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i would like to know the things that would happen on the day of judjment

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What will happen on the day of Judgement?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Brother, this is such a vast subject, that it would require volumes if we were to write all what will happen on the Day of Judgement from the Quran and the Sunnah. What we can do is give you an overview of what is mentioned in the Holy Quran and in the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (saws) about the some of the events that would take place on this Inevitable Day.

The last chapters of the Holy Quran are absolutely full of the details of what will happen in the Hereafter. If I were to relate to you all the aayahs it would make it very lengthy reading indeed. But let me quote you a very detailed response in the very words of Allah from Chapter 56 Surah Waqiah verses 1-56:When the Inevitable Event (Day of Judgment) happens, there shall be none to belie its happening! It will be a calamity which will abase (some) and exalt (the others). The earth shall be shaken all of a sudden, and the mountains shall crumble and become as scattered dust. You, then, shall be divided into three classes: People of the Right Hand. Oh! How (fortunate) shall be the people of the Right Hand! And the people of the left hand. Oh! How (unfortunate) shall be the people of the left hand! And the Foremost shall still be the Foremost! They will be those nearest (to Allah). They shall abide in the Gardens of Bliss. Most of them will be from among the former people, and a few from among the latter. They will be reclining on jeweled couches, facing each other. Eternal youths shall go round them briskly with brimful goblets and beakers and cups of pure wine from a flowing spring, which will neither cause them giddiness, nor affect their senses. And they shall present before them every kind of tasty fruit, which they may choose. And the flesh of fowls, whichever they may desire. And for them shall be beautiful-eyed ‘hurs’, as lovely as well-guarded pearls. All this they will get in reward for the works they had been doing in the world. There they shall neither hear idle talk, nor sinful speech. Whatever they hear shall be right and proper.

And the people of the Right Hand! Oh! How fortunate will be the people of the Right Hand! They shall be among thornless lote-trees, and piled up bananas, one upon the other, and outspread shade and ever flowing waters and abundant fruits; neither failing in supply, nor forbidden; and in upraised couches. We shall create their wives anew, and make them virgins; lovers of their husbands and of equal age. All this is for the people of the Right Hand. A good number of them will be from among the former people, and a good number also from among those of latter days.

And the people of the left hand! Oh! How unfortunate will be the people of the left hand! They will be in the scorching wind and the boiling waters; and the shadow of black smoke, which will neither cool, nor is it refreshing. These will be the people who had lived in ease and comfort before meeting this fate. They persisted in heinous sin and used to say, “What! When we are dead and become dust and bones, shall be raised up again? And our forefathers too, who have gone before?” Say to them, (O Prophet), “Surely, the former and the latter, all shall be gathered together One Day, the hour of which has already been appointed”. Then, O deviators and deniers, you shall eat of the Zaqqum tree and fill your bellies with it, and drink on top of that boiling water like thirsty camels. This shall be the entertainment of the people of the left hand on the Day of Recompense!

This is how Allah himself describes what will happen after the Day of Judgment. The people who fail the test of this world, will endure everlasting humiliation and unbearable punishment for ever. There will no death after the death of this life, and the punishment will never be lightened or removed! All they will have is sorrow, regrets, humiliation, thirst, hunger, pain and the scorching fire of Hell. (May Allah never include us amongst these people. Ameen.)

And for the fortunate people who pass the test, they will live with ease and comfort as the honored guests of Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. They will live in the Gardens of Bliss and the Palaces made of pearls for eternity in a life of peace, comfort, luxury and happiness! They will never be hungry; nor sick; nor will they have any grief; nor will they experience any sorrow; nor will they fear anything; nor will they ever get old; nor will the ever die; and nor will they ever be told to leave this place! They will have no duties and no responsibilities! There will be no toil and no work! They will have no envy, no competition and no hard feelings for anyone! They will have high palaces and huge gardens, and wives and ‘hurs’, and Allah will unite them with their families and friends for their eternal enjoyment! There they will be provided with whatever they will ask for! An eternal reward as the honored guests of the Lord of the Worlds! (May Allah include us amongst these honored people. Ameen.)

The Messenger of Allah (saws) said in one narration: “Paradise is a place which no man has ever seen, which no man has ever heard about, and which no human mind can even imagine!”

Nothing but bliss, and peace, and happiness, and the eternal pleasure of the Lord of the Worlds awaits the fortunate people who will go to Paradise!

Brother, I know it is difficult to imagine what the fortunate ones will do for eternity in Paradise, because we are so used to the toil, and work, and duties, and responsibilities of this worldly life. But as the Messenger of Allah (saws) said, it is a place so beautiful, so grandiose, so generous, and so magnificent, that no human mind can even imagine it! And the Messenger of Allah (saws) spoke nothing but the Truth!

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 41 Surah Fussilat (Ha Mim Sajdah) verses 30-32:Those who said, ‘Allah is our Lord’, and then stood steadfast, angels descend on them and say, ‘Fear not nor grieve, and rejoice in the good news of Paradise that has been promised to you: we are your companions in the life of this world, and also in the Hereafter. There you will have whatever you desire, and whatever you ask for will be yours! An entertainment from the One, Who is All Forgiving, All Merciful.’

May Allah include us amongst those on whom He showers His Mercy. May Allah include us amongst those fortunate beings who are granted Paradise. May Allah keep us far far away from the scorching Hell Fire. May Allah help us, have mercy on us, and forgive us our sins. Ameen.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan