عصر حاضر میں علامات قیامت حدیث کے آئینہ میں

Understanding the Signs of Qiyamah Today in Light of Prophetic Hadith

Abstract

This article presents a critical analysis of the contemporary era through the lens of Prophetic traditions (Ahādīth Nabawiyyah), avoiding sensationalist interpretations or date-setting regarding end-time events. Grounded in the classical methodological principles of Hadith scholarship—faḥm, tatbīq, wa tawqquf_—the study examines modern global, social, and moral crises as manifestations of civilizational decline prophesied in Islamic scripture.  The paper argues that the current age reflects the fulfillment of several prophetic signs, not as isolated events, but as interconnected manifestations of a deeper ethical and spiritual decay. Key themes explored include: the inversion of moral values where evil is normalized and truth becomes alien; the dominance of misinformation and "Fitna al-Kalām" through social media; the erosion of familial and social bonds; the prevalence of economic injustice and usury; and the marginalization of religious identity despite its outward persistence.  It further contends that the root cause of modern turmoil is not technological advancement, but a rupture from divine guidance and ethical foundations. The article concludes that the prophesied "Ghurba al-Dīn"—the estrangement of religion—is evident today, yet this period of trial also offers an opportunity for spiritual resilience. Rather than despair, the Prophetic tradition calls for steadfastness, moral vigilance, and renewed commitment to truth, emphasizing that the age of tribulation is simultaneously an age of purification and reward for those who remain firm upon faith.