Akhirah آخِرَة
The life after death, including the resurrection, the reckoning, and the final home in Paradise or Hellfire.
- Arabic
- آخِرَة
- Transliteration
- Akhirah
- Meaning
- The hereafter
- Topic
- Creed & character
About Akhirah
Belief in the Last Day is one of the six articles of faith, and the Quran speaks about it often to remind people that their actions matter. It encourages a balance between preparing for the next life and living responsibly in this one. Many surahs, particularly the shorter Makki ones, describe its scenes.
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See also
- Iman إِيمَان — Faith
- Taqwa تَقْوَى — God-consciousness
- Tawbah تَوْبَة — Repentance
- Makki and Madani مَكِّيّ وَمَدَنِيّ — Meccan and Medinan revelation
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.