Comfort or Torture in the Grave:
People who are unable to perceive the concept of another kind of life after death or the feelings experienced at that time, are invited to reflect on good and bad dreams, the effects of magic or the harm caused by the evil eye. Is this a physical phenomenon or is it only the spirit that is effected by them? If we accept all this without hesitation, then, accepting the concept of rewards and punishment in the grave and the ability of the soul to feel different sensations (because it is the body that has died and not the soul) should not be difficult. This is part of the Muslim’s belief as, in addition to Quranic verses, there are many ahadith which provide sufficient evidence of this.
Referring to the Quranic verses and ahadith:
With reference to the Quranic verses and ahadith, this subject can be divided in to 3 parts.
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The questioning by the Angels
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The Punishment in the Grave
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Fine Hospitality
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The Questioning by the Angels;
–Arabic—(Surah Ibrahim, Verse 27)
Translation: "Allah will keep,those who believe, with the word that stands firm in this World and in the Hereafter.
And then, the promise of Allah SWT in the Holy Quran:
—Arabic—(Surah Hamim Sajda, Verse 30)
Translation: "Verily, those who say; ‘Our Lord is Allah’ and then stand firm, on them the angels will descend; Tear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!’
Death on Friday:
The Prophet (SAW) said:
"Any Muslim who dies on Friday or Thursday night will be protected by Allah from testing in the grave. (Sunan Tirmizi)