What Happens after Death?

What Happens After Death? by Mufti Muhammad Ashiq Ilahi is a comprehensive Islamic text that explores the stages of the afterlife. Translated into English by Mufti Afzal Hossen Elias, the book is published by Zam Zam Publishers and spans approximately 256 pages. 

Key Themes:

• Barzakh (Life in the Grave): Describes the intermediate state between death and resurrection, detailing experiences of reward or punishment.

• Punishment of the Grave: Discusses the consequences for the deceased based on their deeds.

• Day of Judgment: Outlines events leading to resurrection, including the gathering of souls and the questioning by angels.

• Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam): Provides vivid descriptions of the eternal abodes, their inhabitants, and the rewards or punishments they receive.

• Intercession and Divine Justice: Explores the concepts of intercession on the Day of Judgment and the ultimate justice of Allah.

The book serves as a guide for Muslims to understand the afterlife, encouraging reflection on one's actions and their consequences in the hereafter.