The Shattering Calamity

The End of the World, that is, the Hour, is also called the ‘Shattering Calamity’, for it will destroy everything in its path, both human beings and the elements of nature, which will fall as though struck by lightning or be pulverised. In another verse, God says that the Cry will mark the coming of the Hour, and this Cry will send out such a shock wave that nothing and no one will withstand it.

Its impact will be so great that people will run in every direction, not knowing where to flee, like butterflies flying in all directions. A mother will abandon her child, and a female in labour will deliver what she carries in her womb. The mountains, which symbolise what is most powerful on earth, will be like carded wool, so great will be the blast of the Hour.

That day will be the day of reckoning: whoever has worked, that is, whose scales are heavy, will have a pleasant life; and whoever has not worked enough, that is, whose scales are light, will have his destination in Hell, which takes the form of a bottomless abyss filled with darkness and intensely burning flames. So fear the punishment of the Hour! Heed the Reminder (the Quran) while there is still time! For what awaits the disbelievers and the unjust will be terrible.