PREFACE

Allah (SWT) supported His Messenger with numerous Signs and miracles to confirm the truthfulness of his Message so that people might be convinced that he did not say anything of his own desire but he conveyed divine Revelation. We have seen the Signs of Allah (SWT) and known them as Allah (SWT) says: “And say: ‘Praise be to Allah, Who will soon show you His Signs so that you will know them.’” (XXVII: 93) He also says: “For every news there is a reality and you will come to know.” (VII: 67)

As Allah (SWT) has informed us of these Signs and as we have seen them, He has also informed us of the place to which people will move and which Allah (SWT) showed His Messenger (peace be upon him) during the journey of ‘Isra’ and Mi’raj, when he saw some of the great Signs of his Lord. Allah (SWT) says: “For truly he did see of the Signs of his Lord, the Greatest.” (LIII: 18)  He saw Paradise and its dwellers and Hellfire and its dwellers. When his people did not believe him in the matter of the journey of ‘Isra’ and Mi’raj, Allah (SWT) established the evidence to confirm it[1] and the Messenger (peace be upon him) brought us the glad tidings Allah had told him concerning His pleasure and the Delights of His Paradise and the warning against His Wrath and Torture in His Hellfire. This is one of the most significant of the Messengers’ functions, as Allah (SWT) says: “Messengers who gave good news as well as warning that mankind, after (the coming of) the Messengers, should have no plea against Allah.” (V: 165)  

Let us now listen to what the Creator tells us about the events of the Day of Judgment, when people will be divided into two parties: one in Paradise and another in Hell. As we have seen the Signs and Miracles accomplished in this life, we will see Allah’s promises of prosperity and punishment realized, as Allah (SWT) says: “The companions of the Garden will call out to the companions of the Fire: ‘We have indeed found the promises of our Lord to us true. Have you also found your Lord’s promises true? They will say: ‘Yes.’ But a crier will proclaim between them: ‘The curse of Allah is on the wrong-doers.’” (VII: 44)

Let us also listen to the Messenger, who saw Paradise and Hell and told us their news. Allah (SWT) says: “O mankind! The Messenger has come to you with the truth from your Lord. So believe in him: it is best for you…” (VI: 170)

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