Israfeel (Alaihis Salaam) and the Soor

The Soor (Trumpet) which will be sounded to bring an end to the universe is a massive object of mind-boggling dimensions. Allah Ta’ala created it in the form of glass. It is a transparent object made from heavenly pearls. After its creation, Allah commanded the Arsh (The Divine Throne) to bear the Soor. After it settled on the Arsh, Allah Ta’ala said: “Kun!” (Be!), and Hadhrat Israfeel (Alaihis salaam) came into existence. His actual name is Abdur Rahman.

Allah Ta’ala commanded this mighty angel to hold aloft the Soor. Hadhrat Israfeel (Alaihis Salaam), in obedience to the Divine Command, placed his right leg under the Arsh and his left leg forward. Then he took hold of the Trumpet. From the moment he held aloft the Soor, Israfeel (Alaihis salaam) did not even bat an eyelid. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) compared his eyes to two bright stars. In fear and awe of Allah’s command which may be sounded at any moment, he holds the Trumpet to his mouth to ensure that there shall not be a delay of a split second when Allah Azza wa Jal makes the announcement to blow the Trumpet.

The Soor is perforated with billions and billions of fine pores, similar to the pores on human skin. The number of pores on the Soor is equal to the number of souls Allah creates. These pores are so fine that two souls will be able to penetrate a pore.

The mouth of the Trumpet is as huge as the space between the heavens and earth. When this is the massive size of the Trumpet, what is the size of Hadhrat Israfeel (Alaihis salaam)? The mind is absolutely boggled and unable the comprehend even the physical aspects of Allah’s creation. From this Trumpet will emerge that terrible sound that will utterly destroy the universe.

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