Page 77 - Never Plead Ignorance

About the Existence of the Hereafter

and the Day of Judgement

here are various types of people on earth. Some people are hon-
est while others are liars. Some people fear Allah and observe
His limits while others revolt against Him. Surely the ends of
each group will match their attitudes. Out of His infinite mercy, Allah will
reward each type of people justly. This absolute promise is proclaimed in
the following verse:
Or do those who perpetrate evil deeds suppose that We will make them
like those who believe and do right actions, so that their lives and deaths
will be the same? How bad their judgement is! Allah created the heavens
and earth with truth so that every self might be repaid for what it earned
and they will not be wronged. (Surat al-Jathiyah: 21-22)
The hereafter is the place where people will be rewarded justly. This
is an OBVIOUS fact. Allah is aware of every incident and knows every
deed, good or wicked. So, never plead ignorance about the existence of
the Hereafter, the place where Allah's attribute of justice will be fully
manifested and each deed will be rewarded justly. Besides, keep in
mind that showing indifference to this fact, and simply saying "we shall
be reduced to earth when we die", will not hinder the resurrection of man
and the fact that he will be judged.
It is probable that a person may well deceive himself in this
world. Avoiding grasping the fact of the hereafter, he may endeavour to
"make the most of it." He may well silence the voice of his conscience. Yet,