What is Īmān Bil-Yawmil Ākhir (Faith in The Day of Judgement)

Al-Īmān Bil-Yawmil Ākhir (Faith in The Day of Judgement) is the firm belief in the occurrence of resurrection, reckoning, and reward. It is a fundamental pillar of faith in Islam, and it includes belief in death and what follows it, such as the trial of the grave, resurrection, gathering, the scales, the bridge, Paradise, and Hell. It is the motivator for good deeds and the deterrent against evil.

The Importance and Impact of Belief in the Day of Judgment

• A Motivator for Good Deeds: It drives the believer to work for the Hereafter more than for this world.
• A Deterrent from Evil: It prevents the believer from committing sins out of fear of accountability.
• A Source of Tranquility and Hope: It gives the believer peace in the face of worldly trials.
• A Foundation of Faith: Muslim's faith is incomplete without it, and it is one of the six pillars of faith.

The Pillars of Faith in the Day of Judgment

• Belief in Death & What Comes After: Belief in the intermediate life, the questioning in the grave, its bliss and torment.
• The Blowing of the Trumpet & the Resurrection: Belief in the first blast that will cause everything to faint, and the second blast from which God will resurrect people.
• The Gathering & Reckoning: Having faith in the gathering of people on the Day of Resurrection, the presentation of their deeds, and their being held accountable for them.
• The Scales & the Bridge: Faith in weighing of deeds and crossing the Straight Path.
• The Paradise & the Hell: Having belief in the final destination of people, bliss for the believers and torment for the disbelievers.