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When Life Begins (Chapter 6: To Whom Belongs The Kingdom Today?)
Posted By:peer On 6/7/2012

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By Abu Yahya (in Urdu).
Translated by Waseem Aslam, Kamran Saeed, Abu Anas & Bilal Khan

 

Chapter 6: To Whom Belongs The Kingdom Today?

 

The atmosphere in the Plane of Judgement was very harsh and distressing. On one hand, the surroundings and circumstances were very strenuous, and on the other hand, people were being eaten up by the uncertainty about their future. In addition to feeling distressed and downcast, people also had intense bitterness and anger. This bitterness was directed not only at their own selves but also at their leaders who had led them astray. As a consequence, whenever their followers caught such leaders, they unhesitatingly beat them up. This was like a punishment before the actual punishment.

Such chaotic happenings were occurring in various places in the Plane of Judgement. People were beating up other people and venting their anger on them: Followers on their leaders, youngsters on their elders, and followers of religious scholars on their leaders and wise men! But it was of no benefit now! At least, this was a source of some amusement for these worried and sorrowful people.

We kept moved forward whilst witnessing these scenes. On the way I said to Saleh:

"I am worried by the thought that in the previous world, we used to get so distraught by electricity shortages and intense heat even though it was for a short period of time. Such a long time has elapsed over here and people have not had any respite so far. I do not experience the hardships of this environment because of your companionship. But the people who are here they are truly being dealt very badly."

"Correct your words, Abdullah. They are not being treated badly rather justice is taking place. Yes, no doubt they are being dealt with in a very harsh manner. It is for this reason that all other creations had refused to shoulder the weight of this decision making authority and power in the world and then having to take the very stringent test of reward and punishment today."

"I cannot comprehend that if ordinary people have to face such severe hardships then what would happen to those who had undertaken the responsibility of power and decision making on behalf of the people."

I was thinking about the tyrants and dishonest public servants when I made this comment.

"Do you want to see what is happening to them?" Saleh asked.

I nodded. Saleh spoke as he started to move in a different direction:

"Until now, we were in an area that held those people who are yet to have their accountability. The case of the people you referred to is similar in a way to the way the case of those people who were foremost in submitting to the truth, has been dealt; the latter are currently standing beneath the Throne, enshrouded among the rewards of God, and will not face any accountability apart from the mere formality of the announcement of their success. Likewise but conversely, there are some forsaken people for whom, it has already been decided on account of their bad deeds that they will go to Hell. We are heading in their direction."

As we progressed forward, the intensity and severity of the heat rapidly increased. I realised this when I noticed the increase in the quantity of sweat that was dripping down from the bodies of people. Sweat was not coming out in the form of drops but was streaming down, however, the ground was scorching hot that the sweat evaporated as soon as the drops touched it. Due to thirst, the lips of these people were protruding out and like a camel that is parched with excessive thirst, they were gasping but finding any water over here was out of question!

On their faces, the shadows of terror were more prominent than signs of distress. What was the terror due to also became apparent soon. Suddenly, there was a strange unrest among the people. People started to run in all directions. When the crowd dispersed I saw two angels running after one person. They were similar to the angels that we had come across when we were walking towards the Throne earlier. One had a scourge of fire and the other’s whip had nails embedded in it.

That person was trying with all his might to escape from them. But these angels were not leaving his side. It was clearly apparent that the angels were deliberately trying to tire him out. They would come near him and whip him once with the scourge and say, “O ruler, get up and take a walk in your country.” As soon as the scourge would hit him, he would shout and cry in pain and then stumble up and run again. Then the angels would start running after him again.

It did not take me long to recognise this person. Saleh also introduced him:

"He was the head of state of your country."

In a short while, the head of state had been run down again after being beaten by scourges of fire and nails. After this, the angels started to bind him with a long chain whose chain links were glowing red after being heated up in fire. The head of state was helplessly moaning and pleading for mercy, but it seemed that these angels did not know the meanings of the word mercy. They kept tying him mercilessly. When his entire body had been enchained, some other angels arrived. The first angels said to them:

"We have captured the head of state. You need to go and round up all his supporters, aristocrat, courtiers, and friends who were party to this ill-fated man’s cruelty and corruption."

