Deciphering Al-Akhirah:

The traditionalists Muslims wrongly interpret the word Al-Akhirah as Hereafter. The
most mysterious word of the Muslim terminology is Akhirah which is generally
believed as a proper event which occurs after death at the time of Al-Qiyamah; another
misconstrued word. Originally the so called Hereafter is a Biblical concept. This word
brings into mind the scenario of a personified God taking account of good and bad
deeds in the Court of Justice. In fact Akhirah is a continuous process where each
moment is an Akhir / Takhir (pending the result) of the awal (first) moment or
action. Akhirah does not mean last or end or after death as generally perceived by the
Muslims. It is a continuous process of consequence which is attached with our
smallest love or temptations of the life we called it Duniya in Arabic. Our Akhirah (long
term gain) depends upon our deep love towards attaining our short term cravings or
urges or lowly desires which is also termed as Duniya in Arabic.

Loving Duniya intensely is tantamount to neglecting Akhirah that is the long term
consequences. The Quran recommend us not to follow extreme paths but middle
path (2:195) (28:77) (5:77) (6:153).

Al-Akhirah is a feminine noun ending with feminine marker known as Taa marbootah;
which indicates that it is some kind of process or mechanism. From the classical lexicon
the essence of this word Akhirah can be deduce from the following meanings -to go
back, recede, retrograde, retreat, delay, postpone, hold back, stuck-up, remain
behind, late, lastly, latterly, ultimate, at last, end another thing or person other
than the former or the first, those who are late

For better understanding of the overall concept of the word Akhirah we need to study
and understand few more Quranic words which are important if we want to know the
complete concept of Akhirah, those words are Duniya, Awal, Darul, Azaab, Eid,
Maut, Nashat, Al-Qiyamah, Al-Talaq and Ajilah

It is emphasized throughout the Quran that we have to trust or have faith

in Allah (System) and Akhirah. Al-Akhirah is a slow delayed journey towards our
Rabb the true Owner of self. It is the journey within as is the day of Al-Qiyamah, a
moment of self realization or awakening. Nothing is outside us, everything is inside.
Akhirah is a continuous process attached and is dependable on our every deed
attached with the journey of life. It is a tedious hold-up mechanism where one is delayed
for the moment of meeting (( ) 40:15) with Allah our Rabb who is
within (50:16). One who denies or is ignorant with this truth stuck up in the life of this
world, forgetting the day of the meeting with the Rabb (6:31) and they will be witness
against themselves"Did not there come to you Messengers from amongst you,
reciting unto you My Verses and warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?"
They will say: "We bear witness against ourselves." It was the life of this world that
deceived them. And they will bear witness against themselves that they were
disbelievers (6:130).
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WHAT IS AL-AKHIRAH IS BRIEFLY EXPLAINED IN THE VERSE BELOW:

11:103-107 Indeed in that is a sign for those who fear the punishment of
the Hereafter. That is a Day for which the people will be collected, and that is a
Day [which will be] witnessed. And We do not delay it except for a limited
term. TheDay it comes no soul will speak except by His permission. And among
them will be the wretched and the prosperous. As for those who were [destined to
be] wretched, they will be in the Fire. For them therein is [violent] exhaling and
inhaling. [They will be] abiding therein as long as the heavens and the earth
endure, except what your Lord should will. Indeed, your Lord is an effecter of
what He intends. Traditional translation

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF 11:103-107:

According to the above verse Akhirah is that moment of punishment when the person
would himself be a witness and experience the consequence of all his actions.
Al Akhirah is also called Yamu Mashuda (moment of witnessing) by the Quran;
now the question arises how we are going to witness the result of our actions if we are
The word Mashud means something which is experienced or practically
dead -
seen with and observation of facts or events by the concern person. The word Mashud
is indefinite passive participle, the form I passive participle is of the pattern .
Example for we get meaning written-

- Yamu-mashud is an indefinite event, which means it can happen anytime, it

also signifies that it is not a single event and the time is also not definite. This moment is
when all the agitation of the mind ( )will be conciliated or reconciled (
)
Yamu majmua means when the cluttered mind or scattered thoughts ( )will be
brought or reconciled together. It will be the moment or the day of experiencing by the
person himself and which is certainly going to come again and again. The moment is
called = A day or moment which will come again and again.

