Scenes of the Afterlife in Surahs al-Isra’, al-Kahf, Maryam, and Taha: A Thematic-Analytical Study of Resurrection, Gathering, and Recompense

Abstract

This study examines eschatological scenes in Surahs al-Isra’, al-Kahf, Maryam, and Taha in order to identify the thematic and visual structure governing resurrection, gathering, judgment, and recompense. Using inductive collection and contextual analysis, it shows that al-Isra’ establishes individual accountability through the record of deeds and refutes the denial of bodily resurrection; al-Kahf supplies a historical sign through the Companions of the Cave and presents gathering, the record, and contrasting destinations; Maryam emphasizes individual return to God and contrasts the honored delegation of the righteous with the thirsty procession of criminals; and Taha develops a panoramic scene of the Trumpet, leveled mountains, humbled voices, regulated intercession, and perfect justice. The article concludes that the sequence moves from rational and historical proof to affective and cosmic visualization, transforming belief in the afterlife into a framework for self-accountability, ethical use of time, responsible knowledge, and justice.

Keywords: Afterlife; al-Isra; al-Kahf; Maryam; Taha; resurrection; gathering; recompense.