As a consequence there was a similar chaos again in the crowd, with people running, fighting and getting beaten up. In a short while a big group assembled that included ministers, advisers, bureaucrats, lairds, rural landlords, industrialists, and all types of callous people. After this, the angels grabbed them by their hair and began to drag them on the ground with their faces rubbing against the ground. When they passed near us we became aware of the smell of their burning skin in the atmosphere. As I started to feel sick from the smell, Saleh immediately put his hand on my back which made the odour disappear, allowing me to take a breath of fresh air again. They dragged them on and took them further away to the left side. I kept staring at the lines on the ground that were made by their bodies as they were dragged along as well as at the patches of blood left on the ground as it oozed out of their bodies.

 

 

 

 

After seeing this horrific scene a spontaneous sigh leapt out from my lips. I thought in my heart:

"Where is their authority now? Where are the days of luxury and extravagance? Where are those magnificent palaces, lavish clothes, wasteful foreign trips, spectacular cars, grandeur, pride and majesty? Ah! These people chose such a poor outcome for such trivial and temporary gratifications."

Saleh said:

"These were all cruel, corrupt and extravagant people; the decision about their ill-fate had already been taken in the previous world. However, this is not their real punishment. The real punishment will be meted out in the Hell. The direction in which the angels are taking them is very close to the Hell. From there, they will be taken for accountability when they will hear the verdict of eternal disgrace and punishment. Then they will be taken back to the same spot to our left from where, one after the other, in groups they will be thrown into Hell."

On hearing about accountability I instinctively thought about the time and asked Saleh:

"Saleh! Prophet's prayer was accepted a long time ago. But why has the accountability not commenced up till now?"

"It seems to you that it has been a long time. In the Plane of Judgement time passes very slowly. As a consequence, it seems that a long time has elapsed. But, under the Throne only a very short space of time has elapsed. Do you want to know why even this much time has been taken up?"

"You had told me that this is because those people who are to be pardoned, this hardship will be made an excuse for their reprieve."

"Yes this is one of the reasons. But the second reason is to make people realise that over here, all the authority is in the hands of God. The thing is Abdullah; human beings did not appreciate their forgiving and merciful Master. Today that Master is making those people realise that human beings are so dependant on him and at the same, are so worthless for him.

The first manifestation of his power and grandeur was the Dooms Day when the world of people was destroyed and everything they possessed was ruined. The entire might of human beings was not able to save them from this horrifying incident. The second occasion is today; the Day of Resurrection, when everyone has truly understood that there is no one of any importance when compared to God. The third occasion will be here shorty, that is, the Accountability; when God will take the control of skies and the earth directly in his own hands."

"So was it not like this till now?"

"No, it has not been like this so far. Till now, on the face of it, the angels have run the system of this universe, in accordance with the commands of the Almighty. Shortly, he will take control of all affairs of the Universe directly in his own hands. So that all creatures including the Jinn, human beings, and angels realise that all authority and power is solely in God's hands. Presently, the entire universe that was spread across an unlimited distance over the skies is being pulled back. You are aware that in the previous world, this universe was spreading further by the second. Now on God's command, distances are shrinking and the multiple galaxies, stars and planets spread all over the universe are again coming close again."

"Why is it so?" I asked in a surprised tone.

"This is because God Almighty will distribute all of them as rewards among the inhabitants of Paradise. Then in these places those who have been blessed by God will establish their kingdoms and authority. This act of assimilation of the universe is what the glorious Qur’an had referred to as wrapping up the skies around God's right hand."

Then Saleh looked up towards the sky. Following his lead I also looked up.

The Sun was still burning bright. I noticed for the first time that the Moon was also present near the Sun. But it had lost its glow and was slowly moving towards the Sun. On seeing this Saleh said:

"Today the earth and skies have transformed into something totally different. The earth has swollen up and become very huge and thus there has been a tremendous increase in its size."

"I remember that the diameter of the Earth was twenty five thousand kilometres."

"But now there has been an increase of many folds in it. Furthermore, this earth is now much more beautiful and picturesque than before. Raphael had blown the trumpet twice. On the first instance every thing was destroyed but on the second blow of the horn, human beings had risen again. Between these two, on God's command the earth became bigger and the angels created on it magnificent homes, palaces, and gardens for the residents of the Paradise; in addition, they created the best facilities for relaxation and amusement, as well as a new world whose beauty is simply beyond your imagination. Every dweller of the Paradise will be given a home on this earth, which will be accompanied by large areas of land to inhabit. In the centre of the earth will be volcanoes with scorching lava and brooks of boiling water; this will be the abode of the dwellers of the Hell.