-
3rd person masculine singular imperfect verb, jussive this word is an
imperfect verb and is used with actions that are still in progress or with repeated
actions, e.g. Things that you do every day or you usually do. is a moment which
can come again and again. Literally it means the day which is going to come again and
again.
Now some rationale thinking based in accordance with logic and reason. Why the above
verse talks about that heaven and earth has to endure? Why and what they have to
endure? What Heavens and Earth have to do with Azaabal-Akhirah of a person ? This
means we are missing something very important and this traditional meaning of


does not fit into the above context.

We also need to understand the evolution of mankind before we indulge with the
concept of Akhirah, commonly perceived as end of the planet earth or human race.
Before the evolution of symbolic Adam the Quran discusses the subject of Al-Ardh 5
times. Readers should ponder what is so special about Al-Ardh that it is mention 5
times before the evolution of Adam, that also in the very beginning of the Quran
That is between verse 2:11- 30. Al-Ardh is commonly translated as Earth by the
interpreters and As-Samawat as Heaven or sky.

Those who have read my other articles very well know the interpretation of Al-Ardh and
As-Samawat after long deliberation, I came to the conclusion. In short the meaning of
them is Lower consciousness and Higher consciousness. Thats why lower and higher
consciousness has to bear or endure the burden of our deeds and not earth or heaven.
Higher and lower consciousnesses are the part of us and they dont die even if our all
physical organ expire. What earth and heaven have to do with individuals deeds?

THE FOLLOWING WORD ARE SUPPOSED TO BE EQUIVALENT FOR THE WORD

AL-AKHIRAH

More than 15 words are used for describing the term Akhirah, If I go to explain the
detail of each one of them then it would be too voluminous. Those who are interested to
dwell upon more on the subject can study it in detail the following terms; as to know the
right concept of Akhirah:

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WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRUST IN ALLAH AND AKHIRAH?

Who believe in the Unseen, are steadfast in Salat, and spend out of what We have
provided for them; And who believe in the Revelation sent to thee, and sent
before thy time, and (in their hearts) have the assurance of the Hereafter They are
on (true) guidance, from their Rabb, and it is these who will prosper. (2:3-5)
Traditional translation

They are not [all] the same; among the People of the Scripture is a community
standing, reciting the verses of Allah during periods of the night and prostrating.
They believe in Allah and the Last Day, and they enjoin what is right and forbid
what is wrong and hasten to good deeds. And those are among the righteous -
(3:113-114) - Traditional translation

But those among them who are well-grounded in knowledge, and the believers,
believe in what hath been revealed to thee and what was revealed before thee:
And (especially) those who establish regular Salat and practice regular Zakah
and believe in Allah and in the Last Day: To them shall We soon give a great
reward (4:162) - Traditional translation

Say: "To whom belonged all that is in the heavens and on earth?" Say: "To Allah.
He hath inscribed for Himself (the rule of) Mercy. That He will gather you together
for the Day of Judgment, there is no doubt whatever. It is they who have lost their
own souls that will not believe (6:12) - Traditional translation

Ultimately every one of us has to pass through the process or journey of Al-Akhirah.
Before taking any journey we should know the exact destination and purpose of our
expedition otherwise it would be a futile wandering without any aim. A farmer has to
trust the system of Nature before yields the fruit. He has to plough the field for sowing
the seeds and nurturing them. He is not aware about the ultimate result; he has no
option but to keep faith in the system (Allah). He cannot make haste to have good and
quick results; he has to exercise patience and be focused on his job.
In the Quranic context the process of Akhirah is to be focused on long term goal with
keeping trust in righteous deeds and patience by defeating all negativity and hoping to
reach the ultimate goal of aligning with our own consciousness.
DUNIYA IS JUST A BRIEF ENJOYMENT AND DELUSION:

