Ayyamullah - Days of God - Perspective of Qur’an and Hadith

The days of Allah (Ayyamullah) are significant days that represent an important event in the life of humanity and a turning point in the history of nations and individuals. The days that bring them closer to God through His remembrance and worship. The present study shows the necessity of discovering and recognizing Ayyamullah in the context of history and generalizing it to the present time. This research explains the meaning of this phrase by examining the context of the verses of Surah Ibrahim and al-Jathiyah and using other verses and few narrations received from the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and the Imams (as). The present study, through Qur’anic examples and its practical features, identifies the different types of the days of Allah in the context of contemporary history and time and compares them from different aspects of human life. The research method is that first, the thematic classification of the verses of Surahs Ibrahim and al-Jathiya has been done, the connection between the contextual categories of each surah has been established to clarify the meaning and examples of the days of Allah in the same surah. Then, other similar verses throughout the Qur’an are referred to as examples and supporting indicators, and separate evidence. At the same time, Islamic narrations have been used as symmetrical to confirm the meanings obtained. The results of the present study show that the days of Allah in the Holy Qur’an have three main meanings: 1) The days when the divine grace is revealed to the believers, 2) The days when the divine punishment is revealed to the disbelievers, and 3) The days when divine traditions are manifested among the nations and over time, and so are the absolute power and authority of God, His mercy and justice towards the believers and unbelievers. This research also provides practical examples, whether general or specific, of the different types of days under each category and can be related to daily lives. Moreover, knowledge of the days of Allah from history and its application in the current world and personal life, helps a person to be closer to God and get out of the state of neglect. So that in these blessed days Allah is remembered in a worthy way. Contents INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR i PREFACE iii INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPT OF AYYAMULLAH 5 THE DAYS OF GOD (AYYAMULLAH) IN HOLY QUR’AN 11 Literal Meaning of Yawm (day) and Ayyam (days) 14 Technical Meaning of Yawm (day) and Ayyam (days) 16 Qur’anic Analysis of the word ‘Day’ (يوم) 21 Day of Judgment in the Qur’an 23 Qur’anic Analysis of the word ‘Days’ (أيّام) 28 Ayyamullah in the Qur’an 32 Semantic Connection of Ayyamullah 35 1. AYYAMULLAH IN SURAH IBRAHIM 47 Evidence and Indicators of Neʿmah in the Main Verse 51 Ayat/أيات: 54 Guidance from Darkness to Light: 56 Remind them of the Days of God 58 Patient and Grateful one 69 Evidence and Indicators of Neʿmah in Surah Ibrahim 74 Correlation of Title and Themes of Surah Ibrahim 88 Types of Neʿmah that Reflect Ayyamullah in the Qurʾan 90 Day of Qur’anic Revelation 91 Day of Sending the Seal of Prophets 97 Day of Migration 102 Day of Divine Miracle 110 Day of Divine Thanksgiving 114 Day of Repentance 119 Day of Hope, Trust, and Victory 122 Day of Steadfastness on Truth 128 Day of Sacrifice 131 Day/Time of Significance 136 Day of Abundance 138 Doomsday Show 142 2. AYYAMULLAH IN SURAH AL-JATHIYAH 153 Evidence and Indicators of Neqmah in the Main Verse 158 Forgiveness 159 Desiring the Days of God 161 Divine Retribution 166 Evidence and Indicators of Neqmah in Surah al-Jathiyah 167 Types of Neqmah that Reflect Ayyamullah in Qurʾan 182 Day of Arrogance 183 Ridicule and Misguidance 187 Wilayah to Nonbelievers and Unjust people 189 Day of Divine Recompense & Retribution 191 Taking Lower Desires as God 199 Day of Resurrection 205 Day of Defeat of Falsehood 211 SUNNATULLAH 219 Absolute Traditions (سنن مطلقة) 227 Restricted Traditions (سنن مقيدة) 257 Case Study: Story of Prophet Musa 271 Absolute traditions 271 Restricted Traditions 285 Tradition of Punishment 285 EPILOGUE 295 Suggestions for Future Research 301 BIBLIOGRAPHY 303 APPENDIX 315 INDEX 317 Ayyamullah - Days of God - Perspective of Qur'an and Hadith gives an in-depth view of the concept of the Days of God from religious, historic, logical and common life. It clearly emphasizes the necessity of discovering and recognizing the days of God in the context of history and generalizing it in the present time. The divine days are extraordinary days in the history of humanity which mark a turning point or new chapter in the lives of individuals and nations. What is the interpretation of the phrase Ayyamullah and how do we identify these days in the past and present time? In this research, the author explains the meaning of the phrase Ayyamullah by examining the context of the verses of Surahs Ibrahim and al-Jathiyah and using other verses and few narrations received from the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and the Imams (as). Through Qur'anic examples and its practical features, this study identifies the different types of the days of Allah in the context of contemporary history and time and compares them from different aspects of human life. In depth recognition of the days of God in our lives through remembrance of His blessings, punishments and divine traditions help a believer achieve proximity to God and become enlightened through practical experience and certainty of His magnificent power, authority, and divine attributes.