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[36:77] Does the human being not see that we created him from a tiny drop, then he turns into an ardent enemy? [36:78] He raises a question to us — while forgetting his initial creation — “Who can resurrect the bones after they had rotted?” The answer is given in the next verse: [36:79] Say, “The One who initiated them in the first place will resurrect them. He is fully aware of every creation.”
One of the primary attributes mentioned in the very first Sura of the Quran is that God is the Master of the Day of Judgment. If we truthfully recognise this, we should act in the most upright way during our life knowing that we are answerable about our deeds after death. [83:10-12] Woe on that day to the rejectors. They do not believe in the Day of Judgment. None disbelieves therein except the transgressor, the sinful.
We believe in the Hereafter because God says so. We reason it out because as humans we should be conscientious and therefore accountable to our Maker for all our actions. We know that this life at hand is transient and that it is ordained to conclude on an Hour known only to God. We also know that all our winning or losing in the next life is not derived from our ability to obtain riches, power and influence here. [6:164] Say, “Shall I seek other than GOD as a lord, when He is the Lord of all things? No soul benefits except from its own works, and none bears the burden of another. Ultimately, you return to your Lord, then He informs you regarding all your disputes.”
We know that this earth will be replaced with a new earth and that all humankind will be recreated afresh and gathered round for judgment. It will be done for each and every soul in the most accurate and just manner. Those deemed by God as moral will be in enjoyable, pleasing and enduring surroundings in the Gardens of Eden while those pronounced as sinful by God will find themselves in a position of eternal suffering called Hell.
God has promised us very fair dealings. The Best Deal [40:40] Whoever commits a sin is requited for just that, and whoever works righteousness— male or female—while believing, these will enter Paradise wherein they receive provisions without any limits. [4:173] As for those who believe and lead a righteous life, He will fully recompense them, and shower them with His grace. As for those who disdain and turn arrogant, He will commit them to painful retribution. They will find no lord beside GOD, nor a savior.
God has His angels register all our acts in a faultless document. [21:110] “He is fully aware of your public utterances, and He is fully aware of everything you conceal. [45:28-29] You will see every community kneeling. Every community will be called to view their record. Today, you get paid for everything you have done. This is our record; it utters the truth about you. We have been recording everything you did. [58:6] The day will come when GOD will resurrect them all, then inform them of everything they had done. GOD has recorded everything, while they have forgotten it. GOD witnesses all things.
If we place our hand in fire, we will get burned. This is what is so exclusive in the Quran—the understanding that we are answerable for our own actions. This is why we can say with conviction: [2:139] Say, “Do you argue with us about GOD, when He is our Lord and your Lord? We are responsible for our deeds, and you are responsible for your deeds. To Him alone we are devoted.” [34:25] Say, “You are not responsible for our crimes, nor are we responsible for what you do. [109:6] “To you is your religion, and to me is my religion.”
Our entire life is being tracked on a hard drive which can never be contested. It cannot be viewed by us now but will be released on the Day of Judgement when we will be told: [17:13-14] We have recorded the fate of every human being; it is tied to his neck. On the Day of Resurrection we will hand him a record that is accessible. Read your own record. Today, you suffice as your own reckoner.
Most will want to escape all responsibility by hiding behind petty excuses. Many will try to blame God. [3:116] Those who disbelieved can never be helped by their money or their children against GOD. They have incurred Hell, wherein they abide forever. [10:47] To each community, a messenger. After their messenger comes, they are judged equitably, without the least injustice.
We have civil laws without which the social order cannot operate suitably. By nature we are insensitive, egocentric and quite competent in infringing on the rights of others for individual benefit. We know that the law of the land may punish us for contravening the rules. Nevertheless, we see that even in a well administered state many criminals go scot-free and sometimes people who are not guilty are unfairly convicted and penalised. No laws we make can ever be perfect. Enactment of justice here, though well intentioned, will never be without some bias. But God’s law is such that all our activities regardless how insignificant will have their positive or negative final results. [21:94] As for those who work righteousness, while believing, their work will not go to waste; we are recording it. [2:281] Beware of the day when you are returned to GOD, and every soul is paid for everything it had done, without the least injustice.
[10:4] To Him is your ultimate return, all of you. This is GOD’s truthful promise. He initiates the creation, then repeats it, in order to reward those who believe and lead a righteous life, equitably. As for those who disbelieve, they incur hellish drinks, and a painful retribution for their disbelieving.
[16:39] He will then point out to everyone all the things they had disputed, and will let those who disbelieved know that they were liars.
[99:6-8] On that day, the people will issue from every direction, to be shown their works. Whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it. And whoever does an atom’s weight of evil will see it.