References: The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Resurrection And The Last Day, The Main Events And Its Significance

The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Resurrection And The Last Day, The Main Events And Its Significance

Qur’anic References (Belief in Resurrection and the Last Day)

• “Then indeed, after that you will surely die. Then indeed you, on the Day of Resurrection, will be resurrected.” (23:15–16)
• “Every soul will taste death. Then to Us will you be returned.” (29:57)
• “And the Hour is coming, no doubt about it.” (22:7)
• “Whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom’s weight of evil will see it.” (99:7–8)

Hadith References (Belief in the Last Day)

• The Prophet said: “Faith is to believe in Allah… and the Last Day.”
• The Prophet said: “The wise person is the one who prepares for what comes after death.”
• The Prophet said: “The grave is either a garden from Paradise or a pit from Hell.”

Main Events of the Last Day

1. Death (Mawt)

Qur’anic References

• “Every soul will taste death.” (3:185)

Key Concept

• Beginning of:
  • Journey to Hereafter

2. Life in the Grave (Barzakh)

Hadith References

• “The grave is either a garden of Paradise or a pit of Hell.”

Key Events

• Questioning by:
  • Munkar and Nakīr
• Experience:
  • Reward or punishment

3. The Trumpet (Ṣūr)

Qur’anic References

• “And the trumpet will be blown, and whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth will fall dead…” (39:68)

Key Events

• First blow:
  • End of world
• Second blow:
  • Resurrection

4. Resurrection (Qiyāmah)

Qur’anic References

• “Then indeed you will be resurrected.” (23:16)
• “From it We created you, and into it We will return you, and from it We will extract you another time.” (20:55)

Key Concept

• All humans:
  • Brought back to life

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5. Gathering (Ḥashr)

Qur’anic References

• “The Day We will gather the righteous…” (19:85)

Key Concept

• All people:
  • Gathered before Allah

6. Book of Deeds

Qur’anic References

• “And the record will be placed… and you will see the criminals fearful…” (18:49)
• “So as for he who is given his record in his right hand…” (69:19)

Key Concept

• Every action:
  • Recorded and presented

7. Judgment (Ḥisāb)

Qur’anic References

• “And your Lord will judge between them…” (16:124)

Key Concept

• Allah judges:
  • All deeds

8. Scale (Mīzān)

Qur’anic References

• “And We will set up the scales of justice…” (21:47)

Key Concept

• Deeds:
  • Weighed fairly

9. Bridge (Ṣirāṭ)

Hadith References

• Bridge over Hell:
  • People cross based on deeds

10. Paradise and Hell

Qur’anic References

• “Indeed, the righteous will be in gardens…” (82:13)
• “And indeed, the wicked will be in Hellfire.” (82:14)

Key Concept

• Final destination:
  • Based on actions

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Significance of Belief in the Last Day

1. Encourages Good Deeds

Qur’anic References

• “Whoever does good will see it…” (99:7)

Impact

• Motivates:
  • Righteous actions

2. Promotes Accountability

Qur’anic References

• “Every soul is responsible…” (74:38)

Impact

• Awareness:
  • Actions will be judged

3. Discourages Sin

Qur’anic References

• “Fear the Day when you will be returned to Allah.” (2:281)

Impact

• Prevents:
  • Wrong actions

4. Provides Hope and Fear

Qur’anic References

• “Inform My servants that I am the Forgiving, the Merciful.” (15:49)
• “And that My punishment is the painful punishment.” (15:50)

Impact

• Balance:
  • Hope and fear

5. Strengthens Faith

Qur’anic References

• “And of the Hereafter they are certain.” (2:4)

Impact

• Builds:
  • Strong belief system

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Summary Table

Key Concepts from References

• Last Day:
  • Central belief in Islam
• Includes:
  • Series of events after death
• Influences:
  • Actions and behavior

Frequently Used References in Exams

• 23:15–16 → Death and resurrection
• 99:7–8 → Accountability
• 39:68 → Trumpet
• Hadith: “Grave is…”
• 2:4 → Certainty in Hereafter

How This Topic Appears in Exams (Reference Use)

• Students should:
  • Describe:
    • Main events of Last Day
  • Explain:
    • Its importance
  • Use:
    • Qur’anic and Hadith references
• Link:
  • Belief → Actions → Accountability

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