking on. But We (i.e. Our angels who take
the soul) are nearer to him than you, but you see not. Then why do
you not, if you are exempt from the reckoning and recompense
(punishment, etc.) bring back the soul (to its body) if you are truthful?
Then, if he (the dying person) be of the Muqarraboon (those brought
near to Allah), (There is for him) rest and provision, and a Garden of
delights (Paradise).” [Soorah al-Waqi'ah (56): 83-89]
This is when the soul reaches the throat. The verse mentions the
blessings of the grave, rather man is given the glad-tiding of the
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9. blessings before his soul departs. It is said to his soul, “Come out, O
you soul al-Mutma'innah. Come out to the forgiveness and Pleasure
of your Lord." So the soul is pleased and comes out swiftly.
As for the proof from the Sunnah, the Prophet has mentioned in
numerous ahadeeth that man is blessed in his grave, and we have
already mentioned some of them.
The punishment of the grave is also proven from the Book and the
Sunnah. Allah says about the people of Fir'awn, “The Fire; they are
exposed to it, morning and afternoon.”
Allah further mentions in continuation of the verse, “and on the Day
when the Hour will be established (it will be said to the angels),
"Cause Fir'aun's people to enter the severest torment!" [Soorah al-
Ghafir (40): 46]
Allah also says, “if you could but see when the Dhalimoon (polytheists
and wrongdoers, etc.) are in the agonies of death while the angels are
stretching forth their hands (saying): "Deliver your souls!” [Soorah al-
An'am (6): 93]
These (souls of the) dhalimun (disbelievers, polytheist) will defer
from coming out because they will be given the tidings of
punishment - we seek Allah's refuge from it. The souls hesitate and
do not want to come out of the body in order to escape from what
they are promised.
"Deliver your souls! This day you shall be recompensed with the
torment of degradation because of what you used to utter against
Allah other than the truth. And you used to reject His Ayaat (proofs,
evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) with disrespect!"
[Soorah al-An'am (6): 93]
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10. The words that are the proof in this verse are; “This day you shall be
recompensed.”
'this (day)' in this verse means the present (day) like in the Saying of
Allah, “This Day I have completed your religion for you."
Accordingly, 'this day' is, 'the day of death' for the dhalimoon.
Allah says, “But if he (the dying person) be of the deniers (of the
Resurrection), the erring, then for him is entertainment with boiling
water.” [Soorah al-Waqi'ah (56): 92-94]
We say in the Salaat (prayers),
“We seek Allah's refuge from the torment of Hell and from the
torment of the grave.”
So, the torment of the grave is proven from the Qur'an and the
Sunnah and believing in it is from faith in the Last Day.
The torment in the grave is primarily for the soul but perhaps, it
reaches the body too. However, it does not mean that the body is not
affected by it at all. The body does certainly suffer from the torment
or enjoy the blessing although it may not be visible to us.
The torment in the grave is the opposite of the torment or blessing in
the world. The torment or blessing in the world is upon the body and
it also affects the soul while in the Barzakh the blessings or the
torment is upon the soul and it also affects the body.
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اﻟﻘﺒﺮ ﻋﺬاب ﻣﻦ ﺟﻬﻨﻢ ﻋﺬاب ﻣﻦ ﺑﺎﷲ ﻋﻮ
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11. Question:
Reply:
How can you say that the grave closes upon the
disbeliever until his ribs interlock into each other whereas if
we were to open the grave we would find that neither the
grave has changed nor is the body affected?
The torment of the grave is primarily on the soul and
is not something which shows upon the body. If it was
obvious upon the body then it would not have been from
faith in the Ghayb (unseen) and it would not reap any
benefits. But faith in the torment of the grave is from the
issues of the Ghayb which are related to the soul.
A man could see in his dream that he is standing, leaving and
returning, he is hitting and he is hit despite the fact that he
had been asleep in his bed all the while. Man could see whilst
he is asleep in his bed that he traveled for Umrah, he
performed the Tawaaf and Sa'ee, he shaved his head or cut
short his hair, and then returned back to his country – and all
the while his body is in his bed without any movement. So,
the conditions of the soul are not like the conditions of the
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12. 3.Resurrection
Allah, the Exalted, will raise the bodies on the Day of Judgment
barefooted, naked and uncircumcised.
Barefooted: without any sandals or shoes, i.e., they will have no
covering for the foot.
Naked: without clothes
Uncircumcised: without circumcision
Some ahadeeth also mention, 'Buhman' – i.e., without any wealth.
