The Horrors of Judgement Day

The Horrors of Judgement Day

• Judgement Day is also known as Resurrection Day.
• The events begin with the sound of a trumpet.
• The first trumpet blast will cause universal death from fear, except for those protected by Allah.
• A second trumpet will sound after an interval.
• The second trumpet blast will resurrect all who have died.
• Angel Israfil is responsible for blowing the trumpet.
• The gap between the two trumpet blasts is of an unknown duration - possibly days, months, or years, but it is known that this will happen on the day of Friday.
• Prior to the first trumpet, Allah will send a gentle, cold wind to take the souls of the righteous.
• Non-believers will remain alive until the first trumpet blast.
• The Earth will experience severe shaking during the day of judgement.
• Mountains will disintegrate and float like wool.
• Oceans will overflow.
• The universe will collapse.
• Stars will vanish.
• The sun will darken.
• All living beings will die, leaving only Allah, who is eternal.

Following the Sunnah

• Admonition means giving advice and reminders.
• Impressive means something that deeply touches your heart.
• Shed tears means to cry.
• Departing means dying.
• Caliphs were the leaders after the Prophet who guided people in Islam.
• Pious refers to people who properly follow Islam.
• The guided ones are the righteous companions of the Prophet.
• Fad refers to something new added to religion that doesn’t belong.
• Perversion refers to doing something that displeases Allah.
• The Prophet's instructions include fearing Allah, obeying leaders unless they disobey Allah, following the Sunnah, and avoiding religious innovations.
• Fearing Allah requires self-protection from His punishment.
• Following the Sunnah involves practicing the Prophet's words and actions.
• Avoiding new things in religion protects against straying from the truth.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyah and the Conquest of Makkah

• The Prophet and 1,400 Muslims went to Makkah for Umrah peacefully at the time of the Treaty.
• They chose to avoid conflict, despite opposition from the Quraysh.
• Quraysh wrongly believed Uthman was killed.
• A peace treaty was agreed upon for 10 years.
• The main points were no war for 10 years, Muslims would return home and come back for Umrah next year, any Quraysh who becomes Muslim must be returned, but not the other way around, and any tribe can join either side.
• The treaty led to more people learning about Islam and gave the Prophet time to spread Islam, eventually leading to the conquest of Makkah.
• Quraysh violated the Treaty of Hudaybiyah.
• Muslims entered Makkah with 10,000 men.
• Fighting was only permitted if necessary.
• Most people in Makkah embraced Islam.

Who Can Get Zakat (Charity Money)

• Zakat is an expression of gratitude to Allah.
• Those eligible to receive Zakat include the poor and needy, Zakat collectors, new Muslims, slaves, people in debt, those fighting for Allah, and travelers without funds.
• Conditions for giving Zakat include being a Muslim, intending to give Zakat, owning sufficient wealth, and having owned it for a full year.
• Those ineligible to receive Zakat include non-Muslims, the Prophet’s family, and one's parents, spouse, or children.
• Islam promotes charity to benefit both the soul and society.

Love for Work

• Islam encourages honest work and earning.
• Work can be religious (like worship) or for earning a living (job, trade, etc.).
• It is important to be honest and fair while working.
• Work should not interfere with prayer obligations.
• Remembering Allah during work is crucial.
• One should avoid cheating and engaging in harmful jobs.
• Earnings should come from lawful sources only.
• Unemployment leads to laziness and begging.
• It can result in addiction and crime.
• Unemployment causes poverty and ignorance.

Main Goals of Islamic Law (Sharia)

• A primary goal is to protect religion, which includes allowing fighting to protect Islam and punishing those who abandon Islam.
• Protecting life involves encouraging marriage and family and forbidding killing and suicide.
• Protecting honor entails preventing adultery and false accusations and promoting modesty for both men and women.
• Protecting the mind means prohibiting alcohol and substances harmful to the brain.
• Protecting wealth involves forbidding stealing and illegal monetary practices and encouraging honest earning methods.