I tried to summarise what he had just stated:

"I was already aware of what you have stated right now from the verses of the glorious Qur’an. From the sayings of the Qur’an one learnt that the owners of the earth would be the pious servants of God. It stated that the surface of the earth would be transformed into the Paradise, which would be the abode of the people of Paradise. In the centre of the earth would be the dwellers of Hell. The stars and galaxies would be distributed among the dwellers of Paradise as gifts and dominions. By the way, what will be in them?"

"Its detail will be revealed in the Grand Gathering at the Court. Do you remember that we talked about the Grand Gathering at the Court?"

"Yes, you said that after the accountability and judgement, all the people destined for Paradise would be presented in the court of the Almighty; that meeting is known as the Grand Gathering at the Court. In this court, the dwellers of Paradise will be awarded their formal titles and entitlements. This will also be an opportunity for the people to meet their Lord as well as on occasion to honour the people considered to be close to the Almighty."

"Yes that day rewards will be given and tasks will also be assigned."

I noticed that the shine-less Moon had now merged into the Sun. On seeing this, Saleh said:

"The signs present in the sky are changing. The merger of the Moon into the Sun is one of them. This implies that all the skies have been now been folded up. Now any moment the Almighty Lord of the Universe will become apparent to everyone and the much-awaited Court of Accountability will commence. At that time, you and the entire world will find out who is this most esteemed and supreme entity called the God Almighty."

Saleh's sentence had not even finished when there was a loud bang. Everyone was shaken up. As the noise came from the sky, everyone's gaze turned upwards.

Saleh and I also looked upwards like everybody else. An astonishing scene became apparent straightaway. There was a big breach in the sky and shortly afterwards, it ruptured and shattered into small fragments like the clouds. On seeing these breaches it seemed as if multiple gates had formed in the sky. From every opening, huge armies of angels began to descend onto the earth. They were so many that any sort of counting or estimate was futile. There were various groups of angels and every group had their own manner and dress that was unique. The angels began to descend onto the centre of the Plane of Judgment where they encircled a vast elevated area in the middle of the plane.

 

 

 

The angles were descending from the sky and arranging themselves in various circles, with all of them standing with their hands held together respectfully. Their number was multiplying with every passing moment. Meanwhile, the hue and cry of people had come to an end as well. Everyone seemed spellbound, looking in the direction of the angels with awe-stricken eyes. All one could hear now was the sound of a few whispers. The reason for this was that every person was asking the person standing next to him about what was going on.

I had an idea of what was happening but I still requested a clarification from Saleh. As expected, he replied:

“The Accountability is about to commence. The court of the One and Only is being set up. This is the first stage. The angles are descending and will continue to do so for quite a long time. Then, at the end, the Bearers of the Throne will come down. When you last saw them, they were four in number. Now, four more will join them, so that there will be eight angles who will come down along with the Throne of the Almighty.”

“The Throne of the Almighty…” I muttered to myself. Saleh explained a bit more:

“I am sure that you can understand that God does not sit on a throne. He is above and beyond such human concepts. In fact, the Throne is only a point of contact for his creations. It is just like the Kaaba located in the House of God in Mecca in the previous world was the Qiblah, serving as a pointer. As you know that it was called the Home of God but that did not mean that God lived in it. However, when people faced in its direction while praying, it served as a point of contact and focus of attention for them. In the same way, people will be able to have a dialogue with the Almighty today via the Throne.”

I asked, “So, people will be able to actually listen to God?”

“Yes, just like Moses heard God through a tree in the valley of Mount Sinai. And listen Abdullah, there is one more thing of importance to tell you.”

I was already quite attentive but became all ears when he said this.

“As soon as the bearers of the Throne descend, the Throne will light up with the reflection of God’s pure light called Nur. This light will then spread all over the world and the whole world will light up with God’s Nur; that would mean that from there onwards, all affairs will take place under the direct control of the Almighty. This is the meaning of one of the verses of the Qur’an that states that God will take the entire world in his fist. The very first order of the day would be that everybody should bow down and prostrate on the ground in front of the Almighty. Abdullah! That order will generate a shocking scene. You will see that all the angels will prostate. All prophets, sidiqeen, shuhada, and pious people present in the shadow of the Throne on the right hand side will bow down.”

I could not help but ask, “What about the people present here in the Plane of Judgement?”

