Category Archives: Blogs – Series: The Hereafter

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. A common attitude which is often found amongst non-Muslims has become apparent in Muslims also. Those who do not believe in the Day of Judgement often claim that even if it was real, they would make peace with Allah, the Exalted, on that Day. Unfortunately, thisContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 28”

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the objections given by those who deny the Day of Judgement is that they find it hard to believe Allah, the Exalted, will gather the dust and bones of people, which in most cases have been scattered and mingled with the Earth and otherContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 27”

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. One of the main reasons the worship of false deities is common in society is due to the underlying intention of absolving oneself of being held accountable for their actions. The non-Muslims of Mecca, during the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings beContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 26”

It is important to note, that one will only enter Paradise through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted. This has been confirmed in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 5673. This is because every righteous deed is only possible through the mercy of Allah, the Exalted, in the form of knowledge, inspiration, strength andContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 25”

The thing to remember is that in reality each person who will end up in Hell takes the fire, which they will encounter in Hell, with them from this world in the form of their sins. When a muslim engraves this reality into their mind they will observe each sin, major or minor, as aContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 24”

People will be commanded to cross the Bridge which will be placed over Hell on the Day of Judgment. This has been discussed extensively in Islamic teachings, such as the Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6573. It warns that extremely large hooks will be on the Bridge which will affect people according to theirContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 23”

There are many Hadiths which discuss the celestial pool, such as the one found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6579. It advises that it takes a month to cross its entire length, its smell is nicer than perfume, its water is whiter than milk and the one who drinks from it once, will never feel thirstyContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 22”

This thought is connected to chapter 14 Ibrahim, verse 22: “And Satan will say when the matter has been concluded, “Indeed, Allah had promised you the promise of truth. And I promised you, but I betrayed you. But I had no authority over you except that I invited you, and you responded to me. SoContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 21”

The next thought is connected to chapter 101 Al Qari’ah, verses 6-9: “Then as for one whose scales are heavy [with good deeds]. He will be in a pleasant life. But as for one whose scales are light. His refugewill be an abyss.” It is important for muslims to regularly assess their own deeds, asContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 20”

In a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 4308, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that he is the first person to intercede and the first person whose intercession will be accepted by Allah, the Exalted, on Judgment Day. A muslim should therefore strive to make themself worthy ofContinue reading “PodSeries: The Hereafter – 19”