3 SIGNS YOU WILL GO TO JANNAH

Summary

This narration from the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) highlights the journey of a believer after death, emphasizing the protection and guidance of their good deeds. In the grave, the believer is shielded by their prayer, fasting, charity, and truthfulness. When they answer questions from the angels, they are rewarded with comfort, a glimpse into paradise, and the company of their good deeds, personified as a beautiful visitor. This story underscores the importance of righteous actions and worship in Islam, showing how they provide solace and protection in the afterlife.

Takeaways

• 😀 The deceased is followed to their grave by three things: family, wealth, and deeds. Family and wealth leave, but deeds remain as the only true companion.
• 😀 The grave becomes a place of protection for the believer, with their prayers, fasting, zakat, and other good deeds standing guard against punishment.
• 😀 When questioned in the grave, the believer is able to answer correctly about their Lord, religion, and Prophet if they lived according to their faith.
• 😀 Correct answers to the questions lead to a voice from the heavens declaring the believer's truthfulness, followed by divine rewards.
• 😀 The believer's grave is expanded, and the fragrance of paradise fills it, signifying their positive standing in the afterlife.
• 😀 The good deeds of the believer are personified and appear as a beautiful visitor who brings glad tidings of happiness and eternal joy.
• 😀 The good deeds not only protect the believer in the grave but also act as a source of companionship and comfort throughout the afterlife.
• 😀 The believer is granted a view into paradise, and their life in the grave begins to feel like paradise due to the rewards they’ve earned.
• 😀 The believer, who has lived righteously, looks forward to the Day of Judgment, with no fear, as they see their place in paradise.
• 😀 The story underscores the importance of living a life of worship, charity, truthfulness, and kindness, as these deeds form one's provision for the afterlife.

Q & A

What does the prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam say about what follows a deceased person to their grave?

The prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam mentions that three things follow a deceased person to their grave: their family, their wealth, and their deeds. However, only their deeds remain with them in the grave, while family and wealth return home.

How does the prayer help protect the believer in the grave?

When the believer is placed in their grave, the prayer stands as a guardian over their head, preventing the punishment from passing through. The prayer raises its hand and says, 'You will not pass through me.'

What role do fasting and zakat play in the protection of the believer?

Fasting and zakat protect the believer from punishment in the grave. Fasting guards the right side, while zakat stands on the left, each saying, 'You will not pass through me.'

What other good deeds guard the believer in the grave?

Other good deeds, such as kindness to family and community, voluntary charity, truthfulness, and honesty, stand guard at the believer's feet, saying, 'You will not pass through me.'

What happens when the believer sits up in the grave?

The believer is made to sit up, and the sun appears as if it is about to set. The believer is then focused on performing prayer, but the angels inform them that they first need to answer questions about their Lord, religion, and prophet.

What questions do the angels ask the believer in the grave?

The angels ask the believer three questions: 'Who is your Lord?', 'What is your religion?', and 'Who is your prophet?' The correct answers to these questions are essential for the believer's salvation in the grave.

What happens if the believer answers the questions correctly?

If the believer answers the questions correctly, a voice from the heavens declares, 'My slave has spoken the truth.' The believer is then granted blessings, including furnishings from Paradise, clothes from Paradise, and a window to Paradise in their grave.

How does the believer's grave change after answering correctly?

After the correct answers, the believer's grave is expanded as far as their eyes can see, and the atmosphere becomes filled with the scent of Paradise. The believer's grave transforms into a place of peace and comfort.

What is the significance of the visitor in the grave?

A visitor, embodying the believer's good deeds, appears in the grave with a beautiful face, fine clothes, and a pleasant scent. The visitor brings glad tidings and assures the believer of their reward.

How do the believer's good deeds appear in the afterlife?

In the afterlife, the believer's good deeds are personified as a visitor who announces, 'I am your good deeds.' These deeds provide comfort and protection in the grave and continue to be a source of benefit and companionship for the believer.