Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Testimony in favour of, or against a person, on the day of Qiyaamah

· 23 Jumada II 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Who will testify either for you,or against you, on the day of reckoning:

1) Your limbs

2) Inanimate objects

3) If people told you something, then would they testify to what was said?

Answer

- On the day of Qiyaamah, the earth will testify in favour of, or against a person. This is mentioned in verse no.2 of Surah no.99.

- The limbs will testify on the day of Qiyaamah. This is mentioned in verse no.65 of Surah no.36.

- The book of deeds will serve as testimony in favour of, or against a person on the day of Qiyaamah. This is mentioned in verse 49 of Surah no.18.

- The angels that record our deeds. This is mentioned in verses 11 and 12 of Surah 82.

Answered by
Mufti Mohammed Desai
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