Death is inevitable for all living beings on Earth. Throughout history, the question of how life will end with death and what awaits humans after death has always been a topic of curiosity. Since the unknown is the most important reason why death is such a curious subject. However, in Islam, the subject of death has been explained in detail with the verses in the Quran and the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, one of the most researched topics for Muslims is the verses and hadiths about death.
In this article, we will try to provide detailed answers about what the Quran says about death and what happens after death according to Islam. You can also find the hadiths and verses related to death in the continuation of our article.
What Does the Quran Say About Death?
The Quran and Prophet Muhammad, the last messenger sent by Allah, who is the guide and mentor of all Muslims. A Muslim can find the answers to all questions in the verses of the Quran, the hadiths of Prophet Muhammad, or the Sunnah. The Quran provides detailed information about death, one of the most curious topics for many people. According to the Quran, death, which is the opposite of life and begins with the end of life, is not the end but a new beginning. In addition, human life is actually divided into two parts. The first part is the life that the human being experiences on Earth, which is the test, and the other is the life that will last forever based on the results of the test that begins with death.
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What Happens After Death?
One of the most curious questions about death is what happens after death. During death, it is actually the body that dies, not the souls. The soul is taken by the angels from the body. If the deceased person is a good Muslim, the "mercy angels" take their soul and carry it towards the top of the seven heavens. If the deceased person is a bad Muslim, the "punishment angels" take their soul and carry it towards the bottom of the seven layers of the earth. After the soul is taken, there is a process of putting the dead into the grave. During the burial, the funeral imam applies a suggestion. While giving the suggestion, reminders about faith are made to the person in the grave, and a prayer is recited. At the same time, the dead body is slowly buried. After the burial process, the questioning angels named Munkar and Nakir come to ask the deceased person. The angels ask the person about their belief in Allah, which prophet they believed in, their prayer, and other worship. After the interrogation, the grave life of the person begins according to their worship and good deeds until the Day of Judgment. During this time, the soul of the deceased is either in torment or in blessings. The grave life of the deceased continues until the Day of Judgment.
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Hadiths and Verses About Death
One of the most curious topics about death is the verses in the Quran and the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad. Some of the verses about death in the Quran are as follows:
- "O Messenger, we did not give immortality to any human before you. So, if you die, will they be immortal? Everyone is going to taste death. We test you with both good and evil as a trial. And to us, you will be returned." (The Prophets, 34-35)
- "Say: 'Death from which you flee is sure to catch up with you. Then you will be returned to the Knower of the Unseen and the Visible, and He will inform you of what you used to do." (Al-Jumu'ah, 8)
Some of the hadiths (sayings) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) about death are as follows:
- “A person is depicted as having 99 deaths next to him. If he survives those deaths, he becomes old and eventually dies.” (Tirmidhi)
- “I had forbidden you from visiting graves, but now you may visit them, for they remind you of the Hereafter.” (Muslim)
- “If you were mindful of the death that destroys pleasures, you would not speak so much. Remember that the grave is either a garden of paradise or a pit of hellfire.” (Abu Sa'id, reported in Razine)
As Hiranur Ilm ve Hizmet Dernegi, we have tried to provide detailed information about the verses about death in this article. You can check out our other articles on death-related verses and similar content on our website.
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