Qiyama

In Islam, Qiyamah (القيامة‎, lit. 'resurrection') is the belief in the resurrection of the people on the Day of Judgment, whether Muslim or not.

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Punishment . Face . Grave . Qiyama

If we believe the Day of Judgment is meant for reward and punishment, why do we experience the punishment of the grave beforehand?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

The results of our deeds can be in different stages starting from this life when believers who do good feel peace of mind and mental happiness, and bad doers feel depressed and unhappy. Grave us another stage where we see the results of our deeds, then the Day of Judgement.

'Wassalam.

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Intercession . Surat al-Baqara . Qur'anic Verse . Qiyama . Ahl al-Bayt

What is the significance of Surah Baqarah verse 48 regarding intercession on the Day of Judgement and how does it relate to the concept of the Ahlulbayt (a) interceding for us?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answer updated 1 year ago

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah

Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 48 (2:48) states:

وَاتَّقُوا يَوْمًا لَا تَجْزِي نَفْسٌ عَنْ نَفْسٍ شَيْئًا وَلَا يُقْبَلُ مِنْهَا شَفَاعَةٌ وَلَا يُؤْخَذُ مِنْهَا عَدْلٌ وَلَا هُمْ يُنْصَرُونَ

“And fear the Day when no soul will suffice for another soul at all; and intercession will not be accepted from it, nor will compensation be taken from it, nor will they be aided.”

This verse emphasizes the gravity of the Day of Judgment and the individual responsibility of each soul. It highlights that on that day, neither wealth nor intercession will be beneficial unless it is from the right sources. The admonition to “fear the Day” serves as a reminder of the ultimate accountability to God, where people cannot rely on others to alleviate their standing on that day.

Significance Regarding Intercession:

Individual Responsibility: The verse underscores that every individual is accountable for their deeds and that no one can take the burden of their sins. This sets the scene for understanding intercession; while intercession may exist, it is not universal or indiscriminate.
Valid Intercession: The verse implies that not all forms of intercession will be accepted. Only intercession that aligns with divine will and wisdom is valid. This can be understood through the teachings of Islamic theology, which indicates that intercession is granted to specific individuals who have God’s permission.

Relation to Ahlulbayt (a):

The Ahlulbayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) holds a special status in Islam, particularly within Shia belief. They are often viewed as exemplary figures endowed with knowledge, purity, and spiritual authority.

Ahlulbayt as Intercessors: Many traditions in both Sunni and Shia sources support the idea that the Ahlulbayt, as the Prophet’s family, are granted a special status of intercession on the Day of Judgment. Their intercession is seen as desirable because they are closest to the Prophet and hold high ranks in the eyes of God.
Authentic Sources for Intercession: The validity of intercession from Ahlulbayt connects to specific teachings and hadiths that indicate Allah has granted them the capacity to intercede in favor of the believers, as long as the believers have faith and strive to live by Islamic principles. This is consistent with the notion that intercession requires divine approval.
Relying on Their Help: For many believers, seeking the intercession of the Ahlulbayt reflects an acknowledgment of their esteemed status and a humble recognition of one’s own shortcomings. This relationship can foster a deeper connection to faith and reliance on God’s mercy through the noble figures within Islamic history.

So:

Thus, Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 48 serves as a solemn reminder of the individual’s accountability on the Day of Judgment, while also forming a foundational perspective on intercession that is nuanced and subject to divine approval. The Ahlulbayt, considered by many to be worthy intercessors, are a source of hope for believers seeking mercy and forgiveness, as long as their faith and deeds align with the conditions laid out in Islamic teachings.

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Qiyama . Meaning

Will a person be held responsible on the Day of Judgment if their business unintentionally causes people to disregard a tradition of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), despite their lack of intention to do so?

If such act was committed unintentionally, then you should do your best to clarify to the people and make them aware if the truth. We must repair the damage which we caused even unintentionally.

Wassalam.

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Fear . Heart . Qiyama

How can I find peace in my heart despite experiencing immense fear related to the Day of Judgement?

Allah Says in Quran: There is no fear on the humble servants of Allah, nor sadness.(Sura Yunus, verse 63).

It is good to think about the great Mercy of Allah and repeat Ya Arhama Arrahimeen and Ya Rahman Ya Raheem.

One of the best ways to find peace in our heart is by repeating Salawaat (ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALA MUHAMMAD WA AALI MUHAMMAD) as well as Esighfaar (ASTAGHFIRULLAH RABBI WA ATOUBU ELAYH).

Wassalam.

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Qiyama . Sunni-Shi'a

What will be first question that we will be asked on the Day of Judgement according to Shia teachings?

According to authentic narrations, the most important matters are the questions about the true faith in Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS), while the main question about practice is about the Prayer (Namaz)..

‘Wassalam.

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Life . Hereafter . Qiyama

If someone has a mental deficiency and passes away before experiencing a long life, will they still have a hereafter and participate in the Day of Judgment?

Allah is The Most Merciful on all His creatures. His Mercy on this person is much greater than your mercy on him. Allah will never punish a person who had mental deficiency which prevented him from knowing the truth and rules which are obligatory on usual persons. Allah’s Mercy will be much greater than our expectations.

Wassalam.

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Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir) . Qiyama . Imam al-Mahdi . Surat al-Nahl

I want to ask about the commentary of Surah An-Nahl verse 84. Does it refer to the days of the arrival of Imam Mahdi (as) rather than the Day of Judgment since it says that Allah will raise (only) one witness from every nation to bear witness upon people?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 2 years ago

Exegetes, Sunni and Shi'i, typically understand this verse to refer to the Day of Judgment.

