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DEATH, RESURRECTION, HELL

nite power. One of these manifestations of Allah's infinite might will
be seen in the oceans:

When the oceans surge into each other, when the souls are di-
vided into classes. (Surat at-Takwir: 6-7)

When the seas flood and overflow." (Surat al-Infitar: 3)

The Destruction of the Heavens
On the Day of Resurrection, not only the earth but also the entire
universe will be destroyed. The predetermined time of extinction will
also come for the sky, the Moon, the Sun and the planets as well as the

earth, whatever lies underground, the mountains and oceans. Allah
states that on that day, "what you are promised will certainly hap-
pen. When the stars are extinguished, when heaven is split open,
when the mountains are pulverized..." (Surat al- Mursalat: 7-10)
On the Day of Resurrection, all beings to whom, and estab-
lished orders to which people attribute eternity will collapse and will
ultimately be reduced to nothing. This also holds true for the sky.
From the moment one comes into existence, the atmosphere proves
to be a protective roof. Yet, on the Day of Resurrection, the air and at-
mosphere, which surround man all through his life will become
"like molten brass." (Surat al-Ma'arij: 8) and will burn with great in-
tensity.
A comparison drawn between the fear created by disasters in
this world and the horror of the events of the Day of Resurrection
may provide some understanding about that day. Earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions frighten most of the people. The earth crust
cracked by an earthquake or a volcanic eruption dispels the tedious-
ness of everyday life in a moment. This makes man appreciate the

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