The Day of Judgement known as Yawm al Qiyaamah, will
be the end of this universe. It will be the day when everything comes to its
end. So the question arises in everyone’s mind is ‘when will this day occur’
and ‘what will happen on this day?’
No one but A—h knows when it WILL occur, but the
important thing for us as Muslims is that we are prepared for it and that our
deeds are good enough to be presented to our Creator.
In Sahih al-Bukhari, there is a Hadith which states
that a Bedouin asked the Prophet about the Hour. He said, "It will surely
come to pass. What have you prepared for it?"
The man said, "O Messenger of Allah, I have not
prepared much in the way of prayer and good works, but I love Allah and His
Messenger."
The Prophet said, "You will be with those you
love." The Muslims had never rejoiced as much they did when they heard
this Hadith.
In the Quran, A—h has mentioned:
“Indeed A—h ALONE has the knowledge of the hour”.
(31:34)
We may not know when it will occur but we have been
taught a few signs which remind us of the coming day.
In Hadith Jibraeel (AS), Jibraeel (AS) meets Prophet
(SAW) and explains various aspects of Deen and what it consists of.
He explains (regarding the Day of Judgement) that
despite not knowing when it will occur, there are a few signs that have been
explained to us.
Minor signs:
Disappearance of knowledge and the prevalence of
ignorance. (Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah, Ahmad)
Adultery will be widespread. (Bukhari and Muslim)
Women will outnumber men. (Bukhari, Muslim and
Ahmad)
Killing will be abundant. (Bukhari, Muslim, Ibn Majah
and Ahmad)
Singing, musical instruments and dancing will become
popular. (Tirmidhi)
When trust becomes a means of making a profit.
(Tirmidhi, al Haythami)
Paying Zakaat will become a burden and miserliness
will becomes widespread; charity is given reluctantly. (Tirmidhi, al Haythami)
Gains will be shared out amongst the rich with no
consideration for the poor. (Tirmidhi)
Episodes of sudden death become widespread. (Ahmad)
Voices will be raised in the Masjid. (Tirmidhi)
Leaders of people will be oppressors. (al
Haythami)
People will treat a man with respect out of fear that
he might do something evil. (Tirmidhi)
People will claim to follow the Quran but will reject
Hadith and Sunnah. (Abu Dawood)
Time will pass rapidly. (Bukhari, Muslim and Ahmad)
Women despite being dressed will seem naked. (Muslim)
A man obeys his wife and disrespects his mother;
treating his friend kindly whilst shunning his father. (Tirmidhi)
Men will begin to wear silk. (Tirmidhi)
As mentioned above, these signs are derived from
Ahadith; words spoken by the Prophet (SAW) 1400 years ago. Think about how many
of these we see occurring today!! These signs are a warning to us..yet we still
don’t realise. Are we making a difference in our lives by heeding the warning
within? Or are we just carrying on with our lives.
Another thing we should consider is, are we doing any
of the above mentioned?
Next time we carry out such an act, think, it is not
just a sin, it’s a sign of Qiyaamah!!
A—h has mentioned in the Quran:
“Closer and closer mankind comes to their Reckoning,
yet they heed not and turn away”.
(21:1)
Major signs:
Major signs will occur once the minor ones have
occurred. Although they have not been mentioned in any particular order, it is
important to remember that Prophet (SAW) said that these last, major signs will
follow each other like pearls falling off from a necklace. (Tirmidhi)
The major signs:
Dajaal
The Mahdi
The appearance of Isa (AS)
Yajuj and Majuj
The destruction of the Kabah and the recovery of its
treasure
The smoke
Three major landslides (one in the East, one in the
West, and one in the Arabian Peninsula)
The rising of the sun from the West
The fire, driving the people to their final resting
place
The Quran being lifted from books and the hearts
The wind which seizes the souls of the Believers and
spares the unbelievers
The three blasts of the trumpet (fear/terror, death
and destruction)
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