Life in al-Barzakh | Islamic Guide to the Life of the Grave & Hereafter by Muhammad al-Jibaly

Life in al-Barzakh | Islamic Guide to the Life of the Grave & Hereafter by Muhammad al-Jibaly

Life in al-Barzakh by Muhammad al-Jibaly is the fourth volume of The Inevitable Journey series, exploring the intermediate stage between death and the Resurrection. The book explains the Islamic concept of al-Barzakh, the life of the grave, and the journey that every human being inevitably experiences after death. Drawing upon the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, it provides beneficial guidance about what occurs after death and before the final abode in the Hereafter. The author presents these important subjects in a clear and informative manner, helping readers understand the reality of death and the stages of the journey to the Hereafter. This valuable Islamic reference is suitable for students of knowledge and anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of Islamic beliefs concerning death, the grave, al-Barzakh, and the Hereafter.

From Author:

The Final Bequest, Islamic Inheritance and Will The Inevitable Journey Series(Part 2) by Muhammad al-Jibaly Publisher: Al-Kitaab & as-Sunnah Publishing About Book: The Inevitable Journey, We inevitably go through the journey starting in this life and extending into the grave, before our final abode in the hereafter. In the process, we pass through stages of sickness, death, and the intermediate life in the grave (al-Barzakh). These are the subjects that "The Inevitable Journey" discusses over a sequence of tides: 1. Sickness, Regulations & Exhortations. 2. The Final Bequest, Islamic Inheritance and Will. 3. Funerals, Regulations & Exhortations. 4. Life in al-Barzakh. 5. Dreamer's Handbook.

Content:

What Happens When Death Approaches?

The book begins by examining people's attitudes toward death and the final moments of life. It discusses the believer's hope in Allah, the righteous person's longing to meet Allah, and the different experiences faced by sinners and disbelievers.

Readers will explore important subjects such as:

The approach and agonies of death.
The Angel of Death and the departure of the soul.
The role of the accompanying angels.
The final moments of the believer and nonbeliever.
The believer's glad tidings of Allah's mercy and acceptance.
The punishment and distress awaiting those who reject the truth.
The Soul's Journey to the Heavens

One of the fascinating sections of the book explores the journey of the soul after death. Drawing upon authentic narrations, the author discusses the soul's journey through the heavens, its meeting with other souls, and its abode during Al-Barzakh.

The Life of Al-Barzakh

The book provides an extensive examination of the intermediate life between death and resurrection. It discusses the experiences of both believers and nonbelievers and presents evidence concerning the soul's condition, the grave, and the events that take place before the Final Resurrection.

Preparing for the Final Trial

The work also discusses the Final Trial, including its timing, difficulty, and the believer's response. It emphasizes the importance of remaining firm in faith and preparing for the Hereafter before the opportunity of worldly life comes to an end.

Based on Authentic Islamic Sources

A major feature of the book is its reliance on Qur'anic evidence and authentic Hadith. Narrations from companions such as Abu Hurayrah, Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib, Abu Ayyub, and 'Aishah رضي الله عنهم help explain the events surrounding death and the journey of the soul.

