بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - رَمَضَان الْمُعَظَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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05:00 AM
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04:45 PM
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01:00 PM
Yawm al-Khulud
يوم الخلود
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Yawm al-Khulud (the Day of Eternity) is a Quranic name for the Day of Judgment, emphasizing that after this day, the final destinations-Paradise or Hell-will be eternal, without end. The Quran describes the righteous being told: "Enter it with peace. This is the Day of Eternity" (50:34). This declaration marks the transition from temporal existence to eternal reality, when time as humans understand it gives way to endless duration. For the people of Paradise, khulud means everlasting bliss without interruption, boredom, or termination-gardens with flowing rivers, beautiful companions, delicious food, and, most importantly, Allah's pleasure. For the people of Hell, khulud means perpetual punishment, though believing sinners may eventually be removed after purification, while those who rejected faith remain eternally. The concept of khulud distinguishes Islamic eschatology from beliefs where existence ends or cycles repeat-in Islam, each soul's final state is forever. This eternity gives ultimate significance to worldly choices, as finite actions produce infinite consequences. The Quran repeatedly emphasizes that neither Paradise nor Hell will end, countering any suggestion that divine mercy might eventually empty Hell or that Paradise might terminate. Yawm al-Khulud confronts humans with the reality that their brief earthly lives determine endless futures. It motivates believers to prioritize eternal well-being over temporary pleasures, investing in what lasts forever.
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