Hari Kiamat: End Times in Islam

Hari Kiamat: End Times in Islam

Definition and Meaning

• Hari Kiamat is the Malay term for the Day of Judgment or the End of the World in Islamic eschatology.
• It is the day when all humans will be judged by Allah (God) for their deeds.

Signs of the Approach of Hari Kiamat

• Minor signs:
  • Increase in sin and disobedience
  • Spread of adultery and fornication
  • Consumption of intoxicants
  • Emergence of false prophets
• Major signs:
  • The emergence of the Dajjal (Antichrist)
  • The appearance of Imam Mahdi
  • The return of Jesus Christ (Isa)
  • The sun rising from the west

Events of Hari Kiamat

• The blowing of the trumpet by Israfil, signaling the end of the world
• The resurrection of all humans from their graves
• The gathering of all humans before Allah for judgment
• The weighing of deeds on the scales of justice
• The punishment of those who rejected Allah and his prophets
• The reward of paradise for the believers

Importance of Believing in Hari Kiamat

• Believing in the Day of Judgment is one of the six articles of faith in Islam
• It serves as a reminder to Muslims to live a righteous life and to be accountable for their actions
• It gives hope to believers that their struggles and sacrifices will be rewarded in the afterlife