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nevitable Journey
حياة البرزخ
الرحلة المحتوما
Life in al-Barzakh
from Death until Resurrection
2ND EDITION
محمد بن مصطفى الجبالي
Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibaly
منشورات الكتاب والسنة
Al-Kitaab & as-Sunnah Publishing
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
PRELUDE xiii
Opening Sermon
Our Mission: Purification and Cultivation
Purification
a. Purifying Our Sources of Knowledge (xvi)
b. Purifying Our Beliefs (xvi)
c. Purifying Our Actions (xvii)
Cultivation
a. Becoming True Followers of the Salaf (xvii)
b. Inviting to the Pure Religion (xviii)
c. Presenting the Islamic Solution (xx)
PREFACE xxi
The Inevitable Journey
This Book
Subject Matter (xxii)
This Edition (xxii)
An Important Note Concerning Ghayb
Acknowledgement.
CHAPTER 1
THE APPROACH OF DEATH 1
People's Attitude Toward Death
Expecting Good from Allah (1)
A Righteous Believer Longs to Meet Allah (2)
A Nonbeliever Wishes to Return to the Worldly Life (4)
Sinners Wish to Return to the Worldly Life (6)
Matters Relating to the Arrival of Death
Satan's Plotting Continues until Death (7) Allah Hesitates to Take a Believer's Soul (9) Agonies of Death
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Life in al-Barzakh
Abu Hurayrah's Report (53)
Death of the Nonbeliever
Contents
Tidings Brought by the Angels of Punishment (54)
Al-Bara''s 'Report (57)
Abu Hurayrah's Report
Summary
During the Pangs of Death (60)
Mission of the Angel of Death (60)
The Assistant Angels (61)
After the Soul's Departure (62)
CHAPTER 4
THE SOUL'S TRIP TO HEAVEN 63
Introduction
Overview of the Trip (63)
Grip of the Grave (63)
The Soul's Abode During al-Barzakh (65)
Trip of the Believer's Soul
Al-Bara's Report (66)
Abu Hurayrah's Report (67)
Abū Ayyub's Report (69)
Trip of the Nonbeliever's Soul Al-Bara''s Report (70)
Abu Hurayrah's Report
Meeting the Nonbelievers' Souls (73)
Summary
Trip of the Soul to the Lowest Heaven (74)
Trip of a Believer's Soul Through Heavens (75)
Meeting Other Souls (75)
Trip's Conclusion (76)
CHAPTER 5
THE FINAL TRIAL 77
Introduction
Time of the Final Trial (77) Difficulty of the Final Trial (78)
Trial of the Believer
He is Firm and Calm
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Life in al-Barzakh
The Approach of Death
When she heard this from the Prophet (), 'A'ishah () exclaimed, “O Prophet of Allah, do you mean hating death? We all hate death!" The Prophet () responded:
«لَيْسَ كَذلِكَ! وَلَكِنَّ المُؤْمِنَ إِذا حَضَرَهُ المَوْتُ، بُشِّرَ بِرَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ وَرِضْوانِهِ وَكَرَامَتِهِ، فَلَيْسَ شَيْءٌ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِمَّا أَمَامَهُ. فَأَحَبَّ لِقاءَ اللَّهِ، وَأَحَبَّ اللَّهُ لِقاءَهُ. وَإن الكافِرَ إِذا حُضِرَ بُشِّرَ بعَذاب اللهِ وَسَخَطِهِ وَعُقُوبَتِهِ، فَلَيْسَ
شَيْءٌ أَكْرَهَ إليْهِ مِمَّا أَمامَهُ، فَكَرهَ لِقاءَ اللهِ، وَكَرِهَ اللَّهُ لِقاءَهُ . »
<This is not what it means! When death comes to a believer, he is given the tidings of receiving mercy, acceptance, and merit from Allah. Nothing is then dearer to him than what lies ahead of him; so he loves meeting Allah, and Allah loves meeting him. But when death comes to a nonbeliever, he is given the tidings of Allah's anger, torture and punishment. Nothing is then more hateful to him than what lies ahead of him; so he hates meeting Allah, and Allah hates meeting him.>
Similarly, Shurayḥ Bin Hani' () was puzzled when he heard the above ḥadīth from Abu Hurayrah (4), so he went to 'A'ishah () and said, "O Mother of the Believers, Abu Hurayrah relates a ḥadīth from Allah's Messenger () that, if true, means that we are all lost!" She said, "A loser is only he who has been declared so by Allah's Messenger (). What is he relating?" Shurayḥ related to her the ḥadīth, adding, "And none among us but hates death." She explained:
قَدْ قَالَهُ رَسُولُ اللهِ، وَلَيْسَ بِالَّذِي تَذهَبُ إِلَيْهِ، وَلَكِنْ إِذَا شَخَصَ الْبَصَرُ، وَحَسْرَجَ الصَّدْرُ، وَاقْتَعَرَّ الْجِلْدُ، وَتَشَنَّجَتِ الْأَصَابِعُ، فَعِنْدَ ذلِكَ، مَنْ أَحَبَّ لِقَاءَ اللَّهِ، أَحَبَّ اللَّهُ لِقَاءَهُ، وَمَنْ كَرَهَ لِقَاءَ اللَّهِ، كَرَهَ اللَّهُ لِقَاءَهُ."
Recorded by al-Bukhari (6507) and Muslim (2684).