Yawm, when used in this way in the Qur'an, typically refers to the Day of Judgment, as does the verb nab'ath (to resurrect from the dead).

The verses immediately before and after this one also appear to speak about the Day of Judgment; for instance, they speak of the Day when people submit directly to Allah (not a secondary agent, such as the Mahdi), and will see punishment directly from Allah (rather than through a secondary means, such as warfare, which is predicted to occur at the end times).

In this section, it also says that those who associated partners with Allah will see those partners, but this usually does not happen in this world, especially if those partners are non-physical beings such as angels or demigods, or intangible things like digital currency. However, after death, everything is made visible.

So the most likely interpretation is that the verse refers to the Day of Judgment.

Furthermore, to my recollection, narrations about the time of the Mahdi (A) on earth do not speak of witnesses coming from nations and presenting themselves for judgment. Instead, at that time, nations will split up: people will differ individually; some will follow him and some will not.

Rather, the Mahdi will be the witness over everyone since he will ultimately have rule over the planet, and (at least according to Shia belief) he has divinely granted knowledge about everyone.

As for why one witness is mentioned - Possibly, one witness is mentioned for each nation because a single witness will be able to bear witness to the nation as a whole. (On the topic of nations, here are some reflections by 'Allamah Tabataba'i about nations: https://www.al-islam.org/ask/what-have-ahlulbait-as-said-about-nationali...).

It is also narrated from Imam al-Sadiq (A) that every nation and every time has a witness; therefore, if each nation is different at a different time, it may have a witness for each time period. (For instance, Italy might have a witness for the pre-Roman period, the time of the ancient Roman Empire, the Christian Roman Empire, the modern nation-state of Italy, etc.; or those might be treated as different "nations".)

For the Muslim ummah, it is said that the witness is probably the Prophet (S) or the Imams (A), who would have access to knowledge of all the deeds of the nation. Some might argue that the witness is someone else who simply bears witness to the deeds, even if the Prophet and Imams are able to bear witness to all.

So, from all angles, the verse seems to speak about the Day of Judgment. However, as with many ayat of the Qur'an, the exact meaning of the ayah is open to interpretation, and sometimes the important thing is to ponder on what the meaning could be and see what one can take from it.

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Qiyama

How hard will be the accountability on the Day of Judgement? Will we be questioned about every action or will we be judged based on the overall book of deeds?

From the Qur'an and hadith, it is understood that every action is recorded, known, visible, and considered on the Day of Judgment, in light of the circumstances (for instance, intention, accidental deeds, and so forth), except for things which have been genuinely forgiven and which are erased.

However, we hope for Allah's mercy in accounting!

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Jinn . Qiyama

Will we be able to see Jinns on the Day of Judgment? And will they be judged in the same way as us?

Jinns have believers and non believers as we read in Quran in Sura Al-Jinn, verse 11. They will judged on the Day of Judgement and righteous faithful will be granted their reward, while non believers will get their punishment in hellfire (Many Jinns and humans will go to hellfire as they had hearts but they refused to understand the truth) (Sura 7, verse 179).

We are not concerned nor been asked to research or ask how and where Jinns will be. They belong to a different world from our world. There are thousands of different worlds created by Allah, and we are not concerned where they will be and how. We are concerned with own future and responsible to believe in and follow the Truth from The Prophet and Ahlul Bayt.

Wassalam.

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Grave . Qiyama . Sin . Repentance (Tawbah)

Do we still get punished in the grave and on the day of judgment for the sins for which we have repented?

Allah is The Most Merciful Who showers His Mercy on us all the times. He wants us to avoid sinful acts and never insist on wrong, so that He forgives our sins when we sincerely repent and seek forgiveness. Sinners who insist on doing wrong and never care to repent, will face the results of their own deeds. Allah's Mercy does not allow punishment for sins we have repented, nor repeating a punishment which has already been given.

The Mercy and Forgiveness of Allah, is above our imagination. His Mercy and Forgiveness will be on The Day of Judgement for almost every one except the enemies of Allah, the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt. Enemies of Allah will be facing the results of their crimes in their graves and in the Day of Judgement as well, but sinners who are not enemies of Allah will not suffer twice. Grave for some believers is a place of purification so they suffer in the grave to go pure in The Day of Judgement.
We need to have more hope in Allah's Mercy and keep ourselves away from sins and seek forgiveness.

Wassalam.

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Qiyama

Is it allowed to make jokes about Qiyama, such as saying something like God will hit me on the head on Qiyama for oversleeping and missing my prayers?

It is more respectful to the enormity of the Qiyama to avoid making jokes about it, the same for jokes about Allah.

However, out of His mercy, Allah has veiled certain things from us currently, including the severity of the hereafter, and the extent of His nature, so perhaps Allah would understand that these jokes are due to our ignorance in the material world, in the same way that children sometimes say silly things.

Still, it is better to avoid it.

Qiyama

Is it allowed to make jokes about Qiyama, such as saying something like God will hit me on the head on Qiyama for oversleeping and missing my prayers?

No jokes are allowed in any religious matter. Quran is warning us not to do that at all (Sura 9, verse 65). People make jokes about matters or persons of less respect to them. You don't find a respected person making jokes about his father or mother.

Jokes about any religious matter makes people under evaluate the religious matter and even disrespect it sometimes. Those who mock on religious matters are warned in Quran with severe punishment.

Wassalam.