ISBN: 9781870582858
Author: Laila Mubarak
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 183
Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches
Publication Year: 2009
Description
About This Book:
Laila Mubarak's "The Day of Rising" is an enthralling investigation of Islamic eschatological themes, revealing the events and reality underlying the profound concept of the Day of Judgment. Mubarak takes readers on a thought-provoking trip, prompting meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the ultimate accountability that awaits in the Hereafter through a rich blend of Islamic teachings and narrative storytelling.
The Signs of the Nearing Hour
Mubarak begins by diving into the indications that herald the approaching Hour, as predicted in Islamic literature. The author asks readers to consider the cosmic and societal changes that signal the approaching end of times through evocative descriptions and Quranic passages, creating a sense of urgency to reflect on individual acts.
The Gathering and the Resurrection
This chapter describes the events of the Day of Rising's revival and gathering. Mubarak describes the scenarios of souls being resurrected and appearing before the heavenly presence for judgment. The author navigates the complicated details of this key juncture in the afterlife by drawing on Quranic accounts.
Reconciliation and Divine Justice
Mubarak delves into the idea of accountability and divine justice, emphasizing rigorous record-keeping and unbiased scales of judgment. The author offers significant insights regarding the consequences of one's deeds and Allah's kindness, emphasizing the importance of seeking forgiveness and virtue in one's worldly existence.
Eternal Destinies in Paradise and Hellfire
Mubarak powerfully illustrates the opposing fates that await humans based on their actions in this chapter—Paradise and Hellfire. Readers are transported to the descriptions of these eternal abodes through vivid storytelling, promoting introspection and reevaluation of life choices.
