The Awakening of Humanity: Why “Qiyamat” is Our Ascent, Not Our End
In today’s world, religious fanatics across all faiths spread a dark message: they speak of massacres, global destruction, Armageddon, and the end of days. They paint a picture of a Creator who destroys His own creation just to save a small group of “elect.” However, when we use the Quran as our criterion and apply our reason, we realize these depressing scenarios are man-made. The Quran offers us Revolution, not an apocalypse.“The Day when mankind will stand for the Lord of the worlds.”
1. The Legacy of Fear: Three Religions and the “Savior Complex”
Where did the idea come from that the world must end before good can triumph? This thought is deeply rooted in biblical traditions, describing a time when God restores a “Paradise on Earth” through an external savior. But we must understand: these narratives were part of a long, arduous process of human maturation.
The Evolution of Morality
From Noah and Abraham to Moses and Jesus (Esa ibn Maryam), humanity underwent a massive moral development. Through revelations and historical interventions, human societies were formatted. Without this tremendous work of the Prophets, the world today might still be a place of unbridled violence and cannibalism. God filtered the “evil” out of the human gene pool step by step to prepare us for the Final Testament.
The Quran as the “Final Codec”
With the Quran, humanity was declared “of age.” Yet, instead of accepting this freedom, many clung to old patterns:
- Judaism rejected the new codec and continues to wait for a Messiah.
- Christianity developed the idea that Jesus must descend from heaven to rescue humanity.
- The Paradox of Muslims: Tragically, many Muslims began to copy these stories, inventing tales of a “Mahdi” and a “Dajjal” that leave no trace in the Quran. They chose to wait for a savior instead of living the Quranic principle of self-responsibility.
2. The Warning Against Meaninglessness: The Parable of the Old Woman
The Quran describes the state of a society that destroys its own values with a brilliant metaphor in Surah 16, Verse 92:
“And do not be like she who untwisted her spun thread into pieces after it was strong…”
For millennia, humanity built a fabric of morality and civilization. But those who long for an apocalypse act like this woman: they want to tear apart what has been molded over ages. A God of Wisdom commands us to build, not to unravel.
3. Qiyamat: The Great Revolution of Humanity
The word “Qiyamat” is often mistranslated. Its Arabic root q-w-m means to stand up, to establish. In Surah 83, Verse 6, we read:
“The Day when mankind will stand for the Lord of the worlds.”
A Necessary Distinction: While the physical destruction of the universe is a separate scientific and Quranic truth (Haqq), the concept of Qiyamat discussed here refers to a massive revolution of humanity.
- It is not the immediate annihilation of the planet.
- It is the moment when humanity wakes up from the sleep of lies.
- It is the end of shackles, tyrants, and false dogmas.
When humanity “stands up,” it is an act of maturity. We stop waiting for miracles and start implementing Justice (Adl) and Dignity (Karama).
4. Humanity No Longer Needs a “Guardian”
The Quran is the “Seal of Prophecy” because it declared humanity adult. We no longer need prophets to lead us by the hand like toddlers because we now have the tools: Reason and the Code of Universal Principles. If every religion insists on enforcing its own order through a savior, global destruction becomes an inevitable consequence of their conflict. The Quran warns us against this. Humanity will find its way; the “Good” is already waiting to rise.
Conclusion: A Fresh Breath of Hope
The “Hour” is not a threat; it is the promise of a world where Truth (Al-Haqq) finally overcomes Falsehood (Al-Batil). Qiyamat is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of our true destiny as free, responsible beings on this Earth. Allah describe that in these Beautiful Words.
“The Day when mankind will stand for the Lord of the worlds.”