Truth of Islam

Signs of Qiyammah

The exact day of Qiyammah is known to no one except Allah. Although the exact date of Qiyammah is unknown. Rasullullah sallallahu alayhi wasalam mentioned some events and signs that will tell that Qiyammah is near. Their are two kinds of signs.

Minor: These are the signs from the birth of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam to the time of the appearance of Hazrat Imaam Mahdi.

Major: These are the signs from the appearance of Imaam Mahdi to the Blowing of the Trumpet.

Minor signs:

Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash'ari radhiyallahu anu narrates that rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Qiyammah will come......

When it will be regarded as a shame to act on Quranic injunctions.When untrustworthy people will be regarded as trustworthy and the trustworthy will be regarded as untrustworthy.When it will be hot in winter (and vice versa).When the length of days is stretched, i.e. a journey of a few days is covered in a matter of hours.When orators and lecturers lie openly.When people dispute over petty issues.When women with children come displeased on account of them bearing offspring, and barren women remain happy on account of having no responsibility of offspring.When oppression, jealousy, and greed become the order of the day.When people blatantly follow their passions and whims.When lies prevail over the truth.When violence, bloodshed and anarchy become common.When immorality overtakes shamelessness and is perpetrated publicly.When legislation matters pertaining to Deen is handed over to the worst elements of the Ummah, and if people accept them and are satisfied with their findings, then such persons will not smell the fragrance of Jannat.When the offspring become a cause of grief and anger (for their parents).

The following is part of a lengthy Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mas'ood radhiyallahu anhu when he inquired from Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam about the signs of Qiyammah

Music and musical instruments will be found in every home.People will indulge in homosexuality.There will be an abundance of illegitimate children.There will be an abundance of critics, tale-carriers, back- biters and taunters in society.People will establish ties with strangers and sever relations with their near and dear ones.Hypocrites will be in control of the affairs of the community and evil, immoral people will be at the helm of business establishments.The Masjid will be decorated, but the hearts of the people will be devoid of guidance.The courtyards of Masjids will be built beautifully and high mimbars (pulpits) will be erected.Gangsters and evil people will prevail.Various wines will be consumed excessively.

IRAQ and SYRIA

Abu Nadhrah says: "We were sitting in the company of Jabir bin Abdullah (R.A.) when he said: 'Soon the people of IRAQ will neither receive any food (grain) nor any money.'" We asked, "Why would such a thing happen?" He replied, "Because of the non-Arabs." (i.e they will prevent food from going into Iraq, in the form of "sanctions" to this day.) He then said: "Soon the people of Shaam (SYRIA) will neither receive any money nor grain." We asked as to why this would happen. He replied: "Because of the Romans (christians)."

CONCEITED PEOPLE:

Hadhrat Abbas radhiyallahu anhu narrates that rasulallah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam) has said, "Islam will spread far and wide, across the seas. Horses will cross the land and seas in the cause of Jihaad. Then a time will come wherein a group of people will emerge which recites the Qur'aan. They will claim,

'We have recited the Qur'aan and is there anyone who understands the Qur'aan better than us? There is NO ONE more proficient than us in the study of the Qur'aan.'

  Then Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam asked the Sahaba, "Do you see any good in their claims?" The Sahaba replied, "No". Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam  said, "But these conceited claimants will be from my Ummah and will be the fuel of the Fire."