The Articles Of Faith And The Pillars Of Islam: Resurrection And The Last Day, The Main Events And Its SignificanceCopy
Resurrection & The Last Day – Quick Revision Cheat Sheet
| Aspect | Details | Qur’an / Hadith Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Belief in Akhirah | One of the Six Articles of Faith; all humans will be resurrected and judged | Qur’an 22:7 – “Allah will resurrect those in the graves” |
| Resurrection (Ba‘th) | Allah will raise all people from their graves | Qur’an 36:78–79 – Allah will recreate even decayed bones |
| Purpose | To judge each person’s deeds; reward or punishment given | Qur’an 99:7–8 – “Whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it…” |
| Significance | Reminds Muslims of accountability; shapes moral behaviour | Hadith: “The intelligent person is the one who controls himself and works for what comes after death” |
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Main Events of the Last Day
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Blowing of Trumpet (Israfil) | Signals end of world; all die |
| Second Blowing of Trumpet | All resurrected from graves |
| Gathering (Hashr) | All humans assembled for judgment |
| Records of Deeds | Kiraman Katibin’s scrolls presented (right hand = saved, left = doomed) |
| Account (Hisab) | People questioned about belief, worship, deeds |
| Scale (Mizan) | Deeds weighed; justice served |
| Sirat Bridge | Thin bridge over Hell; righteous pass, sinners fall |
| Final Destination | Believers rewarded with Jannah, disbelievers punished in Jahannam |
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Significance of Belief in Resurrection & Last Day
| Impact | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Accountability | Encourages Muslims to act righteously, avoid sin |
| Justice | Wrongdoers punished, righteous rewarded |
| Hope | Inspires patience in hardship, reward in Hereafter |
| Moral Restraint | Belief in judgment prevents arrogance and injustice |
| Purpose of Life | Reminds Muslims this world is temporary; real success is Akhirah |
Written and Compiled By Sir Hunain Zia, World Record Holder With 154 Total A Grades, 7 Distinctions and 11 World Records For Educate A Change O Level And IGCSE Islamiyat Full Scale Course