The fourth group refer to the everlasting chastisements.

The fourth group refer to the everlasting chastisements. Likewise in several verses, the relationship between the good and bad actions and their results as well as the necessity of Resurrection through different methods have been emphasised upon and explained. The doubts concerning the Hereafter are explained and answered and it is shown that denial of the Hereafter is the very reason for the corruption and deterioration of societies and civilisations.

When focusing on the Qur’anic verses it becomes clear that most of the debates and discussions of the prophets with the people were over the issue of Resurrection. Moreover, their struggle for establishing the principle of Resurrection was greater than that for the establishment of the reality of the Unity of the Creator, because of the fact that the majority of people exhibited reluctance in accepting this principle.

The reasons for this reluctance can be epitomised in two factors: Firstly, denial of the Unseen and the unknown, and secondly denial of the Resurrection itself. This results in mankind inclining towards irresponsibility, perversion and immorality.

As it has earlier been indicated, believing in Resurrection and giving account of the actions performed in this life is the absolute factor for the recognition of responsibilities, acceptance of behavioural limitations and protection against corruption and oppression. By denying this principle, the way for lust, desire, and egotism will be open. The Noble Qur’an while indicating this factor mentions: “Does man suppose that We shall not put together his bones?

Yes indeed, We are able to proportion [even] his fingertips! Rather man desires to go on living viciously.” (al- Qiyāmah:3-5) This very characteristic of denial and refusal of Resurrection in the real sense can be found in the sayings and writings of those who interpret the Qur’anic terminology of Resurrection and the Hereafter, to be a phenomenon of this material world.

The reason for this interpretation is to institutionalise a classless society and to construct a society that is heaven on earth, and to make the Hereafter and its concepts appear to be imaginary. The Noble Qur’an has termed such individuals as evil human beings (shayātīn al- ins), and enemies of the prophets, who by their deceptive talks destroy the faith of the people, resulting in their irresponsible behaviour towards the Divine rules.