Everyone will posses his deeds only.
Resurrection (on the Day of Judgment) means reformation and does
not mean a new creation as Allah says, “Who will give life to these
bones when they have rotted away and became dust? Say, He will
give life to them Who created them for the first time!” [Soorah Ya-Sin
(36): 79]
If it was a new creation, then the body which committed evil deeds in
this world would be safe from the torment while the new body would
be tormented. This is against justice. Texts (of the religion) and
intellect testify that resurrection will not be in a new body but it will
be returning (of the soul to the body).
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13. Question:
Reply:
How will the resurrection take place? Man might
be dead, (his body) might be eaten by a lion and as such his
flesh turns into blood flowing in the animal, etc.
Allah – the One, Who has power over everything – the
One, Who says to the thing 'be' and it is -
He will order these bodies which have been dispersed, eaten
or scattered in the wind - to return and they will return. This
belief is based upon the previously mentioned principle,
'It is obligatory upon man to accept all news concerning the
Ghayb (without asking how or why).’
After having heard the words of Allah's Messenger that the people
will be resurrected barefooted, naked and uncircumcised, Aaisha
(radhi Allahu anha) asked, 'Will the men and women be looking at
each other?' The Prophet replied, 'The issue will be far more
serious than they (would care to) look at each other.'
So, on that day no one will look at another because Allah says, “That
Day man shall flee from his brother and from his mother and his
father and from his wife and his children. Everyman - that Day - will
have enough to make him careless of others.” [Soorah Abasa (80): 34-
37] - to the extent that man will even forget his offspring and
relatives, “When the Trumpet is blown, there will be no kinship
among them that Day, nor will they ask of one another.” [Soorah al-
Mu'minoon (23): 101]
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14. 4.Closenessofthesun
tothecreation
From our faith in the Last Day is that we believe that the sun will
be brought close to the creation
- as close as a 'meel.'
‘Meel' here could mean the stick which is used to apply kohl in the
eyes or it could mean the distance of one mile – in either of these
situations - the sun will be close to people’s heads.
Today we know that if the sun was even a hand-
span closer to us than it is - it would burn the earth. So how is
it possible that the sun will be as close as a 'meel' to the
creation on the Day of Judgment?
It is the duty of the Mu'min (the believer) – and our
beliefs must be based upon this principle,
“to accept the information
concerning the issues of the Ghayb
without asking how and why."
The issues of ghayb are beyond your imagination and
therefore it is obligatory upon you to accept and say, 'We
believe and testify that the sun will be brought close to the
creation on the day of Judgment as close as a meel.' Any
Question:
Reply:
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15. further questioning is a Bidah (innovation) and therefore
when Imam Malik (rahimahullah) was asked about Istiwa
(Rising) of Allah (upon the throne) – how does he Istawa? He
replied, "Questioning about it is Bidah."
Similarly questioning about any issue of the unseen is an
innovation. One's attitude concerning them should be to
accept and submit.
is that bodies on that Day will not be resurrected
in their deficient state as in this world - incapable of bearing
(the heat). Bodies will be resurrected in a complete form and
therefore the people will stand on the Day of Judgment for a
day whose length will be fifty thousand years without food
and drink - which is not possible in this world.
So the sun will be brought close and bodies will be given the
ability to bear its closeness – and the standing for fifty
thousand years without food and drink testifies to this.
(another example is that) One of the people of Paradise will
look into his kingdom that will be spread as far as thousand
years and he will be able to see its farthest point as he sees its
closest point which is also not possible in this world.
So, the bodies on the Day of Judgment are different from the
bodies in this world.
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16. 5.Accountingthepeople
fortheirdeeds
Allah has called the Last Day, 'Yawm al-Hisaab' - 'The Day of Account'
because it is the Day when mankind will be held accountable for their
deeds but is this account like the negotiation by money between two
traders?
No. For the believer, the accounting will be with kindness, blessing
and mercy from Allah. Allah will bring the believer close and conceal
him and will make him confess his sins. Allah will say, "You
committed this on this day...” until the believer will admit and confess
(his sins). Allah will say to him, “I concealed your sins for you in the
world and I forgive you today.”
None of us is free from sins - hidden sins are (of two kinds) those that
are related to the heart and (the other are those) outward sins that are
related to the bodies but people do not see it. Perhaps a man looks at
something with a forbidden intention while you might think that he
has a permissible intention – you don't know and therefore, Allah
says, "Allah knows the fraud of the eyes and all that the breasts
conceal." [Soorah Ghafir (40): 19]
The fraud of the eyes is a matter concerning one's feeling but no one
knows it - who can know that this eye is looking with the intention of
a permissible act?
