NOTE
The love of the world has made us indifferent towards Halaal and Haraam, and we are extremely coward in the face of death. Despite our large numbers the Kuffar have the upper hand over us.
QIYAMAH WILL COME WHEN...
Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash’ari (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Qiyamah will come...
*When it will be regarded as a shame to act on Qur'aanic injunctions.*When Islam will become a stranger (unwanted religion).
*When malice and hate will become common among people.
*When Islamic Knowledge (ILM) is lifted up.
*When Time will become old.
*When people’s life spans become short.
*When months and years and foodstuff will be devoid of blessing, (i.e. appear to be very short and less).
*When untrustworthy people will be regarded as trustworthy and the trustworthy will be regarded as untrustworthy.
*When the liars will be regarded as truthful and the truthful will be regarded as liars.
*When violence, bloodshed and anarchy become common.
*When people will boast upon their palatial mansions.
*When women with children become displeased (on account of them bearing off-spring) and barren women remain happy (on account of having no responsibility of off-spring).*When oppression, jealousy and greed become the order of the day.
*When people begin to die in large numbers.
*When lies prevail over the truth.
*When people dispute over petty issues.
*When people blatantly follow their passions and whims.
*When decisions will be given on mere conjecture (wild-guesses).
*When there will be a scarcity of crops despite abundant rains.*When the fountains of Knowledge run dry and the floods of ignorance burst forth.
*When it will be hot in Winter (and vice versa).
*When immorality overtakes shamelessness and is perpetrated publicly.
*When the length of days is stretched, i.e. a journey of a few days is covered in a matter of a few hours.
*When orators and lecturers lie openly.
*When legislation in matters pertaining to my right (Deen) is handed over to the worst elements in my Ummat, and if people accept them and are satisfied with their findings, then such persons will not smell the fragrance of Jannat.
*When the off-spring become a cause of grief and anger (for their parents).
LEGALIZING HARAAM
Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) narrates the following from Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).
"When my Ummat begins regarding five things as permissible and perpetrates them, then they will be destroyed;When they abuse and curse each other,
Men begin using silk garments,
Entertain themselves with singing and dancing women,
Consume liquor openly,
Homosexuality and lesbianism is practiced.
Hadhrat Ayesha (R.A.) says, "I heard Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) saying that the first Islamic Law to be overturned like a utensil (i.e. changed), will be that of liquor.
It was asked "0 Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) how can such a thing occur when Allah has openly declared the prohibition of liquor?" Rasulullah (S.A.W.) replied, "Liquor will be given another name and then its use will be legalized".
(Mishkaat)
DISFIGURATION
Hadhrat Anas (R.A.) narrates that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "In the last days before Qiyamah, the faces of certain people from my Ummah will be changed into that of pigs and monkeys". The Sahabah enquired, "Will such people believe in you and Allah?" Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied, "Not only will they affirm these things, but they will also perform Salaat, observe Fast and perform Hajj.
The Sahabah asked, "Then why will such misfortune befall them?" Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied, "They will be addicted to dancing and singing girls, and musical instruments. They will consume liquor excessively. One night they will pass their time in the usual merriment and in the morning their faces will have been transformed into those of monkeys and swines".
(Fathul Baari)
WINE
Hadhrat Huzaifah (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "When this Ummat regards liquor as a beverage (soft drink), interest as a profit and bribery as a gift, thereby attempting to legalize it (make it Halaal), and when they conduct their business with Zakaat, then they will be destroyed as a result of increasing sin".
(Kanzul Ummaal)
VARIOUS EVILS
The following is part of a lengthy Hadeeth narrated by Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mas’ood (R.A.) when he inquired from Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) about the signs of Qiyamah.
Gangsters and evil people will prevail,
People will establish ties with strangers and severe 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 people will be devoid of guidance.
People will indulge in homosexuality and lesbianism.
The courtyards of Masjids will be built beautifully and high mimbars (pulpits) will be erected.
Music and musical instruments will be found in every home.
Various wines will be consumed excessively.
There will be an abundance of critics, tale-carriers, back-biters and taunters in society.
There will be an abundance of illegitimate children.
(kanzul Ummaal)
DEATH BETFER THAN LIFE
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "When your Rulers are pious and upright, and when the rich among you are generous, and when matters pertaining to you are carried out with consultation (Shura), then it is better for you to be on the Earth instead of being in the Earth, but when your Rulers are mischievous, (evil and corrupt), and when the rich among you are miserly, and when your affairs are controlled by women (i.e. the final decision rests with them), then it will be better for you to be in the Earth rather than on the Earth. (i.e. it will be better for you to be dead rather than alive.)
(Jamè Tirmidhi)
THE WORST OF TIMES
Hadhrat Mu’aaz bin Jabal (R.A.) and other Companions (R.A.) narrate the following from Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), "Allah Ta’ala commenced this Deen with Nubuwwat and Me’raj. (After this) The era of Khilafat too will be a blessed one. Thereafter will be the rule of ruthless kings. Then will follow a dictatorial rule filled with tyranny, oppression and extortion. At this very time the Ummah will be sunk in total decadence: People will legalize adultery, alcoholism, the use of silken garments (by men) etc.
