Concept Overview

In Jami's Haft Awrang (specifically within Silsilat al-Dhahab), the poet describes the theological concept of the Dispersal of the Scrolls (Tatayur al-Saha'if), which refers to the distribution of human records of deeds on the Day of Resurrection.

Key Elements of the Depiction

• Resurrection and Assembly: Following the second blowing of the trumpet, humanity is gathered in the place of assembly (Mahshar) after a long, heavy wait.
• The Flying of Deeds: The books containing every individual's earthly deeds are sent flying to them.
• The Right Hand for the Blessed: The righteous and blessed (Su'ada) are honored by receiving their scrolls in their right hands, symbolizing salvation.
• The Left Hand or Behind the Back for the Wretched: The wretched (Ashqiya) receive their records in their left hands or behind their backs, signifying their disgrace and eternal loss.

This verse translates orthodox Quranic eschatology (cf. Surah Al-H...