“and all that the breasts conceal." This is hidden. Allah says, 'I covered
them for you in the world and I will forgive them for you this day.’
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17. The disbelievers will not be held accountable in this (kind) way. They
will be made to confess and they will be told, 'you committed this and
this.' If they deny, their tongues, hands and legs will testify to their
(evil) deeds - even their skins will testify against them, “And they will
say to their skins, ‘Why do you testify against us?’”
They (the body parts) will say, "Allah has caused us to speak as He
causes all things to speak, and He created you the first time and to
Him you are made to return. You have not been hiding against
yourselves, lest your ears and your eyes and your skins testify against
you but you thought that Allah knew not much of what you were
doing. And that your thought which you thought about your Lord,
has brought you to destruction, and you have become (this Day) of
those utterly lost!” Then, (even) if they have patience - the Fire will be
a home for them. (even) if they beg to be excused - they are not of
those who will ever be excused." [Soorah Fussilat (41): 21-24]
The disbelievers will confess their deeds and they will be made to
face humiliation due to their deeds, "and the witnesses will say,
"These are the ones who lied against their Lord!" No doubt! the curse
of Allah is on the Dhalimoon (polytheists, wrong-doers, oppressors,
etc.)." [Soorah Hud (11): 18] So look at the difference between the
account of the believer and the disbeliever.
Question: Will there be anyone who will escape the account?
Reply: Yes, a group will escape the account, Allah's Messenger said
that he was shown his nation and seventy thousand of them are those
who will enter Paradise without being brought to account. “They are
the ones who do not seek ruqya, do not believe in bad omens and do
not use branding; they put their trust in their Lord...” [Saheeh al-
Bukharee]
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18. 6.TheBalance
"The weighing on that day (of Resurrection)
will be the true (weighing)." [Soorah al-A'raf (7): 8]
"We shall set up balances of justice
on the Day of Resurrection." [Soorah al-Anbiya (21): 47]
The weighing of deeds on the Day of Judgment will take place with a
scale with two pans, on one pan will be placed the good deeds and the
evil deeds on the other.
From the apparent meaning of the texts, we understand that actions
will be weighed. "So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an
atom shall see it. Whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom
shall see it." [Soorah az-Zalzalah (99): 7-8]
The Messenger of Allah said, "Two words that are beloved to Allah,
are light on the tongue but heavy on the scale,
‘SubhanAllahi wa-biHamdihi SubhanAllahil-Adheem.' [Saheeh al-
Bukharee, Chapter The Virtue of Praising Allah] pg.35
So, this scale will be setup for weighing the deeds of creation.
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19. Question:
Reply
How will the deeds be weighted since they are
attributes and actions of the doers?
to this question is the previously mentioned principle,
“We are obliged to accept and submit and there is no need to
ask how or why.”
However the scholars have said in reply to this question that
the actions will have bodies that will be placed in the pans.
Actions will either be heavy or light. The scholars gave the
instance of what is authentically known from the hadeeth
reported by Imam Muslim from Abu Sa'eed that the
Messenger of Allah said, “Death will be brought like horned
ram and will be made to stand between Paradise and Hell.” It
will be said, “O people of Paradise, do you know what this is?”
They will raise their heads, look and say, “Yes, this is death.”
It will be said, “O people of Hell, do you know what this
is?”
They will raise their heads, look and say, “Yes, this is
death.”
Then the command will be given for death to be slaughtered.
Then it will be said, “O people of Paradise, it is eternal, there is
no death. O people of Hell, it is eternal, there is no death...”
We all know that death is an attribute but Allah will give it a
shape of itself and similarly the actions (will also be given a
body).
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20. Question:
Reply:
Is there one scale or many?
The scholars are divided into two groups with regards
to this issue because there are texts which mention one scale
for each person and there are texts which mention one scale
for all, like
"We shall set up balances of justice..."
[Soorah al-Anbiya (21): 47]
"So as for those whose scale (of good deeds) will be
heavy.” [Soorah al-A'raf (7): 8]
and in the saying of Allah's Messenger , "heavy on the
scale." [Saheeh al-Bukharee]
Some of the scholars say that the scale is one but it is a plural
form considering that which will be weighed in it or
considering the plurality of nations - one scale in which will
be weighed the actions of Prophet Muhammad’s nation
and in another will be weighed the actions of Prophet
Moosa's nation and the other for the actions of Prophet
Eesa's nation.