(29:64)

What is the life of this world but amusement and play? But verily the Home in
the Hereafter, - that is life indeed, if they but knew (29:64) Traditional translation

"O my people! The life of the this world is nothing but (temporary) convenience: It
is the Hereafter that is the Home that will last (40:39) Traditional translation

And who believe in what has been revealed to you, and what was revealed before
you, and of the Hereafter they are certain (2:4) Traditional translation

Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter, who hinders (men),
from the Path of Allah and seek therein something crooked: they are astray by a
long distance (14:3) - Traditional translation

Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on
the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to
Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except
theenjoyment of delusion (3:185)

Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation
on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted
to Paradise has attained [his desire]. And what is the life of this world except the
enjoyment of delusion - (3:185) - Traditional translation

Short is the enjoyment of this world. The Hereafter is (far) better for him who
fears Allah (4:77)
But little is the enjoyment of the life of this world as compared to
the Hereafter (9:38) - Traditional translation

the life of this world as compared with the Hereafter is but a brief
passing enjoyment (13:26)



As to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds pleasing
in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction (27:4)

Know that the life of this world is only play and amusement, pomp and mutual
boasting among you, and rivalry in respect of wealth and children. (It is) as the
likeness of vegetation after rain, thereof the growth is pleasing to the tiller;
afterwards it dries up and you see it turning yellow; then it becomes straw. But
in the Hereafter (there is) a severe torment (for the disbelievers - evil-doers), and
(there is) Forgiveness from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure (for the believers -
good-doers). And the life of this world is only a deceiving enjoyment - (57:20) -
Traditional translation

Many of us seem to spend an incredible amount of time and energy in fulfilling our
dream without paying attention to the ethical principles of work. For fulfilling the dream
or acquiring quick worldly comfort very often the person stoop too low; this lowly action
is called Duniya in Arabic which is not long term or permanent gain according to Quran
but an illusion.
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MEETING WITH THE RABB:

Those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, but are pleased and
satisfied with the life of the present world, and those who heed not Our
Signs (10:7) - Traditional translation
If Allah were to hasten for men the ill (they have earned) as they would eagerly
hasten on the good,- then would their respite be settled at once. But We leave
those who rest not their hope on their meeting with Us, in their trespasses,
wandering in distraction to and fro (10:11) - Traditional translation

Then He proportioned him and breathed into him from His Spirit and made for
you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful. And they say: "What!
when we lie, hidden and lost, in the lower consciousness, shall we indeed be in a
Creation renewed? Nay, they deny the Meeting with their Rabb - 32:9-10
This is easy for those who bear in mind with certainty that they are to meet their
Rabb, and that they are to return to Him(2:46) - Traditional translation

For them ultimate moment of meeting is delayed. Only those who are conscious of
meeting their Rabb and trust in the unseen, they are the one who connect with their
Rabb, for them is supreme success- (2:1-5)

TO US IS THE RETURN OR FINAL DESTINATION:

O mankind ! Your rebellion is only against your own selves, - a brief enjoyment of
this worldly life, then (in the end) unto Usis your return, and We shall inform you of
that which you used to do (10:23)
(A brief) enjoyment in this world ! - and then unto Us will be their return
(10:70)
...We all belong to Him and to Him we shall return. (2:156) - Traditional
translation

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AL-AJILAH ( ) ISTHE OPPOSITE OF AL-AKHIRAH () :
Whoever desires the quick-passing / ( transitory enjoyment of this world),
We readily grant him what We will for whom We like. Then, afterwards, We have
appointed for him Hell; he will burn therein disgraced and rejected (17:18)

