Al Barzakh - The Realm After Death in Islam
It is the belief ('Aqeedah) of deen that after death, mankind will enter a realm before the day of resurrection, which is known as Aalam-e-Barzakh. There are many sects in Islam who claim to be Muslims but do not believe in Aalam-e-Barzakh.' This is a grave misunderstanding on behalf of these people. Death is the ultimate reality that no human can escape. It awes people and challenges all of their false claims of deviant beliefs. It puts an end to their hopes for prosperity and success in this life. Once there, they have no way of returning to this life.
Allah say's in the noble Qur'aan:
"Until, when death comes to one of them (those who join partners with Allah), he say's, "My lord! Send me back. Perhaps I may do good in that which I have left behind," Indeed no! It is but a word that he speaks, and behind them is a Barzakh until the day when they are raised up."
The discussion regarding Al-Barzakh is only based on authentic text from Allah's book and his messengers Sunnah. It has been mentioned in the Qur'aan and has been established by numerous Ahaadeeth.
Al-Barzakh has two states. A person will either be punished in this realm, which is known, as "Azhaabul-Qabr" or he will receive the blessings and bounties of Allah due to his faith and good deeds, this is known as "Tan'eemu Ahlit-Taa'ah Fil Qabr" in Arabic.
Majority of the books on six Aqeedah only mention the former state and suffice on that. This is due to the fact that the narration regarding six Azhaabul-Qabr exceeds the narrations regarding Tan'eemu Ahlit-Taa'ah Fil Qabr. Also, due to the fact that there are more people who will be punished in the grave than those who shall receive bounties. It is reported in an very lengthy Hadeeth reported by Ahmed and Abu Dawood on the authority of Al-Baraa Bin Azhib, that they (the companions) when out with Allah's messenger to the funeral of a man from the Ansaar.
They reached the location of the grave before it was dug. The messenger of Allah sat down facing the Qibla; and they sat around him quietly, as if afraid to disturb birds standing on their heads. He held in his hand, a stick with which he was moving the earth, raising and lowering his eyes three times. He said to them (two or three times),
"seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave." Then he said (three times), "oh! Allah I seek refuge in you from the punishment of the grave."From this Hadeeth, we can see that the prophet himself seeked refuge from the punishment of the grave. No human being will be speared from the squeeze of the grave. However, the following Hadeeth indicates that it is not the same degree of severity for all people; some it would be Sa'ad bin Mu'az; however, he was squeezed once then released." (Narrated by At-Tabrani in Al-Kabir).
However those who will receive the bounties and the mercy of Allah will truly be in the gardens of bliss. Although it is apparent that the best protection against punishment in the grave is to carry the truth belief in Allah and avoid the major sins. There are specific things that are mentioned in the Ahaadeeth that protect a person from the punishment of the grave. These things are as follows: Martyrdom on the battlefield (At-Tirmizhi), standing guard in the way of Allah (Muslim), death caused by abdomen disease (At-Tirmizhi), reciting suratul Mulk (Al-Hakim), Dying on Friday (Ahmed and At-Tirmizhi).
Before the two above mentioned, it states that the person will be approached by Munkar and Nakeer.
Author:(Maulana) Afikul Islam
(Arabic Year 6 - 2001), Darul Uloom London
Taken with thanks from : HaqIslam.org
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very interesting...
every person has to fear from the judgement day and the Azhaabul-Qabar so we have to do good deeds.
Jazakallah khair I really want to know more about these types of events; the unseen. Plz write more :)
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If dying on Friday does not guarantee being forgiven by God, then is it true that Jesus died on Good Friday?
In the Noble Quran, Allah Almighty has given us no warrant about the existence of a things such as "Barzakh." The term Allah mentions is "barrier." Many translators mistranslate the words of Allah because they want to make it compatible with the Hadith. This is not a good practice. Please fear Allah.
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wanna know morer stuff about this barrier thingy,.,
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1. Every Muslims needs to accept Islam and attempt to stay Neutral when investigating the facts. Just because you are born into or converted into a sect does not make it correct.
2. Allah commands us to obey Allah and his messenger and to take what the Messenger gives you and to avoid what he prohibits. This would point to his actions and deeds being transmitted to us from those who believed in Allah and Muhammed.
3. It appears you have accepted the Quran, but reject the ahaadeeth related to Muhammed's (SWS)sayings and practices. If you remember, the Quran was transmitted to Muhammed from Allah, from Muhammed to the believers (Sahabah), from the Sahaabah to the Tabieen, and so forth until you have the Quran you have today. No change and no corruption. Likewise, you must have Muhammed's Sunnah to PRACTICE Islam or you REQUIRE another Messenger or Nabi for every sigle generation. But Allah has already cancelled this in the Quran " Khatim Al Anbiaa was Mursaleen ".
4. The Quran without Muhammed's Ahaadeeth would require another "Rasool" or "Nabi" as was sent to bani Israel, but you can not hope to wait for that as Allah has already stated that the religion was perfected, completed and there are no further Anbiaa or Mursaleen coming to change or correct what has already been perfected and guarded by Allah himself from change.
5. When you read the Quran (likely Haufs Aa'n Aa'sim ) you are reading the Hadeeth of the pronuciation and memorization of recitation called Haufs narrated by the Sahabi Aa'sim.
6. Please people, do your study of Islam like you are working toward a PHD. Do not overlook anything and do not start with preconceptions, be as Neutral as possible and do not bother yourself with the deeds of others that may sway you in the wrong direction.
its amazing how petite this society looks when you comapre to the after life of death ! :)
Allah is great protect us from the azaabul kabri
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