Understanding Psycho-Spiritual Dimensions of Al-Kitab and Al-Mizan in Islamic Eschatology
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Islamic eschatology, al-Kitab, al-Mizan, psycho-spiritual, moral excellenceAbstract
This study examines accountability in Islamic eschatology, focusing on the interplay between al-Kitab (the Book of Deeds) and al-Mizan (the Scale of Balance) on the Day of Judgement. It highlights how awareness of divine evaluation, through these dual processes, can enhance Muslims' psycho-spiritual and moral dispositions. Utilizing Qur’anic verses and Hadith, the study employs qualitative interpretive textual analysis to explore how "documentation" and "evaluation" of deeds jointly influence final rewards. Unlike previous studies that emphasize al-Kitab, this paper underscores al-Mizan's role and its connection with al-Kitab. It argues that while al-Kitab records the quantitative aspects of deeds, al-Mizan qualitatively assesses their true essence, reconciling positive and negative values and evaluating underlying motivations. This distinction is crucial, as many actions documented by al-Kitab may be deemed inconsequential when evaluated by al-Mizan. The study concludes that understanding al-Kitab and al-Mizan as complementary mechanisms ensures just judgement, fostering higher spiritual consciousness and moral excellence among Muslims.References
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