“This is the important and shocking event I alluded to. Any person who is a rejecter of the truth, hypocrite, defiant to God or a criminal in his eyes will not be able to prostrate in front of him. Such people will try their utmost to bow down but their necks and spines will become rigid like wooden boards making it impossible for them to bend; in addition, the earth will also resist any movement by them in its direction.”

“What about the others?” I asked.

Saleh continued, “Those people with a mixed bag of deeds but with less sins will manage to bow down, and due to this, they will be called for accountability right away. For the rest, the stronger the faith and better the deeds, the more they will be able to bow. Some people will be able to bow down to the level of the knees, some less than that and others will only be able to bend their necks for prostration. In essence, the less one would bow, the more misfortune one would face.”

I nodded as I understood the concept and said:

“So it means that when that happens, people will get an idea about their fate.”

“No, although I am informing you about this, they themselves would not be aware of all this. However, they will feel humiliated for not being able to prostrate or a bit contented if they managed to bow down. But people will truly come to understand that who is God. They will find out about the entity they chose to ignore during their lives. They will know that who is the king of all kings, the one who rules over all emperors. They will recognise the only one who deserves to be worshipped. They will appreciate the one who controls this universe, the one who is the source of all that is good. They will know the one who can make or break anyone’s destiny with a slight gesture; the one who can question anyone about any deed but no one can question him about any decision. They will truly grasp that only for him is every praise, every thanks, and every act of worship whether done stood up, kneeled over or in prostration on the ground; they will know that who is the one who deserves to be the focus of all offerings, all expressions of humility, all acts of love, all supplications, and all chants of ‘God is great’? God is great! God is great! God is great…”

As Saleh said these words, his body began to tremble and he fell on the ground in prostration as he uttered the words ‘God is great”. At the same time, I noticed that a peculiar light started to spread everywhere. The whole atmosphere was lit up with that special light. Meanwhile, all the angels started to chant loudly the praise of the Lord, supplications of admiration and thanks, and cries of ‘God is great’.

I realised that the atmosphere was now lit with the reflection of God’s Nur from the Throne. But I kept standing there with my gaze pointing to the ground. I did not dare to look up towards the Throne.

After a short while, I heard the familiar but authoritative voice of Gabriel, the Trustworthy:

“To whom belongs the Kingdom today?”

All the angels shouted back:

“It belongs to the ever-dominant one and only God.”

Gabriel The Trustworthy kept asking this question again and again and the angels kept giving the same reply in a loud voice. This created such a terrific scene in the Plane of Judgement that hearts started to tremble. Finally, a loud voice said:

“Where are the servants of The Most Merciful? Where are the slaves of The Lord of the Worlds? Where are the ones who consider God to be their Lord, their King, and their Sustainer? Wherever they are, they must bow down in front of The Lord and Master of the whole World.”

As soon as I heard this, without making any effort to look up, I straightaway bowed down into prostration next to Saleh on the ground.

 

  

The Plane of Judgement suddenly became very quiet. There was pin drop silence. The safety that I felt at that moment while in prostration was unmatched by any previous prostration in my life. I do not know what others were saying in this state but I was repeatedly begging for forgiveness and mercy.

I do not know for how long there was complete silence. Them suddenly, I heard a voice saying:

“He is God, there is no God but him.”

These were the same words that I had first heard while in prostration close to the Throne, however this voice was completely different to the one I had heard. The gravity, severity, and harshness of the voice was such that the bravest of people would have trembled on hearing it. For a moment there was a pause, which was accentuated by the deep silence all around. Then a voice harsher and louder than even a thunderbolt said:

“I am The King. Where are the defiant? Where are the arrogant? Where are the kings of the earth?”

These words hit the ears of the people like a thunderclap. No one was in a position to answer this question, if anything, people started to weep and cry. My body started to tremble because of the sternness, firmness and ferociousness of that voice. I suddenly recalled every single occasion in my life when I considered my self as powerful, mighty and in charge, even if only within the confines of my home. I wished that the earth would burst open and I would hide inside it. I wished I could somehow escape the wrath of God. In a state of utter helplessness, the following words escaped from my mouth:

“If only my mother had never given birth to me!”

My heart and mind could not take this any longer and I lost consciousness, falling down on the floor.

 

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Source: http://www.understanding-islam.org.uk/archives/when-life-begins-preface/chapter-4-naimah/909-when-life-begins-chapter-6.html




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