What does Islam says about death and grave?

As a Muslim we have strong believe on death and the life after death. We know that this life is temporary and after this the life will be permanent. The time of every one’s death is fixed. When that time comes one of the angels of Allah comes and takes out the soul of the person.

What does the man see at the time of death?

  When the time of death comes the person see a lot of angels on both sides. The person who is a believer sees the angels of mercy. On the other hand the person who is a disbeliever sees angels having torment look.

How the angels take out the soul from the body?

The person who is a believer his soul is taken out with respect and honor. On the other hand if the person is disbeliever his soul is taken out with hatred and disdain.  Here is mentioned one part of the hadith which is narrated by Hazrat Abu Hurrairah:-

"The Angels are present with one who dies,  and if a believer dies,  they say,  'Come out,  good soul,  which was in the good body;  come out praiseworthy and be happy with rest and provision and a Lord Who is not angry.'   That continues to be said to it till it comes out.”

At which place souls are kept after taken out from the body?

The souls of the believer are kept at different places. The places where the souls are kept are:-

·         At sacred well of zam zam

·         Between earth and heaven

·         In first, second or seventh sky

On the other hand if the person is unbeliever his soul is kept:-

·         In his grave

·         In deep down the earth

Is there any relationship of soul and body after death?

After death soul has relationship with body. If the body remains in comfort the soul too feel comfort. On the other hand if the body is torment the soul too will be tormented.

 Can a soul of the dead person be entered in another’s body?

The soul of the dead person cannot be entered in others body. In Islam there is no concept about this.

How does grave say welcome to dead person?

If the person is believer the grave says him welcome like a mother who hugs her child with love. On the other hand if the person is disbeliever grave squeezes him his bones intertwined. 

To whom the dead person meets in grave?

In grave two angels are send by Allah Almighty. Their names are Munkir and nakir. They order the dead person to sit down and ask three questions.

·         Mar- Rabbuka?

·         Mar deenuka?

·         Who is He ?(Pointing toward Hazrat Muhammad)

If the person is believer he will give the right answer and if the person is disbeliever he will give the wrong answer and. After this the believer will take rest and disbeliever will be disturbed.  

In a Hadith it is said that:-

“When a believer is buried in the grave two angels will come to him (Munkar and Nakir, both have dark faces and blue eyes), make him sit up, and ask:  ‘Who is your Lord?’  He will reply:  ‘My Lord is Allah.’   They will ask him:  ‘What is your religion?’   He will reply:  ‘My religion is Islam.’  They will ask him:  ‘What is your opinion about the man who was sent on a mission among you?’  He will reply:  ‘He is the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).’   They will ask: ‘Who made you aware of this?’   He will reply:  ‘I read Allah's Book, believed in it, and considered it true.’  Then a crier will call from Heaven:  ‘My servant has spoken the truth.    So spread a bed for him from Paradise, clothe him from Paradise, and open a door for him into Paradise.’  Then some of its air and perfume will come to him, and a space will be made for him as far as the eye can see.   At the death of the unbeliever his soul will be restored to his body in the grave.  Then two angels will come to him. They will make him sit up and ask him:  ‘Who is your Lord?’  He will reply:  ‘Alas, alas! I do not know.’   They will ask him:  ‘What is your religion?’   He will reply:  ‘Alas, alas! I do not know.’   They will ask:  ‘Who was the man who was sent on a mission among you?’    He will reply:  ‘Alas, alas! I do not know.’   Then a crier will call from Heaven: ‘He has lied, so spread a bed for him from Hell, clothe him from Hell, and open for him a door into Hell. Then some of its heat and burning hot wind will come to him, and his grave will be compressed, such that his ribs will be crushed together.   An angel who is blind and dumb will then be placed in charge of him, having a sledge-hammer, such that, if a mountain were struck with it, it would become dust.  He will give him a blow with it, which will be heard by everything between the east and the west except by men and jinn, and he will become dust.  Then his soul will be restored to him (again).

These are some common question which comes in our mind every time. We should be prepared for death and grave. Death can come at any time. Time is fixed for the death but we don’t know the time. So be prepared. It may come over to us in next moment.