Those scholars who are of the opinion that the scale is of
different types say that Allah will set a separate balance for
every nation or (He will set different balances) for obligatory
action and (a different balance for) recommended action.
Allah knows best but what appears is that the scale is one but
it is (mentioned) in plural form considering that which will be
weighed in it.
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21. 7.DistributionoftheBooks
Books of deeds will be given to the people and they will differ
regarding their manner of receiving them. Some will receive their
books with their right hand while the others will receive it with their
left hand. Allah pointed out this in Soorah al-Haqqah,
“As for him (the believer) who will be given his record in his right
hand will say (being glad and pleased with it), "Take, read my
Record! Surely, I did believe that I shall meet my Account!" So he
shall be in a life, well-pleasing. In a lofty Paradise, the fruits in
bunches whereof will be low and near at hand. Eat and drink at
ease for that which you have sent on before you in days past!
But as for him who will be given his Record in his left hand
he will say, "I wish that I had not been given my
Record! And that I had never known how my Account is?"
[Soorah al-Haqqah (69): 19]
will be recorded the deeds of mankind as Allah
says, "Nay! But you deny the Recompense (reward for good deeds
and punishment for evil deeds). But verily, over you (are appointed
angels in charge of mankind) to watch you, Kiraman (honorable)
Katibeen (writing down your deeds)." [Soorah al-Infitar (82): 9-11]
and it will be said to man, "Read your book. You yourself are sufficient
as a reckoner against yourself this Day." [Soorah al-Isra (17): 14]
will be
distressed and
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22. Some scholars said, (this verse means), "Allah did justice to you by
making you a sufficient reckoner against yourself."
It is obligatory upon us to believe that books will
be distributed on the Day of Judgment from the right and
from the left but in Soorah al-Inshiqaaq, Allah says,
"Whosoever is given his Record behind his back." [Soorah al-
Inshiqaq (84): 10]
How do we reconcile between the Saying of Allah, "He, who
will be given his Record in his left hand." [Soorah al-Haqqah
(84): 25] and, "Whosoever is given his Record behind his
back." [Soorah al-Inshiqaq (84): 10]
The disbeliever will take his record by his left hand but
his left hand will be dislocated behind his back. This is a
recompense for his similar act (of putting the Book of Allah
behind his back). So, just like he put the Book of Allah behind
his back, he will be given his book (of deeds) on the Day of
Judgment from behind his back – a recompense equivalent
to his act!
Question:
Reply:
23. 8.al-Hawdh(theCistern)
The Hawdh of Prophet Muhammad is a vast cistern – may
Allah make us amongst those who drink from it. Its width and
length are equivalent to a month (journey). The number and
beauty of its vessels are like the stars of the sky. Its water is
whiter than milk, sweeter than honey and (its fragrance is) better
than the fragrance of musk.
He, who drinks from this Hawdh will never ever feel thirsty. The
water of the Hawdh extends from al-Kawthar which is a river given to
the Prophet in Paradise from where two channels flow into the
Hawdh. The Hawdh will always remain full and the believers will
come to it and drink from it. This Hawdh will be at the place of
gathering on the Day of Judgment when the people will be grieved
and trouble due to heat and fatigue. So, they will drink from it and
never ever feel thirsty.
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24. 9.Shafa'ah
Shafa'ah is of two types:
is the Shafa'ah that is exclusive for Prophet
Muhammad
of Shafa'ah is general for all the prophets,
siddiqeen, martyrs and righteous
Shafa'ah that is exclusive to Allah's Messenger is al-Shafa'ah al-
Udhma. It will be for the account to begin. On the Day of Judgment,
the people will be overtaken by suffering and grief because they will
be standing for fifty thousand years while the sun will be over their
heads. Some of them will be surrounded by their sweat.
People will thus look for someone to intercede with Allah on their
behalf and rescue them from their suffering. They will go to Adam
, who is the father of mankind. They will ask him to intercede but
Adam will refuse because he had disobeyed Allah by eating from
the forbidden tree.
The first type
The second type
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25. Question:
Reply:
Adam's sin of eating from the forbidden tree
is a sin which he repented for and then Allah chose him and
gave him guidance. "Thus did Adam disobey his Lord, so he
went astray. Then his Lord chose him and turned to him with
forgiveness and gave him guidance." [Soorah Ta-Ha (20):
121-122] (So, why will Adam refuse to intercede?)
