kiyamât

Kiyamât, also spelled Qiyamah, is an Arabic term that translates to "resurrection" or "the rising of the dead" in English. It is a central concept in Islam, referring to the final resurrection of all human beings at the end of time. According to Islamic belief, the Day of Judgment (Yawm al-Qiyamah) will occur when the world ends, and all people will be resurrected from their graves. This event is described in the Quran, the holy book of Muslims, and is a key theme in Islamic eschatology.

The resurrection will be a physical one, where the bodies of the dead will be restored to life. Each person will be judged by Allah based on their deeds and beliefs during their lifetime. Those who have lived righteous lives will be rewarded with paradise, while sinners will face punishment in hell. The concept of kiyamât emphasizes the importance of good deeds and moral living in Islam, as it is believed that one's actions will determine their fate after death.

The idea of kiyamât is not unique to Islam; similar beliefs can be found in other religions and cultures. However, in Islam, the resurrection is seen as a literal and imminent event, with the Quran stating that it will occur "in a day the measure of which is fifty thousand years." This emphasis on the immediacy of the resurrection is a key aspect of Islamic eschatology and serves as a reminder for Muslims to live their lives in accordance with Islamic teachings.