Spirit of Islam, July-Aug 2022

Volcanic eruptions and the accompanying earthquakes are mentioned as one of the signs of the Doom’s Day in the Quran. When the earth is shaken with its violent shaking, when the earth shakes off her burdens, when man asks, ‘What is happening to her? (99: 1-3) Earth brings out its loads by volcanic eruptions. In the Quran, earthquakes precede volcanic eruptions. The earthquake on Doomsday will be the announcement of the end of the testing period for man. This would mean that the freedom which was theirs on account of their being on trial, has now been taken away from them. Now the time has come when human beings will be recompensed for their deeds. o Prof Farida Khanam This beautiful world of nature created by God is well on its way to being ruined by man. Widespread violence, ecological disturbance and global warming are the biggest threats we are facing today. We have to work unitedly and sincerely to save nature in the interest of all of humanity. The earthquake on Doomsday will be the announcement of the end of the testing period for man. This would mean that the freedom which was theirs on account of their being on trial, has now been taken away from them.