Index

They are impossible to destroy...

They are impossible to destroy...

Religious opinion on the preservation of the coccyx bone and the resurrection of people from it

 

 

Belief in the Day of Judgment and the resurrection of all creations to account to the Creator is one of the most important pillars of religion for a true believer.

Ibnu Kathir in his interpretation (tafsir) of the Koran says that one day As ibn Wa’il came to the Prophet ﷺ with decayed bones and, having crushed them in front of him, mockingly asked, “Will Allah ﷻ revive the bones that you see in my hand?” To which the Messenger of Allah ﷺ replied, “Yes, Almighty Allah will kill you, then resurrect you and you will enter Hell.”

On this occasion, the Almighty sent down a revelation (the meaning of the commentary on ayat 78–79 of Sura Ya-sin): “He gave Us an example, forgetting where he came from. He asked: “Who will revive the decayed bones?” Answer: “The One who created them the first time will revive them. He knows (everything) about each creation.”

If the Almighty Creator created the heavens and the earth, the entire Universe, then He is even more capable of creating people and resurrecting them after death.

It is narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of the Almighty ﷺ said, “Between the two blows (he is talking about blowing on the horn of the angel Israfil, which is one of the great signs of the coming of the Hour of Judgement) there are forty years. Then Allah ﷻ will send down water (rain) from the sky and people will sprout like lentils. The entire human body decays except for one bone - the tip of the tail (coccyx). From it, every creation will be restored on the Day of Judgment.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari, Muslim).

Another version of this hadith says that the Messenger of God said: “Every person (the son of Adam) is eaten by the earth (the whole body decomposes in the earth), except for a small particle at the end of the spine (the tailbone). From it, man was created and from it, his body will be restored.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari, Ahmad, An-Nasai).

Undoubtedly, the Almighty Creator, who once created man from nothing, can easily repeat this again - even without the tailbone - because His power is limitless.

 

Fatima Sultanova

As-Salam writer

 

Adil Ibragimov

Theologian

2026-09-01 (Rabi-ul-awwal 1448) №9.


Ismail’s Dirham of the Samanid Dynasty

Saman, a native of the city of Balkh, is considered the founder of the Samanid dynasty.   He converted to Islam and enjoyed the patronage of the governor of Khorasan. His grandsons Nuh, Ahmad, Yahya and Ilyas served the caliph himself and by his order, the governor of Khorasan appointed them...


The Treasures of Our Hearts

In the hustle and bustle of our days, amidst the challenges of modern times, we sometimes sorely lack guidance, living examples of how to remain faithful, feminine and strong.   Allah, in His boundless mercy, has granted us such examples – the wives of the Prophet ﷺ. Their lives are...


Mountains in the Koran and their Geological Significance

Mountains are among the most majestic and impressive natural forms, captivating humanity for centuries. However, the Koran places particular emphasis not only on their beauty but also on their geological role. One ayah states (the meaning of the commentary): “And We have placed mountains on...


Healthy Sleep Habits: How to Get Enough Sleep in Seven Hours

Healthy sleep is the key to well-being and the foundation for maintaining health and beauty. With stress and overwork unfortunately becoming the norm these days, many of us face problems with insomnia and poor sleep. Let us look at a few simple habits that will help us get 7 hours of sleep and...


The Importance of Studying

the Biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ From the book “Understanding the Life of the Prophet ﷺ” by Dr. Muhammad Said Ramadan al-Buti   Studying and understanding the life of the Prophet ﷺ is not simply an introduction to historical events and interesting or beautiful stories,...