How do we know there is a Day of Judgement?
Abstract There is a very deliberate nature to the world around us. Every single thing, from a mountain to a sea, from a star to an atom, is governed by laws. When contemplating the wondrous universe, it is obvious that there was deliberation, intention, and purpose to creation, to our…
How Can a Good God Punish Us?
Abstract God doesn’t punish us because He is evil or wants revenge. Though punishment may seem harsh, there are individualistic and societal benefits to it. In Islam, every action – whether large or small – is accounted for in the Hereafter. Punishment exists in order to promote good behaviour in…
What is the Book of Deeds?
Abstract The book of deeds is a record of all the deeds a human being performs in their lifetimes, and is the basis for which people are held accountable by Allah on the Day of Judgement. While some scholars believe that the ‘book’ of deeds may not necessarily be a…
Who Will Be Witnesses for or Against Us on the Day of Judgement?
Abstract The Quran describes various people and items that will be used as witnesses for one’s actions on the Day of Judgement. These are: Allah himself, one’s body parts, the prophets and friends of God, and one’s own deeds. The purpose of these witnesses is to provide evidence for each…
How Can Body Parts Testify Against a Person?
Abstract A central aspect of the belief in the afterlife is responsibility for one’s beliefs and actions in this world. The Quran inculcates this sense of responsibility by reminding people that they are being watched by their organs and that all their deeds are being recorded. Allah is all-Powerful and…
What Does Receiving Shafa’a (Intercession) Mean on the Day of Judgement?
Abstract Shafa’a is to attach oneself to an individual with status in the eyes of Allah (s) in order to seek Allah (s)’s forgiveness. It is a system that provides hope and removes despair from those who have sinned by giving them optimism for Allah (s)’s mercy. It also acts…