How to Prepare for the Day of Judgment
One of the core tenants of the Islamic belief is the fact that Muslims believe in the world hereafter. One cannot be a Muslim until and unless he or she believes in the world hereafter from a true heart. Moreover, in addition to the life in the hereafter, a Muslim has to believe in the judgment day as well, the occurrence of which decides the place a person is to live dwell in the life hereafter – either heaven or hell.
Pertaining to the judgment day, a Muslim must truly believe in the day, as it is as inevitable as the occurrence of death in this mortal life. The lines below discuss the emphasis put by Islam on the imperativeness and inevitability of the Day of Judgment, in addition to giving some tips on how a Muslim should prepare for it.
17 : 79
“And from [part of] the night, pray with it as additional [worship] for you; it is expected that your Lord will resurrect you to a praised station.”
25 : 64
And those who spend [part of] the night to their Lord prostrating and standing (in prayer)”
2 : 208
“O you who believe! Enter whole-heartedly into Islam, and follow not the footsteps of Shaytaan for he is to you and avowed enemy.”
2 : 110
“And whatever good ye send forth for your souls before you, ye shall find it with Allah. For Allah sees Well all that ye do.”