Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (174) | The torment and bliss of the grave
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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The torment and bliss of the grave.
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This is established by the Qur'an and Sunnah.
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The deceased will either be blessed in their grave,
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or tormented, may Allah protect us.
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This applies to every deceased person, whether they were buried or not.
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The evidence for the bliss of the grave from the Qur'an
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is the saying of Allah, the Almighty:
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“Those whom the angels cause to die (when they are) good. They say: Peace be unto you! Enter the Garden because of what ye used to do.” (16:32)
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"They will say, 'Peace be upon you.'"
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“Those whom the angels cause to die (when they are) good. They say: Peace be unto you! Enter the Garden because of what ye used to do.” (16:32)
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This statement, upon death,
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is good tidings for the believer, who will experience bliss in their grave
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until the Day of Resurrection.
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The evidence for the torment of the grave is the saying of Allah, the Almighty:
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“The Fire; they are exposed to it morning and evening; and on the day when the Hour upriseth (it is said): Cause Pharaoh's folk to enter the most awful doom.” (40:46)
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"And on the Day when the Hour is established..."
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“The Fire; they are exposed to it morning and evening; and on the day when the Hour upriseth (it is said): Cause Pharaoh's folk to enter the most awful doom.” (40:46)
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As for the Sunnah,
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the hadiths concerning the torment and bliss of the grave are numerous and have reached the level of tawatur (widespread transmission).
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Among them is the hadith about seeking refuge after the Tashahhud in prayer:
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"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of the grave,"
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"and I seek refuge in You from the trial of the Dajjal."
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Agreed upon.
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A summary of the concepts of Ahl al-Sunnah.