Yes. Allah did say that after Adam committed the sin
and sought forgiveness, "Then his Lord chose him" and made
him from among the guided. But Adam will refuse to
intercede giving the excuse of eating from the tree because
the position of intercession is a great position which requires
that the intercessor be pure/upright with regards to
everything since the intercessor seeks intercession on behalf
of others. So if he is himself guilty, how can he be an
intercessor?
The people will thus go to Nuh and ask him to intercede but he will
refuse because he had once asked for something which he had no
knowledge of. He asked Allah to save his disbelieving son from
drowning, "Nuh called upon his Lord and said, "O my Lord! Verily, my
son is of my family! Certainly, Your Promise is true, and You are the
Most Just of the judges."
He (Allah) said, "O Nuh! Surely, he is not of your family. Verily, his
work is unrighteous. So ask not of Me that of which you have no
knowledge! I admonish you, lest you be one of the ignorant." [Soorah
Hud (11): 45-46] So, Nuh will refuse to intercede.
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26. The people will then come to the Khaleel of Allah, Ibraheem , who
too will refuse to intercede because he had lied thrice – although,
those were not lies in reality. Those were apparently the truth but the
intent was contrary to the apparent and so they were likened to
falsehood in some way. It is due to Ibraheem's perfect etiquette
towards Allah that he will refuse to intercede.
The people will come to Moosa , who will also refuse to intercede
because he killed a man without being commanded to do so.
The man referred to was killed unrightfully. Moosa
came out and saw two men fighting; one was from his
followers Bani Israeel and the other was from his enemy
Aqbat. Moosa's follower called for help over the enemy.
Moosa was a strong man and so the man died when
Moosa pushed him. As such Moosa killed him before
being ordered to do so and thus Moosa will refuse to
intercede.
The people will then come to Eesa who will not confess any sin
rather he will acknowledge the position of Allah's Messenger and
say, “Go to Muhammad - Allah has forgiven all his past and future
sins.” So they will come to the Prophet and ask him to intercede.
The Prophet will intercede with Allah and then Allah will descend
to judge between His slaves. This intercession is called al-Shafa'ah al-
Udhma (the Great Intercession). (The right to intercede for al-
Shafa'ah al-Udhma) is al-Maqaam al-Mahmood mentioned in the
Saying of Allah, "It may be that your Lord will raise you to Maqaman
Mahmooda." [Soorah al-Isra (17): 79]
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27. So Allah's Messenger will intercede and Allah will descend to judge
between his slaves and relieve them from this (long) standing.
The Shafa'ah that are exclusive to the Prophet also include
interceding for the people of paradise to enter Paradise. After having
passed over as-Siraat (the bridge), the people of Paradise will reach
the door of Jannah but they will find it locked. The Prophet will
intercede with Allah to open the door of Paradise for them as Allah
mentioned, "those who kept their duty to their Lord will be led to
Paradise in groups till when they reach it and its gates will be
opened." [Soorah az-Zumar (39): 73]
Allah did not say, 'until when they reach it, the gates thereof will be
opened' as He said about the people of Fire, "those who disbelieved
will be driven to Hell in groups, till when they reach it, the gates
thereof will be opened." [Soorah az-Zumar (39): 71]
Allah said about the people of Paradise, "when they reach it, and its
gates will be opened" because the gates will not be opened until after
the intercession.
The common Shafa'ah which is for the Prophets, Siddiqeen, martyrs
and the righteous will be of two kinds:
First: Shafa'ah for the believers to be taken out from the Fire.
Second: Shafa'ah for the believers who deserve the Fire – to be
saved from entering the Fire.
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28. TheConditionsofShafa'ahare three;
i) The Pleasure of Allah with the intercessor
ii) The Pleasure of Allah with the one, on behalf of whom
the intercession is requested
iii) The Permission of Allah
The proof are the following verses,
"There are many angels in the heavens whose intercession will avail
nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He wills and
pleases." [Soorah an-Najm (53): 26]
"they cannot intercede except for him with whom He is pleased."
[Soorah al-Anbiya (21): 28]
"Who is he that can intercede with Him except with His Permission?"
[Soorah al-Baqarah (2): 255]
"On that day no intercession shall avail except the one for whom the
Most Beneficent has given permission." [Soorah Ta-Ha (20): 109]
because Allah is not
pleased with them. It is a condition of Shafa'ah that Allah is pleased
with the one, on behalf of whom the Shafa'ah is requested. Therefore
the idols of the mushrikeen whom the mushrikeen cling to and say,
'they are our intercessors with Allah,' will not benefit them and will
not intercede for them rather they will increase their grief because
Allah said, "Certainly! You (disbelievers) and that which you are
worshipping now besides Allah are fuel for Hell!" [Soorah al-Anbiya
(21): 98] So the idols' being the fuel of Fire will increase the sorrow of
the disbelievers.
