🌙 Introduction: Nothing Will Be Forgotten
The Scale: In this world, many actions go unnoticed. Some good deeds are never appreciated, and many wrongs seem to escape justice. Islam reassures humanity that nothing is lost, ignored, or forgotten. Every word, intention, and action is carefully recorded and will be presented on the Day of Judgment.
One of the most powerful realities of the Hereafter is the Mizan (Scale) and the Records of Deeds. Together, they represent Allah’s perfect justice, where even the smallest action will be brought forward.
Understanding the Mizan transforms how a believer lives — turning ordinary moments into opportunities for eternal success.
🌿 What Is the Mizan (Scale) in Islam?
The Mizan is the divine scale that Allah will establish on the Day of Judgment to weigh deeds with absolute fairness.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“We shall set up the scales of justice on the Day of Judgment, so no soul will be wronged in the least.” (21:47)
The Mizan is not symbolic — it is real, precise, and just. Unlike worldly scales that can be manipulated, Allah’s scale weighs deeds based on:
- sincerity
- intention
- faith
- obedience
Even actions that seemed insignificant in this world will carry weight in the Hereafter.
🌙 What Will Be Weighed on the Scale?
Islam teaches that deeds themselves will be weighed, not wealth, status, or appearance.
What increases weight on the Mizan:
- sincere faith (Iman)
- prayer (Salah)
- remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)
- good character
- patience and forgiveness
- charity, even small
The Prophet ﷺ said that good character can be heavier on the scale than many acts of worship, highlighting the importance of inner sincerity.
🤍 The Records of Deeds: A Complete Account of Life
Alongside the scale, every person will receive a record of deeds that documents their entire life.
Allah says:
“And the record will be placed, and you will see the criminals fearful of what is within it, saying, ‘What is this book that leaves nothing small or great except that it has recorded it?’” (18:49)
This record includes:
- actions
- words
- intentions
- private and public deeds
Nothing will be missing. Nothing will be exaggerated. Everything will be accurate.
🌿 Receiving the Record: Right Hand or Left Hand
One of the most emotional moments of the Day of Judgment will be receiving the record of deeds.
- Those who receive their record in the right hand will rejoice
- Those who receive it in the left hand will feel regret and despair
Allah describes the joy of the successful:
“As for the one who is given his record in his right hand, he will say, ‘Here, read my record!’” (69:19)
This moment represents relief, success, and hope fulfilled.
🌙 Why Intentions Matter So Much in the Mizan
Islam teaches that intentions (niyyah) play a major role in weighing deeds.
Two people may perform the same action, yet:
- one deed becomes heavy
- the other becomes light
Why? Because of sincerity.
A small act done purely for Allah may outweigh large deeds done for showing off. This makes the Mizan deeply personal and spiritually fair.
🤍 Small Deeds That Become Heavy on the Scale
Islam emphasizes that small, consistent deeds can become extremely heavy on the Mizan.
Examples include:
- a sincere smile
- removing harm from the road
- saying kind words
- helping quietly
- forgiving someone
The Prophet ﷺ taught that even saying SubhanAllah or Alhamdulillah carries great weight.
This encourages believers to never underestimate goodness.
🌿 Deeds That Make the Scale Heavy
Some actions are especially powerful in increasing the weight of the Mizan:
- sincerity in Salah
- consistency in worship
- good manners
- patience during hardship
- helping others without expectation
Conversely, arrogance, oppression, dishonesty, and showing off can erase or lighten good deeds.
🌙 Justice Without Oppression
One of the most comforting aspects of the Mizan is that Allah’s justice is perfect.
No one will be:
- wronged
- treated unfairly
- judged without evidence
Allah says:
“And your Lord does not wrong anyone.” (18:49)
This assures believers that even if injustice occurred in this world, ultimate justice awaits in the Hereafter.
🤍 How the Mizan Should Change Our Daily Lives
Belief in the Mizan encourages:
- honesty in speech
- mindfulness in actions
- sincerity in worship
- kindness in dealings
- patience in trials
A believer begins to ask:
“Will this action make my scale heavier or lighter?”
This awareness transforms daily life into preparation for the Hereafter
🌿 Common Misunderstandings About the Scale
Some think:
- only big deeds matter
- intentions don’t count
- minor sins are insignificant
Islam corrects this by teaching that everything counts, both good and bad.
The Mizan reflects the true weight of a person’s life, not just its highlights.
🌟 Conclusion: Prepare for the Scale Before It Is Set
The Mizan will be established with absolute justice, and on that day, no excuses will remain.
Those who prepared with sincerity will rejoice.
Those who neglected preparation will regret.
Fill your scale today with:
- sincere faith
- consistent goodness
- pure intentions
Because tomorrow, the scale will speak for you.
May Allah make our scales heavy with good deeds, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us success in the Hereafter.
Ameen 🤍