"And thus We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur'an and have diversified therein
the warnings that perhaps they will avoid [sin] or it would cause them
remembrance. So high [above all] is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth. And, do
nothasten with [recitation of] the Qur'an before its revelation is completed to you,
and say, "My Lord, increase me in knowledge (20: 113-114) - Traditional
translation

Man was created of haste. I will show you My signs, so do not impatiently urge
Me (21:37)
Move not your tongue with it to HASTEN (ajal) it,
Then again, surely upon Us is to explain it,
Nay, but you love the IMMEDIATE (Al-ajilah),
And you leave the HEREAFTER (Al-akhirah) - (75:16-21) - Traditional translation

So finally the verse 75:16-21 confirms that Al-Ajilah is the opposite of Al-Akhirah.

WORLDS ENJOYMENT IS A TRAIL:

And strain not your eyes in longing for the things We have given for enjoyment to
various groups of them, the splendor of the life of this world, that We may
test them thereby. But the provision (good reward in the Hereafter) of your Lord is
better and more lasting (20:131)

And I know not, perhaps it may be a trial for you, and an enjoyment for a while
(21:111)

Do the people think that they will be left alone on saying we believe, and they
will not be tested? We did test those who have gone before them. Allah has to see
who are the truthful and who are the liars (29:2-3) - Traditional translation

LAWFUL ENJOYMENT IN THIS WORLD:

"But seek, with that (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on you, the home of the
Hereafter, and forget not your portion oflawful enjoyment in this world; and do
good as Allah has been good to you, and seek not mischief in the land. Verily,
Allah likes not the Mufsidun (those who commit great crimes and sins,
oppressors, tyrants, mischief-makers, corrupters)." (28:77) - Traditional
translation

"And ordain for us that which is good, in this World and in the Hereafter: for we
have turned unto Thee." He said: "With My punishment I visit whom I will; but My
mercy extended to all things. That (mercy) I shall ordain for those who do right,
and practice regular charity, and those who believe in Our signs;- (7:156)

AKHIRAH IS FOREVER:

And thus do We requite him who transgresses beyond bounds, and believes not
in the Ayat of his Lord; and the torment of the Hereafter is far more severe and
more lasting. 20:127

"O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick
passing) enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain
forever." (40:39) - Traditional translation

So whatever you have been given is but (a passing) enjoyment for this worldly
life, but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who believe
and put their trust in their Lord (concerning all of their affairs). (42:36)

Neither dying therein nor living, (87:13)

He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself (87:14)
And he recollects, identify, then follow his mind (87:15)
But you prefer the lowly worldly life, (87:16)
While the Hereafter is better and more enduring (87:17)
Indeed, this is in the foremost scriptures, (87:18) - Traditional translation

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DEFINING AWAL WITH REFERENCE TO AKHIRAH:

And He is Allah: There is no god but He. To Him be praise, at the first and at the
last: for Him is the Command, and to Him shall ye (all) be brought back - (28:70)

But it is to Him belong the End and the Beginning (53:25) - Traditional
translation


So Allah seized him in exemplary punishment for the last and the first
(79:25) Traditional translation

And verily the Hereafter will be better for thee than the present (93:4)

UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENCE OF

WITH REFERENCE TO THE
WORD AKHIR:

The exact essence of word Nashat (

)means process of upbringing, raising, growing
up, to live

That He had promised another Upbringing (53:47) - Think

Thy Rabb is self-sufficient, possessor of Mercy: if it were His desire, He
could discipline you, and make you continuously a contestant from whomever
after you He desires, just like as He raised you up from the seed of other
community 6:133 Try to understand the essence of this important verse

- Repeatedly or continuously an adversary or contestant - 3rd person masculine
singular (form X) imperfect verb, jussive

Say: "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate evolution; so will
Allah can delay the upbringing process;for Allah has power over all things (29:20)
Think & Ponder

Say: "It is He Who has made you grow, and placed for you the faculties of
hearing, seeing, feeling and understanding: little thanks it is ye give (67:23)
(23:78)

Then We made them grow from, after associating them with others (23:31) (23:42).
Think, think please think.
The word is an indefinite noun which does not mean generation. Its actual
meaning is connection, association, companion, comrade, coupled or conjoined with a
thing, competitor, opponent

( 28:45) also refer (6:6) and(21:11) for understand the essence of

word ..

