Saturday 1 March 2014

Signs of the Day of Judgement

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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