When we have died and have become dust, [we will return to life]? That is a distant [i.e., unlikely] return.'
The disbelievers at the time would wonder how it is physically possible to be resurrected from dust. It's not something their minds could comprehend. Even from a thermodynamic perspective, it's not possible for the process of decomposing to be reversed, w...See more
From the earth emerges both plants that harm and plants that heal, plants that enhance our faculties and those thaf diminsh them. fruits that are sweet and fruits that are bitter. People will gather on the day of judgement as a reflection of the deeds they take with them into their grave. Those with good deeds will enrich them, as nutrience enriches the soil, and they will emerge with bright faces. But those with bad deeds will emerge with ugly f...See more
Upon reflecting on Surah Qaf - ayah 22, one is reminded strongly of the temporary nature of this dunya. One can imagine it as similar to one who is half asleep, only to suddenly have cold water thrown on their face, rapidly waking them up, making them aware of their surroundings.
2 years ago · Referencing Surah 75, 56, 50, 89, 102
♦ Mentioning the Day of Judgement and Death Together
In part of a discussion regarding surah al-Qamar, sheikh al-Islam ibn Taymiyah highlighted the following stylistic feature of the Qur’an:
والله تعالى في كتابه يجمع بين ذكر القيامة الكبرى والصغرى كما في سورة الواقعة ذكر في أولها القيامة الكبرى وفي آخرها القيامة الصغرى وذلك كثير في سور القرآن مثل سورة ق وسورة القيامة وسورة التكاثر وسورة الفجر وغير ذلك