The Day of Judgement in Islam is the day when all individuals are resurrected from their graves to stand before Allah for judgment. Also referred to as the Day of Resurrection or Yawm al-Qiyamah, this day is central to Islamic beliefs about the afterlife, accountability, and the ultimate justice of Allah

All of mankind will meet their Lord and bear witness to all the deeds they did in this current world. Those who disbelieved in Islam would end up in hell, and those who believed in Islam would be admitted to paradise immediately or eventually (if they were major sinners they’d go to hellfire first). This day is a day of justice, a day in which every single person will answer to their actions whether or not they were caught in this world.

Here are key beliefs about the Day of Judgment in Islam:

  1. Belief in Resurrection: Muslims believe that after death, every individual will be resurrected on the Day of Judgment, regardless of their status, creed, or beliefs. This resurrection will occur when Allah commands it, and all humanity will be brought back to life from their graves.
  2. Accountability: On the Day of Judgment, every individual will be held accountable for their beliefs, actions, and intentions during their earthly life. Allah, the Just and Merciful, will judge each person fairly and impartially, weighing their deeds and intentions against the standards of divine justice.
  3. The Scale of Deeds: Muslims believe that on the Day of Judgment, their deeds will be weighed on a scale (Mizan) to determine their worth and righteousness. Good deeds will be rewarded, while evil deeds will be accounted for and may result in punishment.
  4. The Books of Deeds: Muslims believe that every person’s actions and deeds are recorded by angels throughout their life. These records will be presented on the Day of Judgment, and individuals will be judged based on their deeds as recorded in the Books of Deeds.
  5. Intercession: Muslims believe in the concept of intercession (Shafa’ah) on the Day of Judgment, where righteous individuals, prophets, and angels may intercede on behalf of believers to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. The ultimate intercession belongs to Allah alone.
  6. Paradise and Hellfire: Muslims believe that based on their deeds and faith, individuals will be assigned to either Paradise (Jannah) or Hellfire (Jahannam). Paradise is described as an eternal abode of bliss and reward for the righteous, while Hellfire is a place of punishment and torment for the disobedient and disbelievers.
  7. Signs of the Hour: Muslims believe in various signs that will precede the Day of Judgment, including moral decay, societal upheaval, and natural disasters. These signs are mentioned in the Quran and the Hadith and serve as reminders of the inevitability of the Day of Judgment.
  8. Eternal Life: The Day of Judgment marks the beginning of eternal life in the Hereafter. Muslims believe that Paradise offers everlasting joy and fulfillment, while Hellfire entails eternal suffering and remorse.

(Then) a person will know what he has sent forward and (what he has) left behind (of good or bad deeds).

Qur'an - Chapter 82, Verse 5

The signs of the Day of Judgement

Islamic sacred writings say both minor and major signs that will show the approach of the Day of Judgment. Numerous of these signs serve as a caution and a call to apology, reminding devotees to turn to Allah and live nobly.

Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment

Major Signs of the Day of Judgment