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by Wazir (Dr) Khan (Author)
The purpose of this research study is to gain understanding of Islamic Eschatology. This study is evidenced based from authentic sources of Quran and Sunah of the Prophet (SAW) and the work of some Muslim scholars. Accordingly, the primary sources used are: Tafsir Ibn Kathir and Kutub Sitta (six books of Sunah), and some of my research studies previously published, which have been included in the bibliography. This study consists of the Prelude and eleven Chapters. Chapter 1 includes the general introduction on the topic under study. Chapter 2 includes the study of 'Life in the Grave (Barzakh)'. Chapter 3 includes the study of 'Signs of the Day of Judgment' and cover topics, such as: Introduction; General Evidence in the Quran and Ahadith; Dukhan (Smoke); Dajjal (the Imposter); The Mahdi (the Guided One); the Second Coming of Prophet Isa (Jesus); Ya'juj and Ma'juj (Gog And Magog); and the Beast. Chapter 4 includes the study of 'The Day of Judgment' and covers topics, such as: Introduction; the Terrors of the Day of Judgment; the Condition of the Earth and the People; All will Parish but Allah, Who is the Ever Living; Resurrection; Judgment Proceeding; People will be Separated; Hell will be Displayed; the Condition of The righteous Believers; the condition of the Disbelievers and wrong doers; and Concluding Remarks. Chapter 5 includes the study of 'Crossing the Bridge Over the Hell: Sirat' and covers topics, such as: Introduction; Crossing Over the Bridge; Claims Settlement of Violation of Haquq al-Ibad and Purification before entering Paradise.Chapter 6 includes the study of 'Life of Disbelievers and Evildoers in Hell' and covers topics, such as: The Creation Of Hell; The Names Of Hell; The Gates Of Hell; The Levels Of Hell; The Depth And Capacity Of Hell; The Fuel Of Hell-Fire; The Intensity Of The Fire Of Hell; The Keepers Of Hell; Sparks Of The Fire Of Hell; The Shade Of Hell; The Food And Drinks Of Hell; The Garments Of Hell; Beds And Bedcovers Of Hell; Yokes, Chains And Maces Of Hell; Variance In Degree Of Penalties In Hell; Some Examples Of Punishments In Hell; The State Of People In Hell; and Categories Of Inhabitants Of Hell. Chapter 7 includes 'The Intercession And Successful Believers Gathering at Al-Kausar' and covers topics, such as: Intercession and Gathering at al-Kausar. Chapter 8 includes the study of 'Life Of Successful Believers In Paradise' and covers topics, such as: Creation of Paradise; General Description of Paradise; Size Of Paradise; The Levels And Grades Of Paradise; Names Of Paradise; The Highest Position In Paradise; Differences Between The Levels Of Paradise; The Soil Of Paradise; The Rivers And Springs Of Paradise; The Light Of Paradise; Sidrat Al-Muntaha; Gardens, Trees And Fruits Of Paradise; The Animals And Birds Of Paradise; The Shade Of Paradise; The Palaces And Tents Of Paradise; Paradise: There Is Nothing Like It; The First People To Enter Paradise; Admittance To Paradise; The Reception Of The People Of Jannah; Those Who Take Their Positions In The Highest Levels; The Sinners Among The Believers Will Enter Paradise; The Last Person To Enter Paradise; The Reaction Of The People Of Paradise; The Bounties And Delights Of The People Of Paradise; and Who Are The People Of Paradise?Chapter 9 includes the study of 'Al-Isra And Al-Miraj'. Chapter 10 includes the study of 'Guide Us To The Right Way' and covers topics, such as: Introduction; Understand That The Delights Of Paradise Are Far Superior To The Pleasures Of This World; Protections Against The Temptation Of Shaytan; How To Save Oneself From The Hellfire? Do The Deeds For Which One Deserves To Enter Paradise; and Invocation To Allah [SWT] For His Mercy And Forgiveness To Make A Place In Paradise. Chapter 11 covers Summary and Conclusion.
