Humanity has long been fascinated by the idea of energy control and technological advancement. As we progress, we often wonder about the limits of civilization how far we can go, how much energy we can harness, and how much control we can gain over the universe. The Kardashev Scale provides a fascinating way to classify civilizations based on their energy use, from controlling a planet’s energy to mastering entire galaxies and multiverses. On the other hand, Islamic eschatology offers a different, divine perspective on the ultimate fate of the universe, with Angel Israfil (AS) playing a central role in the cosmic event that signals the end of all creation.

This article explores the relationship between the Kardashev Scale’s vision of advanced civilizations and the role of Angel Israfil (AS) in Islamic belief, drawing a symbolic connection between civilizational energy control and divine power.

The Kardashev Scale. Measuring Civilizational Progress

The Kardashev Scale, developed by Russian astrophysicist Nikolai Kardashev in 1964, is a theoretical framework that classifies civilizations based on their energy consumption and technological capabilities. Here’s a quick breakdown of the Kardashev Scale:

Type 1 Civilization. Harnesses all the energy available on its home planet (like solar, wind, geothermal). Humanity is currently approaching this stage but has not yet fully achieved it.

Type 2 Civilization. Controls the energy of its entire star system. This could involve constructing something like a Dyson Sphere around the sun to capture all its energy.

Type 3 Civilization. This civilization would be able to control energy at the scale of its entire galaxy, mastering interstellar travel and using the power of billions of stars.

Type 4 Civilization. Such a civilization controls energy at the universal level, tapping into dark energy, black holes, and manipulating the very laws of physics.

Type 5 Civilization. A civilization that can harness energy across multiple universes. At this stage, they would have control over dimensions and entire multiverses.

Type 6 Civilization. This civilization would have complete mastery over the multiverse able to create and destroy entire realities. They would seem almost god-like.

Type 7 Civilization. Theoretical civilizations of this level would be omnipotent, with control over all existence, time, and space. They would exist beyond the fabric of the known universe.

The Kardashev Scale represents how advanced a civilization can become through its mastery of energy and technology. But no matter how advanced, the civilizations described by the Kardashev Scale remain bound by the laws of the universe still subject to the finite resources of energy and the natural order.

Angel Israfil (AS) and the End of the Universe

Islamic eschatology, however, introduces a different view of the universe’s ultimate end. According to Islamic belief, Angel Israfil (AS) is tasked with blowing the trumpet, an event that signals the destruction of all creation. This event, which is mentioned in the Quran, is beyond the control of any civilization, no matter how advanced. The trumpet will be blown twice: once to end the universe and a second time to bring about the resurrection of all life for the Day of Judgment.

Key Quranic references about this event include:

Surah Az-Zumar (39:68)

“And the trumpet will be blown, and whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth will fall dead, except whom Allah wills. Then it will be blown again, and behold, they will be standing, looking on.”

This verse indicates that the first blow of the trumpet will end all life in the universe. Civilizations, no matter how advanced, will cease to exist in the face of this divine command.

Surah An-Naml (27:87)

“And the Day the Trumpet will be blown, whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth will be terrified except whom Allah wills. And all will come to Him humbled.”

This verse describes the overwhelming fear and submission that will follow the trumpet’s sound. Even the most powerful civilizations, no matter how advanced, will be subject to this cosmic event.

Surah Al-Haqqah (69:13-15)

“Then when the Trumpet is blown with a single blast, and the earth and the mountains are lifted and leveled with one blow, then on that Day, the Event will occur.”

The power of the trumpet will reshape the universe itself, rendering the greatest technological advancements powerless.

Connecting the Kardashev Scale to Angel Israfil (AS)

Now, let’s explore how the Kardashev Scale might relate to the role of Angel Israfil (AS) and the concept of the end of the universe.

The Limits of Energy Control

As civilizations progress on the Kardashev Scale, they gain more control over energy from planetary power to multiverse-level manipulation. Type 7 civilizations, for instance, would theoretically control all forms of energy in multiple universes. However, even this ultimate level of control remains within the boundaries of the created universe and the energy it contains.

When Angel Israfil (AS) blows the trumpet, it signifies the end of all energy and existence. No matter how much energy a civilization can harness, they cannot escape or prevent the end initiated by divine decree. The blowing of the trumpet represents an event beyond the laws of energy that even the most advanced civilization cannot control or reverse.

Beyond Civilizational Power

A Type 7 civilization on the Kardashev Scale may seem omnipotent, but they are still limited by the framework of the physical universe. Angel Israfil (AS), however, acts under the direct command of Allah, wielding a power that transcends the universe itself. When the trumpet is blown, it is not just the destruction of matter, but the end of time, energy, and existence.

This demonstrates that true power lies not in technological advancement, but in the hands of Allah, the Creator. The blowing of the trumpet by Israfil (AS) symbolizes that all creation must ultimately submit to Allah’s will, regardless of their energy control or technological prowess.

The Cosmic Reset. Death and Resurrection

When Israfil (AS) blows the trumpet, the first blast signals the end of the universe a cosmic reset that no civilization can avoid. All the energy they harness, the galaxies they control, or the multiverses they explore will come to an end. The second blow of the trumpet, however, brings about resurrection, where all life will be restored for the Day of Judgment.

Even a Type 7 civilization cannot prevent or reverse the power of resurrection. The second trumpet blow represents a phase of existence beyond physical reality, where divine judgment takes place, and the technological advancements of civilizations are rendered meaningless.

Divine Power Beyond Civilization

The Kardashev Scale offers a thrilling way to envision the future of civilizations and their potential control over energy. But Angel Israfil’s (AS) blowing of the trumpet serves as a reminder that even the most advanced civilizations are subject to the divine plan.

Civilizations may advance and reach the heights of Type 7, controlling entire universes, but the end of the universe and the collapse of all energy are decreed by Allah. True power lies with the Creator, and the blowing of the trumpet is a cosmic event that resets all existence, reminding us that no matter how far civilizations progress, they remain within the limits of creation and cannot escape the ultimate decree of Allah.

In the end, the comparison between the Kardashev Scale and Angel Israfil (AS) highlights the boundaries of human power and the supremacy of divine authority. It is a humbling reminder that while civilizations may dream of controlling the cosmos, the ultimate power over life, death, and the universe rests with Allah alone.