WHAT DEAD PEOPLE DOING RIGHT NOW In Al barzakh

Summary

The transcript explores the concept of Barzakh, a temporary realm between life and the afterlife, where the soul experiences a unique reality separate from both the physical world and the Day of Judgment. It highlights how the soul transitions after death, with a focus on the rewards and punishments within the grave. The script also discusses the ongoing benefits a deceased person can receive, such as prayers from righteous children, beneficial knowledge, and charity. The Prophet’s teachings emphasize the importance of living a righteous life to influence one’s fate in the grave and beyond.

Takeaways

• 😀 The concept of 'Barzakh' refers to a barrier between the living world and the afterlife, where the soul experiences an existence separate from both the world and the Day of Judgment.
• 😀 According to the Quran, after death, souls enter a state of Barzakh, which is temporary until resurrection, with no direct awareness of the living or vice versa.
• 😀 A comparison is made between Barzakh and dreams, where the soul is in a different reality than the body, similar to how dreams occur while the body remains in the physical world.
• 😀 Barzakh is a temporary world where souls are able to discover their fate — whether they will go to Heaven or Hell — based on their deeds in this life.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that the grave is the first stage of the afterlife, and if a person is saved from the punishments of the grave, the rest of the afterlife will be easier.
• 😀 The Prophet also mentioned that the dead visit each other in their graves, and the living should make the grave as presentable as possible by making the shroud nice and applying fragrance.
• 😀 The actions of neighboring graves can affect each other, with the punishment of one potentially impacting the other, as per the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH).
• 😀 In a conversation with Jewish women, the Prophet (PBUH) affirmed the reality of punishment in the grave, which can even be heard by animals, though humans and jinn cannot hear it.
• 😀 Souls of the deceased are divided into two groups: those of the believers and the disbelievers, and they interact with each other within the Barzakh realm.
• 😀 The dead are supported in the afterlife through three things: a righteous child who prays for them, beneficial knowledge that remains after them, and ongoing charity they left behind.
• 😀 Light and provisions continue to be sent to a deceased person in their grave if they have a righteous child praying for them, and this is seen as a source of ongoing reward.

Q & A

What is the concept of Barzakh in Islamic teachings?

Barzakh refers to a barrier or a separate world between this life and the life after death, where souls experience a temporary existence until the Day of Judgment. This world is unexplainable and distinct from both the earthly life and the afterlife.

How does the Barzakh relate to the experience of death?

Upon death, a person’s soul enters Barzakh, where they undergo experiences that are beyond human understanding. It is a realm where the soul experiences a reality different from the living world, similar to how a person might experience a dream while sleeping.

What role do dreams play in understanding the Barzakh world?

Dreams serve as a useful analogy for Barzakh. In a dream, the body is physically present, but the soul experiences a completely different reality. Similarly, when a person dies, their soul enters a different existence while their body remains on Earth.

What happens to the soul after death in the Barzakh world?

The soul is either gathered with the righteous souls in a peaceful place or with the disbelieving and sinful souls in a different, less favorable place. Souls in the righteous realm are greeted by others who inquire about their deeds and faith.

What does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about the life of the deceased in their grave?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) described the grave as the first stage of the afterlife. If a person is saved from the torment of the grave, their experience in the afterlife will be easier; if not, their subsequent experiences will be more difficult.

What is the significance of the grave in Islamic teachings?

The grave is considered a significant stage in the journey after death, with some scholars stating it as the first part of the hereafter. It is where the deceased experience either comfort or torment, depending on their deeds.

Can the dead interact with each other in their graves?

Yes, according to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the dead can visit each other in the grave. It is encouraged to bury the deceased with respect, including using nice shrouds and fragrances, as the souls of the deceased visit each other.

What does the hadith say about the punishment of the grave?

In a hadith, it is mentioned that the dead can experience punishment in the grave, which is audible to animals but not to humans or jinn. This punishment can last until the Day of Judgment.

How can a deceased person's punishment in the grave be alleviated?

A deceased person's punishment can be alleviated through acts performed by the living, such as the supplication of a righteous child, beneficial knowledge left behind, or ongoing charity that continues to benefit others.

What does the soul experience when it receives light and provision in the grave?

When a soul receives light and provision in the grave, it may inquire about the source of this blessing. The reply often indicates that the soul's light and provision are due to a righteous child who continues to pray for the deceased.