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In another Hadeeth wherein Rasulullah (Sallallahu -at)
Further signs are that there will be a general slump in markets, a great increase in the
birth of illegitimate children, back-biting and tale-bearing will be widespread, the
wealthy will be honoured and respected, the evil-doers will be in control and there will be
an upsurge and abundance in building. (Ishaa-at)
Alayhi Wasallam) mentions the signs of the coming of the Day of Qiyamat, he also
mentions this: “Among the members of the family, the one who is a true believer, will be
more despised and unworthy than the kid of a goat.”
He also predicted: “In family circles the immoral evil-doers will be considered the
leaders, the wicked vulgar ones will take care of the affairs of the family and a man will
be honoured and respected simply so that others may be saved from the evil that he may
cause. (Ishaa-at)
The following is also a sign of the coming of Qiyamat: “Numerous will be the singing
girls, the use of musical instruments will be widespread, much wine will be drunk and the
predecessors of this Ummat will be insulted and abused.”
Another Hadeeth paints the picture of the latter days thus: “A time will come when any
Allah-fearing righteous man will not be able to keep his faith safe and intact unless he
flees with it from one mountain to another or from one hole to another just as a fox flees
about with his young ones. That will be the time when the acquisition of halaal earnings
will be extremely difficult without sinning against Allah.” (Ishaa
Other signs are that there will be vulgar speech and ill-treatment of neighbours. Sudden
deaths will abound. This is a reference to the general occurance we have today with
people passing away suddenly from heart attacks, heart failure or cardiac arrest.
In short, the signs of Qiyamat are many and numerous. The Ulema have compiled specil
books on the topic. When most of these signs have already made their appearence, there
is absolutely no reason why those not yet seen, should not appear in the near future. They
will most certainly come to pass. The attacks will not only affect the Ulema. No, every
religious Allah-fearing one will suffer this fate. To hold onto and act according to deen
will be more difficult then holding burning coals in the hand. Another Hadeeth states that
at that time the righteous and truthful ones will be belied and the words of liars will be
believed.
Sayyidina Ali (Radiallahu anhu) says: Once Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
said: “How will you be on that day when the young men will be immoral and when the
women disobedient?”
The Sahabah (Radiallahu anhuma) asked: “Will that really be the position?” Rasulullah
(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: “In truth that is how it will be and even worse.”
Then Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) asked:
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