The eschatology of the Koran is especially prominent in its earlier parts. The resurrection, last judgment, paradise and hell are all described. At death the body again becomes earth, while the soul sinks into a state of sleep or unconsciousness. At a time decreed, known as "the hour" (_as-Sa`a_), "the day of resurrection" (_yaum ul-qiyyama_), "day of judgment" (_yaum-ud-din_), &c., an angel will call or will sound a trumpet, the earth will be broken up, and the soul will rejoin the body. God will appear on his throne with angels. The great book will be opened, and a list of his deeds will be given to every man, to the good in his right hand, to the evil in his left (_sura 69_). A balance will be used to weigh the deeds. The _jinn_ will testify against the idolaters. The righteous will then obtain eternal peace and joy in the garden (_al-janna_) and the wicked will be cast into the fiery ditch (_Jahannam_), where pains of body and of soul are united. 2. The _Tradition._--The revelation of God is twofold--in a writing and by a prophet. The former was contained in the Koran, the latter was known from the actions of Mahomet in the different circumstances of life. The manner of life of the Prophet (_sunna_) was contained in the tradition (_al-hadith_). The information required was at first naturally obtained by word of mouth from the companions and helpers of Mahomet. These in turn bequeathed their information to their younger companions, who quoted traditions and gave decisions in their names.