Signs of Qiymat

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THE SIGNS OF QIYAAMAT

Belief in Qiyamat is one of the three basic principles of Ieman, the other two being Tauheed (Oneness of Allah) and Risalat (Prophethood of Nabi Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam), without which the Ieman of a Mumin is incomplete. Denying or refuting any one of these rudimentary beliefs expels one from the fold of Islam. Just as it is a requisite of Ieman to believe in one Allah and in the Prophethood of Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam, it is also necessary to believe in the Resurrection after death.

The Signs of Qiyamat is a subject the signifcance of which Muslims in spite of the smattering knowledge thereof, have sadly failed to grasp and comprehend. Perhaps this failure is in fact a result of their lack of knowledge on this issue, for the more knowledge of a subject one possesses, the greater depth there is in its comprehension. Be that as it may, belief in Qiyaamat is fundamental to the Iemaan of every Muslim. The fact that one day we all will be Resurrected and brought before Allah to answer and give account for our doings in this world is foremost in the heart and faith of every Believer. Without this no Muslim’s Iemaan is complete, for to reject the belief in Qiyaamat is kufr and expels one from the fold of Islam. However, in spite of the belief in Qiyaamat maintained by every Mu’min, the lack of preparation for this great Day is indicative of the weakness of our aqeedah. We have no conviction in our own belief. At this stage the event of Qiyaamat to us seems something abstract, or at the very least, a happening that will still take many, many more light years before it comes to pass.

A FEW SIGNS OF QIYAAMAT

• Killing off the salah.
• Abuse of trust.
• Consuming usury or interest.
• Regarding lies as lawful.
• No respect for life.
• Erection of high buildings.
• Deen will be sold for Dunya.
• Breaking off family ties.
• Weakening of law and order.
• Lies accepted as truth.
• Wearing of silk.
• Increase in oppression.
• Abundance of divorce cases.
• Increase in sudden death.
• A dishonest person will be regarded as honest.
• The honest one will be considered a cheat.
• The liar will speak the truth
• The truthful one will lie.
• Increase in slander.
• Rain will not produce crops.
• Children will be a cause of great distress.
• Mean people will increase.
• Noblemen will dry up.
• Leaders and ministers will become liars.
• People in positions of trust will commit abuse.
• Civil servants will become oppressors.
• The poor will develop into rebellious sinners.

From Tafseer Ad-Durrul-Manthoor of Imam Suyuti.