What is the meaning of "Their reckoning has drawn near for mankind," and does the reckoning refer to what happens in the grave or to the Day of Resurrection?
The meaning of the noble verse: "The Day of Judgment has drawn near for the people, while they are in heedlessness, turning away" is that the time for people's reckoning on the Day of Resurrection for their deeds is approaching. Yet, they are heedless of this Day, engrossed in worldly desires, and not preparing for the Hereafter. Scholars of exegesis, such as Al-Baghawi and Al-Tabari, have affirmed that what is meant is the approaching of the Day of Resurrection, with its reckoning, reward, and punishment, and that everything that is coming is near. None of the exegetes said that the verse refers to the questioning in the grave, even though the questioning in the grave is closer and occurs immediately after burial, as stated in the noble Hadith that the servant will be questioned in his grave about the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
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