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After seeing this horrific scene, a sigh escaped my lips involuntarily.
I thought:
“Where is their authority now? Where are the days of luxury and
extravagance? Where are those magnificent palaces, those corridors of
power, lavish clothes, wasteful foreign trips, spectacular cars, grandeur,
pride, and majesty? Ah! They chose a horrendous and perpetual misery
for such trivial and temporary gratifications.”
Saleh said:
“They were all cruel, corrupt, and extravagant; the decision about
their ill-fates had already been taken in the previous world. However, it
is not their real punishment. The real punishment will be meted out to
them in Hell. The angels are taking them in that vicinity. From there,
they will be taken for accountability where they will hear the verdict of
eternal disgrace and punishment. Thereafter, they will be taken back to
the same spot to our left, from where, one after the other, they will
be thrown in Hell in groups.”
On hearing about accountability, I instinctively thought about the
time and asked Saleh:
“Saleh, our Prophet's prayer was accepted a long time ago. But why
has the accountability not commenced so far?”
“To you it looks like a long time as you are in the Plane of
Judgement and here the time passes very slowly. However, under the
Throne only a very short time has elapsed. Do you want to know why it
has taken even this much time?”
“You had told me that it is because of the people who are to be
pardoned on the basis of hardships they are undergoing here. It will be
used as an excuse for their reprieve.”
“Yes, that is one of the reasons. But the second reason is to make
people realise that over here, total and absolute authority is in the
hands of God. The point is, Abdullah, human beings did not appreciate
their forgiving and merciful Master. Today, that Master is making those
people realise that human beings are entirely dependent on him and at
the same time, they are worthless for him.
The first manifestation of his power and grandeur was the Dooms
Day when the world of the people was destroyed and everything they
possessed was ruined. The entire might of human beings was not able
to save them from that horrifying incident. The second occasion is
today, the Day of Resurrection, when everyone has truly understood
that there is no worth or value of anybody in God’s presence. The third
occasion will commence shortly, that is, the Accountability, when God
will take the control of Skies and Earth directly in his own hands.”
“Was it not so up till now?”
“No, it has not been like this so far. Until now, as is apparent, angels
have run the system of this Universe as per the commands of the
Almighty. Soon 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 are 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 at God's command, distances are shrinking and the
multiple galaxies, stars and planets spread all over the Universe are
being made to come close again.”
“Why is it so?” I asked, surprised.
“God Almighty will distribute them as rewards amongst the
inhabitants of Paradise. Thereafter, those who have been rewarded will
establish their dominions and authority there. This act of consolidation
of the Universe is what the glorious Qur’an had referred to as wrapping
up of the skies around God's right hand.”
Having said so, Saleh looked towards the sky. I also followed.
The Sun was still burning bright. I noticed for the first time that the
Moon was also present close to 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 and become huge and its size
has increased tremendously.”
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