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29. 10.TheSiraat
The Siraat is a Bridge that extends above the Fire. The people will
pass over the bridge according to their deeds; some will pass like the
twinkling of an eye, some will pass like lightning and some will pass
like wind. All those who were quick in accepting the truth and
following it will quickly pass through the bridge and whosoever was
sluggish to say the truth and act upon it will be sluggish on the
bridge.
Only the people of Paradise will pass over this bridge while the
disbelievers will not pass over it because they are from the people of
Fire – and we seek Allah's refuge – They will come to the Fire
suffering from thirst.
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اﻟﻨﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ د ﻣﻤﭼﺪ ﺟﺴﺮ ﻋﻦ ﻋﺒﺎ ﻫﻮ ٬اﻟﺼﺮاط
30. 11.EntranceintoParadiseorHell
This is the final stage when the people of Paradise will enter Paradise
and the people of Hell will enter the Fire.
Are Paradise and Hell present today?
Yes, Paradise and Hell are present today as is
proven in the Book and the Sunnah. Allah says
concerning the Fire, "Fear the Fire which is prepared for
the disbelievers." [Soorah aali-Imran (3): 131]
'prepared' means readiness.
Allah says about Paradise, "March forth in the way (which
leads to) forgiveness from your Lord, and for Paradise as
wide as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for the
pious." [Soorah aali-Imran (3): 133]
(here again) prepared means readiness.
As for proof from the Sunnah, it is established in the two
Saheehs and in other (books of Hadeeth) in the story of the
eclipse of the sun that the Messenger stood for Salaat, and
Paradise and Hell were shown to him and he witnessed
Paradise until he intended to reach a bunch of grapes from it
but he did not take it. He saw Fire and saw Amar ibn Luhay
al-Khuza'ee dragging his intestines that were hanging from
his stomach. We seek Refuge with Allah from the Fire of Hell.
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اﻟﻨﺎ اﻟﺠﻨﺔ دﺧﻮ
31. He was tormented because he was the first man who
introduced Shirk amongst the Arabs. As a result, he was
given a share of punishment for what he introduced and that
was followed after him.
He also saw a woman being tormented in the Fire because
of a cat that was under her care and it died because she did
not feed it, nor let it out to eat from the vermin of the earth....
[See, Saheeh al-Bukharee]
This proves that Paradise and Hell are present now.
Are Paradise and Hell eternal?
Paradise and Hell are eternal and they will remain
forever. The proof concerning Paradise in the Qur'an is the
Saying of Allah, "Verily, those who believe and do righteous
good deeds, they are the best of creatures. Their reward with
their Lord is 'Adn Paradise, underneath which rivers flow,
they will abide therein forever, Allah is Well-Pleased with
them, and they with Him." [Soorah al-Bayyinah (98): 7-8]
Allah mentioned the eternity of Hell in 3 verses of the Qur'an,
In Soorah an-Nisa, "Verily, those who disbelieve and did
wrong, Allah will not forgive them nor will He guide them to
any way. Except the way of Hell to dwell therein forever and
this is ever easy for Allah." [Soorah an-Nisa (4): 168-169]
In Soorah al-Ahzab, "Verily, Allah has cursed the disbelievers
and has prepared for them a flaming Fire (Hell). Wherein
they will abide forever and they will find neither a protector
nor a helper." [Soorah al-Ahzab (33): 64-65]
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32. In Soorah al-Jinn, "Whosoever disobeys Allah and His
Messenger then verily for him is the Fire of Hell, he shall
dwell therein forever." [Soorah al-Jinn (72): 23]
It is thus proven by the clear verses of the Qur'an that the
saying that Fire will be destroyed is a very weak saying which
cannot be relied upon because it is not possible to rely upon a
saying which is contrary to what the Qur'an has clearly
explained. Rather it is not permitted for us to rely upon such
a saying.
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* Read more about
the Last Day,
the four proofs of Resurrection in the worldly life,
Why the onset of the Hour is kept a Secret?
Recompense,
Different Kinds of Reckoning,
the people of Paradise and Hell, their food and drink,
Sins that will lead the believers to Hell,
in the book
Published by Quran Sunnah Educational Programs.
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‘The Day of Resurrection in light of Soorah an-Naba’