The Life Of Al-Barzakh PDF
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This document describes the Islamic concept of Al-Barzakh, a transitional period between this life and the hereafter. It outlines what benefits people receive after death for good deeds, and what causes torment for those who have committed bad actions. It also touches upon the role of angels and questions of faith.
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The Life Of Al-Barzakh Definition of the life of Al-Barzakh A transition period that occurs between this life and the hereafter (the next life) The Hereafter Life of Al-Barzakh This life Occurs after resurrection Either to Heaven or to Hell Starts after death and before resurrection Ends with...
The Life Of Al-Barzakh Definition of the life of Al-Barzakh A transition period that occurs between this life and the hereafter (the next life) The Hereafter Life of Al-Barzakh This life Occurs after resurrection Either to Heaven or to Hell Starts after death and before resurrection Ends with death What benefits humans after their death? Humans benefit from good deeds that they use to do in Dunya (this world), such as: 1. Worshiping Allah the Almighty a. b. c. d. Prayer Fasting Charity Etc… 2. Humans who commit bad deeds suffer in the life of Al-Barzakh What causes people to deserve torment in the life of Al-Barzakh 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Lying Dealing with Interest Backbiting Fornication (marital relationships performed outside wedlock) Not praying Not avoiding urine from residing on one’s body or clothes Abandonment of the Holy Quran Some saviours from the torture of the grave: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reading Surat Al-Mulk every night. Dying on a Friday during the day or night. Dying from any stomach ailment Standing guard with an army who is fighting and protecting for the sake of Allah. 5. Dying in battle with an army fighting for Allah’s sake. What do Angels wrap the believer’s soul with as they carry him away? Hanoot (a special wrapping material found in Heaven) How many questions do the Angels ask any human in the grave? A. Three questions What are those three questions? 1. Who is your lord? 2. Which one is your “Book”? 3. Who is your “Prophet”? True of False 1. The Life of Al-Barzakh is considered one of the hidden matters from people that we are suppose to believe in. True 2. Munkar and Nakeer are the two angels that question the people at their deathbed. True 3. Spreading beneficial knowledge is one of the things that benefits people after they die. True Self Evaluation: Answer the next questions honestly to yourself only: 1. Do I pray my five daily prayers on time? 2. Do I have a daily amount of daily Quran recitation? Even if it is just a small amount? 3. Am I putting enough effort in my life to be truthful in my sayings and actions?