BEWARE YOUR PRESENT SETUP WILL BE CHANGED:

On that We will change your setups and raise you (again) in (forms) that you
know not. And you certainly know already the first form of upbringing: why
then do you not contemplate? (56:61-62) Please think deeply, leaving your
beliefs aside.

Thy Rabb is self-sufficient, possessor of Mercy: if it were His desire, He

could discipline you, and make you continuously a contestant from whomever
after you He desires, just like as He raised you up from the seed of other
community 6:133 Please try to understand the essence of this important
verse

- Repeatedly or continuously a adversary or contestant - 3rd person masculine
singular (form X) imperfect verb, jussive

AKHIRAH IS WITH THE RABB:

And whatever you have been given is an enjoyment of the life of (this) world and
its adornment, and that (Hereafter)which is with Allah is better and will remain
forever. Have you then no sense? (28:60)
And adornments of gold - Yet all this would have been nothing but
an enjoyment of this world. And the Hereafter with your Lord is (only) for the
Muttaqun (43:35) - Traditional translation

According to the Quran we all are passing through a test, each with different set of
papers. All this comfort, reward, ease, difficulty, hardships are but test. The system is
with those who exercise patience, refrain from temptations. The idea of testing is zikr
(reflection / recollecting / remembering) to be self conscious of ourselves.

WHAT IS THE CORRECT ESSENCE OF ?






To Him will be your return- of all of you. The promise of Allah is true and sure. It
is He Who begins the process of creation, and continuously repeats it, that He
may reward with justice those who believe and work righteousness; but those
who reject Him will have a saturation from heat, and a penalty grievous, because
they did reject Him (10:4)

Say: "Of your 'partners', can any originate creation and continuously repeat it?"
Say: "It is Allah Who originates creationand continuously repeats it: then how are
ye deluded away (from the truth)?" (10:34)

Or, Who originates creation, then continuously repeats it, and who gives you
sustenance from higher and lower consciousness? (Can there be another) god
besides Allah? Say, "Bring forth your evidence, if ye are telling the truth!"(27:64)

See they not how Allah originates creation, continuously repeats it again: truly
that is easy for Allah (29:19)

It is Allah Who begins (the process of) creation; continuously repeats it again;
then shall ye be brought back to Him(30:11)

It is He Who begins (the process of) creation; then again continuously repeats it;
and for Him it is most easy. To Him belongs the loftiest setup in the higher and
the lower consciousness: for He is Exalted in Might, full of wisdom (30:27)

The Day when We will fold the higher consciousness like the folding of a written
sheet for the records. As We began thefirst creation, We will continuously repeat
it. [That is] a promise binding upon Us. Indeed, We will do it (21:104)

From the (lower consciousness) did We create you, and into it shall We
shall continuously repeat you, and from it shall We bring you out once
again (20:55) Think & Ponder

Then He will repeatedly return you into it and extract you [another]
extraction (71:18) Think & Ponder

WHAT WE UNDERSTAND WITH THE TERM - , ,

Please note that the terms , , are imperfect verb form IV. Imperfect
verb is used with actions that are still in progress or with repeated actions, e.g. Things
that you do every day or you repeatedly do. is a word which means to return again
and again continuously. Literally it means the continuous repetition which is going to
happen again and again.

WHAT IS DEATH (AL-MAUT) IN QURANIC SENSE?