Despite the prevailing tyranny and evil, they will not be prevented (by Allah). They will continue to receive their sustenance and the final reckoning will only have to be given in the court of Allah.
NOTE
It is very commonly seen that the Kuffar and even sinful Muslims lead their lives in total contradiction of the Divine laws of Allah, indulging in the most despicable vices imaginable, and yet seem to be enjoying robust health, abundant wealth and a generally care-free life. These outward benefits should not be misconstrued to mean that these people are being showered with blessings, despite their evil ways.The Qur'aan clarifies this phenomenon that the comforts enjoyed by these people are in fact a Punishment from Allah in this world. Such people are so deeply engrossed in their passions that they fail to embrace Imaan or make Taubah, until death suddenly snatches them away and the time for reckoning before Allah arrives.
May Allah Ta’ala open our eyes before that! Aameen.
Hadhrat Ibn Abbas (R.A.) narrates that a time will come upon people that the only object of a person will be to fill his belly while his Deen will be to follow his passions.
NOTE
Whatever task a person will undertake, he will only be concerned with his own interest, and fulfilling all his desires, legitimate or otherwise will become his way of life.
DISTINCTION BETWEEN HALAAL AND HARAAM
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) narrates the following from Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) "A time will come upon the people that, on account of his arrogance and obstinacy, a person will not care whether he takes or does that what is Halaal or Haraam". (i.e. He will neither bother to stay away from Haraam, nor will he take the trouble to search for Halaal).(Bukhari)
THE ERA OF INTEREST (RIBA)
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.) says that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Undoubtedly, a period will come upon the people wherein not a single person will be saved from indulging in interest. If anyone avoids direct indulgence in interest yet he will not escape the smoke (effects) thereof. Its effects will somehow reach him.
NOTE
Is there anyone in this day and age who can claim not to be involved directly or indirectly in interest?
Further the evil of interest is so severe that for no other sin, major or minor, has Allah and his Rasul declared war upon its perpetrator, except interest. Allah and His Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) have declared war upon those who indulge in interest. Is there anyone still so bold as to perpetrate this evil?
NON-ACCEPTANCE OF DUA
Hadhrat Huzaifah (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, By Him in whose hands is my life, You people must carry out the obligation of exhorting Good and preventing Evil (Amr bil Ma’roof Wan Nahy Anil Munkar), otherwise some form of Punishment from Allah will overtake you. (Fear, disunity, anarchy, murder, theft etc.) Then when you will beseech Allah (to remove the Azaab or for any personal needs) He will not answer your Dua.
NOTE
Undoubtedly Allah Ta’ala is the Hearer of all Duas, but because people fail to discharge their obligation unto Him then as a Punishment He rejects their Duas.
INSECURITY AND FEAR
Hadhrat Hasan Basri (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ‘This Ummat will be in the continuous shade of Allah’s Mercy and Protection. But if the learned (Ulema) amongst them bow down to (the evil demands of) those in power, and begin supporting them, and if the Pious amongst the Ummah began defending the evil of the sinners, and if the uprighteous begin encouraging evil, (instead of exhorting them to repent), then at such a time Allah will remove His hand of Mercy and Compassion. He will then designate a tyrant over them who will inflict the worst forms of atrocities and cruelties upon them. Allah will cause poverty and starvation to envelope them and He will fill their hearts with fear (terror) of the enemy.
HYPOCRISY
Hadhrat Mu’aaz bin Jabai (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "In the last days, people will be such that outwardly they will express great love, concern and sympathy towards others, but in their hearts they will harbor the greatest enmity for each other, continuously looking out for an opportunity to eliminate his enemy". It was asked, "Why would such an attitude occur?" Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "On account of fear and greed’.
WEALTH - A GREAT TRIAL
Hadhrat Ka’b Ibn lyaadh (R.A.) narrates "I heard Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) saying, "Every Ummat had some Trial (Fitnah) and the Fitnah of my Ummah is wealth.
(Tirmidhi)
According to another narration Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has said, "I do not fear poverty overtaking my Ummah, but rather I fear that they might become wealthy and are destroyed like the people of before.
Hadhrat Amr bin Auf (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "By Allah I do not fear poverty and starvation overtaking you, but I fear that you will have abundant wealth at your disposal as it had been at the disposal of the nations before you. You will then become extremely greedy in accumulating this wealth (showing no regard for Halaal and Haraam) just as the previous nations had done. This (greed) will be the cause of your ruin and destruction just as it destroyed the people before you".
(Bukhari and Muslim)
CONCEITED PEOPLE
Hadhrat Abbas (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has said, "Islam will spread far and wide, across the seas. Horses will cross the land and seas in the cause of Jihad.
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 Sahabah, "Do you see any good in their claims?"
The Sahabah replied, "No.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)) said, "But these conceited claimants will be from my Ummah and will be the fuel of the Fire.
