´It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:` “Just before the Hour comes there will be transformations, the earth collapsing, and Qadhf. (i.e. the throwing of stones perhaps as a means of punishment – maybe it refers to landslides).”
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
(1)
In previous communities, incidents of transformation of forms occurred, such as those who hunted fish on the Sabbath were turned into monkeys: see (Surah Al-A'raf, verses 163 to 166). Near the Day of Judgment, such incidents will also occur in this Ummah.
(2)
Stones were rained down upon the wicked people of Prophet Lut (alayhis salam); see: (Surah Hud, verse 82). And Qarun was swallowed up by the earth; see: (Surah Al-Qasas: 18). Near the Day of Judgment, criminals will also receive such punishments.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 4059