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110 THE DAY OF JUDGMENT

he could save himself. But no! It is a Raging Blaze. (Surat al-
Ma'arij, 10-15)
By making this ransom, the unbelievers will finally expose their
true character. All people will realize that even the closest

relationships on Earth were based on self-interest. And, due to the
clear conflict of interest exposed by that Day, these friendships will
have lost all their value. Allah gave them all of the blessings they
had to try them for a predetermined time. The fact that they offer
them as a ransom after the time is up reveals the unbelievers'
inability to comprehend reality yet again.

HANDING OUT THE BOOKS OF DEEDS
All deeds are recorded by two angels: one on the right and one
on the left. Each person receives his or her record on the Day of

Judgment. Not a single deed can be denied, for nothing has been left
out of this record. And, it is this record that will inform people of
what they have prepared for themselves in the Hereafter. The
believers will receive it in their right hands, and the unbelievers will
receive it in their left hands. No one will be wronged, for each deed,
no matter how small, will be accounted for. The believers receive
their books in great joy and pass them to those who are nearby for
them to read. Allah says in the Qur'an:
On that Day you will be exposed—no concealed act you did
will stay concealed. As for him who is given his Book in his

right hand, he will say: "Here, come and read my Book! I
counted on meeting my Reckoning." He will have a very
pleasant life in an elevated Garden, its ripe fruit hanging close
to hand. "Eat and drink with relish for what you did before in