Signs of Doomsday in the Qur’an and Hadith-The Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyāmah) is a fundamental belief in Islam. The Qur’an and Hadith describe its signs, which are divided into Minor Signs (Alamāt as-Sughra) and Major Signs (Alamāt al-Kubra).
Signs of Doomsday in the Qur’an and Hadith The Day of Judgment ( Yawm al-Qiyāmah ) is a fundamental belief in Islam. The Qur’an and Hadith describe its signs, which are divided into Minor Signs (Alamāt as-Sughra) and Major Signs (Alamāt al-Kubra). 1. Signs of Doomsday in the Qur’an The Qur’an provides descriptions of the end times, emphasizing both moral and cosmic upheavals: A. Sudden Arrival of the Hour The Day of Judgment will come unexpectedly: "They ask you about the Hour: ‘When will it take place?’ Say: ‘Its knowledge is with my Lord alone. None will reveal its time except Him.’" (Surah Al-A‘raf 7:187) It will appear suddenly: "Do they await except the Hour that it should come upon them suddenly? But already there have come its indications." (Surah Muhammad 47:18) B. Cosmic Disturbances The sun and stars will darken: "When the sun is wrapped up [in darkness], and when the stars fall, dispersing..." (Surah At-Takwir 81:1...