How can ye reject the faith in Allah?- seeing that ye were without life, and He gave
you life; then will He cause you to die, and will again bring you to life; and again
to Him will ye return (2:28). Please think.

is a 2nd person masculine plural passive imperfect verb - The imperfect is
a verb form, found in various languages, which combines past tense (reference to a
past time) and imperfective aspect. It refers to a continuing or repeated event or state. It
means an event or a state which is continuous in process which combines past, present
and future aspects.

Every soul shall have a taste of death: And only on the Day of Judgment shall you
be paid your full recompense. Only he who is saved far from the Fire and
admitted to the Garden will have attained the object (of Life): For the life of this
world is but goods and chattels of deception - 3:185

He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six Days - and His Throne was
over the waters - that He might try you, which of you is best in conduct. But if
thou wert to say to them, "Ye shall indeed be raised up after death", the
Unbelievers would be sure to say, "This is nothing but obvious sorcery! (11:7)
Every soul shall have a taste of death: and We test you by evil and by good by
way of trial. to Us must ye return. (21:35)
Every soul shall have a taste of death in the end to Us shall ye be brought back.
(29:57)

Say: "The Angel of Death, put in charge of you, will (duly) take your souls: then
shall ye be brought back to your Lord." (32:11)

It is Allah that takes the souls at death; and those that die not (He takes) during
their sleep: those on whom He has passed the decree of death, He keeps back
(from returning to life), but the rest He sends (to their bodies) for a term
appointed verily in this are Signs for those who reflect. (39:42)

And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing
which thou wast trying to escape!" (50:19)

He Who created Death and Life, that He may try which of you is best in deed: and
He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving;- (67:2)

Truly thou canst not cause the dead to listen, nor canst thou cause the deaf to
hear the call, (especially) when they turn back in retreat. (27:80) death of sense

Then contemplate (O man!) the memorials of Allah's Mercy!- how He gives life to
the earth after its death: verily the same will give life to the men who are dead: for
He has power over all things. (30:50)

So verily thou canst not make the dead to hear, nor canst thou make the deaf to
hear the call, when they show their backs and turn away.(30:52) death of sense

And among His Signs in this: thou seest the earth barren and desolate; but when
We send down rain to it, it is stirred to life and yields increase. Truly, He Who
gives life to the (dead) earth can surely give life to (men) who are dead. For He
has power over all things. (41:39)

See they not that Allah, Who created the heavens and the earth, and never
wearied with their creation, is able to give life to the dead? Yea, verily He has
power over all things. (46:33)

TYPES OF AZAAB IN AKHIRAH:

CONTINOUS REPEATION OF CYCLE:

CONNECTION OF DAARUL AKHIRAH:

WHAT IS YAUMUL-QIYAMAH?

ONLY FIRST DEATH FOR THOSE WHO ARE RIGHTEOUS:

Nor will they there taste Death, except the first death; and He will saved them
from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire (44:56)

"Such as took their deen to be mere amusement and play, and were deceived by
the life of the world." That day shall We forget them as they forgot the meeting of
this day of theirs, and as they were wont to reject Our signs (7:51)

and are different :

Generally people think that the word and the word have same meaning and
are interchangeable. Actually Al-Aqibah is a process which follows our each and every
deed; it can be classified as consequences because the consequences always follows
our actions or deeds.







Nor did We send before thee (as messengers) any but men, whom we did inspire,-
(men) living in human habitations. Do they not travel through the earth, and see
what the end of those before them was? But the home of the hereafter is best, for
those who do right. Will ye not then understand? (12:109)





That Home of the Hereafter We shall give to those who intend not high-
handedness or mischief on earth: and the end is (best) for the righteous (28:83)


And for Him is no fear of its consequences (91:15)

Rivalry in worldly increase distracts you (from the remembrance of Allah), till you come
to the graves (102:1-2).

10:4 To him you will be return - will repeat creation

39:53 transgress against the Nafs
70:14.
2:28 hayath