Signs of the Day of Judgment

Description:

This course invites students on a reflective and transformative journey through the stages every believer will inevitably encounter on the path to Allah and the Hereafter. Framed as a journey between the mu’min and Jannah, the course explores the realities that begin at the moment the soul departs the body and continue through the unseen realms leading to eternal destiny. Through Quranic verses, Prophetic traditions, and classical Islamic scholarship, students will deepen their understanding of death not as an end but as the beginning of the journey to our final destination and true abode—Jannah, inshaAllah.

The course will trace the seven major stages of a believer’s journey to the Hereafter, beginning with the departure of the soul from the body and continuing through the unseen realities that every human being will face after death. Students will study the transition into barzakh, the experience of life in the grave, and the events surrounding resurrection and gathering (الحشر), while reflecting on the spiritual meanings and lessons embedded within each stage.

The course will also explore the standing before Allah in the Divine Court, the weighing of deeds on the Scale (الميزان), and the crossing of the Sirat bridge—the final passage before reaching one’s eternal destination. Through this journey, students will examine how faith, actions, sincerity, repentance, and reliance upon Allah shape the believer’s experience in the Hereafter. Students will be encouraged to connect knowledge of the akhirah to their everyday lives, cultivating greater mindfulness, preparation, hope, and longing for Jannah.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will be able to identify and explain the seven major stages of the soul’s journey from death to Jannah and the signs of the Day of Judgement
2. Students will be able to apply reflect on the significance of the Hadith: A man asked the Prophet ﷺ about the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment) saying, “When will the Hour be?” The Prophet ﷺ said, “What have you prepared for it?” The man said, “Nothing, except that I love Allah and His Apostle.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “You will be with those whom you love.”
3. Students will be able to reflect on how belief in the akhirah influences our daily decision-making, guided by the Prophet’s ﷺ response, “…The one who remembers death the most and is best in preparing for it. Those are the wisest.’”

Course Logistics:

• Designed in an easy to follow format.
• Interactive Q&A
• Recordings available until end of term
• Women only.
• Ages 17+ can register.

Course Prerequisites:

Students should be women above the age of 17.

Course Requirements:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until August 31, 2026.

To be successful in this course, students need to attend the live class or watch the recordings and complete the coursework as defined in the course syllabus. This may include: weekly assignments or reflections, a term paper, project, or midterm, one or more quizzes, and/or a final exam.

This is an online course, so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Registration:

Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):

• $125.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
• $20.00 late registration fee on June 5th (if seats are available)
• Registration closes June 28th.
• Additional $5.00 auditing fee.

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org