Islamic Eschatology

Islamic eschatology is concerned with the Yaum al-Qiyāmah (The Day of Judgement or, literally, Day of Resurrection). Another common Islamic title for the end of the world is al-sā'ah, or "the Hour". Like the other Abrahamic religions, Islam teaches the bodily resurrection of the dead, the fulfillment of a divine plan for creation, and the judgement of the soul; the righteous are rewarded with the pleasures of Jannah (Heaven) while the unrighteous are punished in Jahannam (Hell). Eschatology relates to one of the six (seven according to Shī‘a traditions) articles of faith (aqīdah) of Islam according to the Sunni traditions.

A significant portion (about one third) of the Qur'an deals with these beliefs, with many hadith elaborating on the themes and details. It also emphasizes the inevitability of resurrection, judgment, and the eternal division of the righteous and the wicked. Islamic apocalyptic literature describing Armageddon is often known as fitnah ("a test") or malāhim (or ghaybah to the Shī‘a).